DESGIN VERIFICATION
Master Functional Verification in Semiconductor Industry!
This course equips you with the essential skills to thrive as a Verification Engineer in the semiconductor industry, whether you're a fresh graduate or transitioning into the VLSI domain. Learn industry-standard tools and techniques, backed by real project experience, to ensure you can confidently contribute to any chip design company.
Overview
Structured for Beginners – Powered by Industry-Relevant Content
Our "Zero to Silicon Hero" course follows a carefully sequenced curriculum that takes students from the very basics of digital logic and Verilog to real-world RTL projects, interview preparation, and soft skill development.
- Fundamentals of Design Verification
- Understanding the Testbench
- Core Concepts in Functional Verification
- Cost of Verification
- The Verification Cycle – A Structured Process
- Common Pitfalls in the Verification Process
- Module Summary and Exercises
- 2.1 Hierarchy of Verification
- IP, Subsystem, SoC Level Verification
- Choosing Verification Level Based on Project
- 2.2 Strategic Planning
- Driving Principles of Effective Verification
- Testbench Checking Strategies
- Black Box vs. White Box Testing
- 2.3 Building a Simulation Environment
- 2.4 Evolution of Verification Methodologies
- 2.5 Summary and Exercises
- 3.1 Components of a Testbench
- Stimulus Generator
- Monitor and Collector
- Checker and Scoreboard
- DUT (Design Under Test) Integration
- 3.2 Observation Strategies
- Black-Box, White-Box, and Grey-Box Approaches
- 3.3 Assertion-Based Verification (ABV)
- Importance and Intent of Assertions
- SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) Basics
- 3.4 Testing Methodologies
- Directed Tests
- Self-Checking Testbenches
- 3.5 Summary and Exercises
- Overview of SystemVerilog Language Evolution
- Need for SystemVerilog in Verification
- Role of SystemVerilog in ASIC/FPGA Flow
- 1.1 Integer Data Types
- Integer, int, longint, shortint, byte
- logic vs. reg (4-state logic)
- Signed vs. Unsigned Types
- Bits vs. Bytes
- 1.2 Real and Net Types
- real, shortreal
- Data-Type Conversion Functions
- wire, tri, uwire
- wand, wor, tri0, tri1
- Drive Strengths and Resolved vs. Unresolved Nets
- 1.3 Variables and Initialization
- var keyword
- Static, Automatic, Local Variables
- Initialization of Variables and Nets
- 1.4 Enumerated and User-Defined Types
- Enumerated Types and Methods
- Typedef
- 1.5 Strings and Events
- String Data Type, Operators, and Methods
- Event Data Type and Sequencing (wait_order)
- 1.6 Casting
- Static, Bit-stream, and Dynamic Casting
- 2.1 Packed and Unpacked Arrays
- Multi-dimensional Combinations (1D to 4D)
- Indexing, Slicing, and Assignments
- Arrays in Subroutine Arguments
- 2.2 Dynamic Arrays
- Resizing and Copying
- Array of Arrays
- 2.3 Associative Arrays
- Index Types: Wildcard, String, Class
- Default Values and Methods
- Associative Array of Arrays
- 2.4 Queue
- Methods
- Queue of Classes
- Dynamic Array of Queues
- 3.1 Structures
- Packed vs. Unpacked
- Use in Modules, Tasks, and Nested Structures
- 3.2 Unions
- Packed, Unpacked, and Tagged Unions
- Package Creation and Import
- Scope Management
- 5.1 Class Basics
- Constructors, Base and Extended Classes
- this Keyword, Class Assignment
- 5.2 Memory Model and Inheritance
- Memory Allocation, Constructor Chaining
- Upcasting and Downcasting
- 5.3 Encapsulation and Polymorphism
- Virtual Methods and Classes
- local, protected, const Keywords
- 5.4 Parameterized Classes
- Value and Type Parameters
- Static Properties and Inheritance
- 5.5 Class vs. Struct
- 6.1 Modules
- ANSI vs. Non-ANSI Header
- Parameters, Localparams, defparam
- Nested Modules and $root
- 6.2 Programs
- Elimination of Race Conditions
- 6.3 Interfaces
- Interface, Modports, Tasks and Functions
- Clocking Blocks, Parameterization
- Assignment, Arithmetic, Relational, Equality, Logical, Bitwise
- Shift, Reduction, Concatenation, Replication
- Streaming (pack/unpack)
- inside Operator
- 8.1 Introduction and Benefits of CRV
- 8.2 SystemVerilog CRV Support
- rand vs randc Variables
- Constraint Blocks, External Blocks
- 8.3 Constraints Techniques
- Weighted Distribution, unique, if-else, foreach
- Constraint Scope and rand_mode
- Soft Constraints
- 8.4 Randomization Methods
- Pre/Post Randomization
- randomize() with Arguments
- RNG Functions: $urandom, srandom, get_randstate
- 8.5 Stability and Sequences
- randcase, randsequence, Production Weighting
- Interfaces, Modports, Tasks, and Functions
- Clocking Blocks, Parameterization
- Constraints and Randomization
- Coverage and Assertion
- Advanced Verification Techniques
- 1.1 Introduction to Assertions
- What are Assertions? Why are they important?
