Design Innovation
Verification
Network Definition
Verification is a fundamental activity for all organisations involved in microelectronics design – especially leading edge digital and mixed signal. A wealth of studies and anecdotal evidence illustrate the increasing resources that verification consumes – figures as of to day quote up to 80% of the overall design cycle time. This ‘non-value added’ activity must be tackled effectively to manage the economics of product creation and mitigate risks associated with design complexity.
Companies have a large choice of evolving tools, languages, methodologies and standards to choose with significant domain-specific influences. The UK has a formidable heritage and competency in complex chip design complemented with a strong research, academic base and leading EDA vendors. This network provides a forum for knowledge exchange, business development and collaboration within a crucial area of the design process
Network Manager
Technical Advisor
Dr Mike Bartley, TVS
Events
Forthcoming
1st July (date TBC) : "Verification Roadmapping Projects" more details
Recent
DVClub : 18th January 2010, Bristol/Cambridge, "Coverage Closure"
2009
DVClub : 14th September 2009, Bristol/Cambridge, "Verification Management"
DVClub : 22nd April 2009, UWE, Bristol, Verification Methodology
26th February 2009 Low-Power Verification
DVClub : 21st January 2009, UWE, Bristol, "Property Checking"
Past
2008 Mission-Critical Verification
2007 Mixed-Signal Verification
Other Activities
Call for participation - IEEE1647 e language standards group
This group needs more members to help shape the standardisation of the e language. NMI members are already involved via Darren Galpin (chairman) and Serrie Chapman, both at Infineon, but more are needed. Participation is simply an hour-long toll-free conference call once a month. More details are in the Call for Participation and on the IEEE 1647 website
DVClub
The NMI is pleased to be supporting TVS to promote the newly formed UK chapter of DVClub; lunchtime briefings on verification. Contact Mike Bartley for more information.
Verification Roadmapping Project
Click here to link to the project page