- Role of assertions in bug hunting and design intent checking
- Assertions vs functional coverage vs testbenches
- 1.2 Types of Assertions
- Immediate Assertions
- Concurrent Assertions (SystemVerilog Assertions – SVA)
- Temporal Properties in Hardware Design
- Difference between Simulation-Time vs Formal-Time Assertions
- 2.1 Basics of Immediate Assertions
- assert, assume, cover statements (immediate context)
- Syntax and semantics
- Use cases in simulation testbenches
- 2.2 Assertion Severity and Action Blocks
- fatal, error, warning, info
- else blocks with assert
- Best practices in RTL vs Testbench assertions
- 3.1 SVA Basics
- Introduction to SVA
- assert property, assume property, cover property
- Basic temporal operators: ##, @, |=>, |->, throughout, until, until_with, disable iff
- 3.2 Sequence and Property Blocks
- Defining sequence and property
- Time-based sequences
- Overlapping vs Non-overlapping implications
- Precedence and association rules
- 4.1 Complex Temporal Sequences
- Repetition: [*], [+], [=n], [->n]
- Conditionals inside sequences: if, case
- first_match, intersect, within, and, or
- 4.2 SVA Coverage
- cover property
- Measuring temporal coverage of events
- Integrating cover property with functional coverage metrics
- 4.3 Assertion Control
- Enabling/Disabling assertions during runtime
- SVA pragmas: synthesis off, simulation-only
- Assertion grouping and verbosity control
- 5.1 Assertion Development Flow
- Identify design invariants
- Write properties and sequences
- Integrate assertions in RTL and testbench
- 5.2 ABV Benefits and Best Practices
- Assertions for design specification validation
- Debugging with assertion failures
- Avoiding assertion overuse
- 6.1 UVM and Assertions Overview
- Placing assertions in monitors and scoreboards
- Assertions as checkers for TLM transactions
- 6.2 Functional and Temporal Assertions in UVM
- Integration of cover property with functional coverage
- Using assertions for data path, protocol, and sequence checks
- 6.3 Assertion Control in UVM Environments
- Turning assertions on/off per test
- Assertion severity management through UVM reporting
- 7.1 Debugging Assertion Failures
- Interpreting failure logs and waveform traces
- Tool-specific debugging in DVE, Verdi, SimVision
- 7.2 Assertion Reporting
- Tools for assertion coverage
- Assertion statistics in regression analysis
- Integration with coverage and bug tracking systems
- 8.1 Assertions in Formal Tools
- Using assume, assert, cover in formal engines
- Linting and property checking
- Formal convergence through assertion design
- 8.2 Equivalence Checking vs Property Checking
- Use cases for safety, liveness, deadlock, mutual exclusion
- Lab 1: SVA for FIFO Design
- Assertions for full/empty conditions, data integrity
- Lab 2: Protocol Checker for AXI or UART
- Use of sequence and cover property for protocol validity
- Lab 3: Assertions in UVM Monitor
- Sample + Scoreboard integration
- TLM interface assertions
- Lab 4: Debugging Assertion Failures
- Use waveforms and logs to identify and fix bugs
- 10.1 Assertions + Functional Coverage Hybrid
- Combine covergroup + cover property
- Traceability across testplan
- 10.2 Automation of Assertion Checks
- Python/TCL scripts to extract assertion results
- Assertion fail/pass database parsing
- 1.1 Introduction to Coverage
- What is Coverage? Why is it essential?
- Coverage in functional verification lifecycle and tape-out signoff
- Coverage vs Bug Hunting vs Test Quality
- 1.2 Types of Coverage
- Functional Coverage (User-defined scenarios)
- Code Coverage (Simulator-measured)
- Toggle Coverage
- Assertion Coverage (Overview)
- FSM and Path Coverage (Introductory)
- 1.3 Overview of Coverage-Driven Verification (CDV)
- Concept, Benefits, and CDV Workflow
- CDV vs Directed Testing Approach
- 2.1 Code Coverage Metrics
- Statement, Branch, and Condition/Expression Coverage
- FSM Coverage: State and Transition hit
- Toggle Coverage: Signal level toggle tracking
- Introduction to Path Coverage
- 2.2 Coverage Measurement and Reports
- How simulators track coverage
- Using VCS, Questa, and Xcelium coverage report formats
- Merging and analyzing coverage results (.ucdb/.vdb/.fsdb)
- 2.3 Exclusions and Optimizations
- Excluding unreachable/irrelevant code
- Pragma-based exclusion techniques
- 3.1 SystemVerilog Coverage Constructs
- covergroup, coverpoint, and bins
- Automatic, explicit, illegal, and ignore bins
- 3.2 Cross and Weighted Coverage
- Cross coverage concepts
- Weights, goal targets, and bin importance
- 3.3 Sampling Techniques
- Implicit vs Explicit sampling
- sample() method and trigger control
- Instantiating covergroups (module/class-based)
- 3.4 Control and Reusability
- Enabling/Disabling collection
- Covergroups inside re-usable testbench components
- 4.1 Transition and Conditional Coverage
- Bins with transitions: ->, [1:3], iff conditions
- 4.2 Hierarchical and Class-Based Coverage
- Parameterized and hierarchical covergroups
- Coverage in layered/class-based testbenches
- 4.3 Integration with Constraints
- Covergroups + Constrained Random Verification
- Sample real-world scenarios
- 5.1 Running Simulations with Coverage
- Coverage collection modes in simulators
- 5.2 Merging and Analyzing Coverage Results
- Regression test merging
- Interpreting reports, GUI dashboards, and CLI tools
- 5.3 Performance and Optimization
- Coverage vs Simulation Time Tradeoff
- Identifying redundant/ineffective coverage points
- 6.1 CDV Workflow Deep Dive
- Define functional goals
- Generate targeted random tests
- Monitor and close coverage
- 6.2 Coverage in Test Planning
- Coverage-guided test creation
- Feedback loops and iteration strategies
- 6.3 Coverage Integration in UVM
- Where to place covergroups in UVM components
- Sampling via TLM monitors
- Scoreboard feedback based on coverage
- 7.1 Identifying and Fixing Coverage Holes
- Hotspot and unreachable coverage analysis
- 7.2 Techniques for Coverage Improvement
- Stimulus refinement
- Enhanced cross-binning
- Adding assertions to aid coverage
- 7.3 Regression and Signoff
- Coverage databases merging across regressions
- Threshold targets for final signoff (90–100%)
- 8.1 Functional Coverage Labs
- Lab 1: UART Protocol Coverage
- Lab 2: AXI-Lite Write Channel Coverage
- 8.2 Coverage Analysis Labs
- Lab 3: Improving Partial Coverage (case-based)
- 8.3 Simulator Tools and Usage
- QuestaSim/ModelSim (vcover), Synopsys VCS (urg), Cadence Xcelium
- 9.1 Assertion + Coverage Integration
- Cover property usage with SVA
- Measuring assertion hit/miss metrics
- 9.2 Automation and Formal Integration
- Python/TCL scripts for coverage extraction
- Functional coverage in formal tools
- Module 1: UVM Basics and Class Infrastructure
- 1.1 UVM Class Hierarchy
- Overview of UVM base class library
- Key base classes: uvm_component, uvm_object, uvm_sequence_item, uvm_agent, uvm_env, etc.
- Inheritance and extension methodology
- 1.2 UVM Object vs UVM Component
- Differences and use cases
- When to extend uvm_object vs uvm_component
- 1.3 Essential UVM Object Methods
- print() — object field display
- copy() and clone() — deep copy of objects
- compare() — field-by-field comparison
- pack() and unpack() — bit-level representation for communication
- 1.1 UVM Class Hierarchy
- Module 2: UVM Factory and Object Management
- 2.1 UVM Factory Overview
- Purpose and use of factory pattern in UVM
- Centralized control of component and object creation
- 2.2 Factory Overriding
- Motivation: reusability and configurability of testbenches
- 2.3 Types of Overrides
- Type Override — Replacing a class throughout simulation
- Instance Override — Replacing a specific instance only
- Object Overriding — Object creation and replacement using factory
- 2.1 UVM Factory Overview
- Module 3: UVM Phasing and Objections
- 3.1 UVM Phases Overview
- Build, Connect, End_of_elaboration, Start_of_simulation
- Run-Time Phases: Pre_reset → Reset → Configure → Main → Shutdown
- 3.2 UVM Objections
- Role in synchronizing and ending simulation
- Raising and dropping objections in run phase
- uvm_test_done objection mechanism
- 3.1 UVM Phases Overview
- Module 4: UVM Configuration and Resource Sharing
- 4.1 UVM Configuration Mechanisms
- uvm_config_db – Set/get configuration across hierarchy
- Syntax and use cases
- 4.2 UVM Resource Database
- uvm_resource_db – Global and hierarchical configuration data
- Key differences vs uvm_config_db
- 4.3 Interface Passing and Multi-Agent Setup
- Passing interface handles using config_db
- Example: Passing interface to two agents via environment
- 4.1 UVM Configuration Mechanisms
- Module 5: UVM Testbench Structure
- 5.1 UVM Testbench Top
- Connection between DUT and TB via interfaces
- TB instantiation and run_test() from top
- 5.2 UVM Test
- Deriving from uvm_test
- Setting up environment and sequences
- 5.3 UVM Environment
- Deriving from uvm_env
- Containing agents, scoreboard, subscriber, etc.
- 5.1 UVM Testbench Top
- Module 6: UVM Agents and Components
- 6.1 UVM Agent
- Active vs Passive agent
- Contains: sequencer, driver, monitor
- 6.2 UVM Driver
- Drives stimulus to DUT
- Gets transactions from sequencer
- 6.3 UVM Monitor
- Observes DUT outputs and inputs
- Sends collected data via analysis port
- 6.1 UVM Agent
- Module 7: UVM Sequence and Sequencer
- 7.1 UVM Sequence Items
- Deriving from uvm_sequence_item
- Fields, constructors, uvm_object_utils
- 7.2 UVM Sequences
- Deriving from uvm_sequence
- Creating and sending items
- 7.3 Sequence Macros and Methods
- uvm_sequence_utils, uvm_do, uvm_do_with
- Important methods: start(), body()
- 7.4 UVM Sequencer
- Manages arbitration of multiple sequences
- Communicates with driver
- 7.1 UVM Sequence Items
- Module 8: Virtual Sequences and Arbitration
- 8.1 Virtual Sequence and Virtual Sequencer
- Running sequences across multiple sequencers
- Virtual sequencer design and configuration
- 8.2 Arbitration in Sequencer
- Round-robin and FIFO arbitration
- How sequencer prioritizes sequences
- 8.3 Lock and Grab Methods
- Sequencer resource control
- Differences between lock() and grab()
- 8.4 Sequence-Driver-Sequencer Communication
- TLM ports
- Handshaking and transaction flow
- 8.1 Virtual Sequence and Virtual Sequencer
- Module 9: UVM Analysis and Scoreboarding
- 9.1 UVM Scoreboard
- Comparing expected vs actual results
- Reference model usage
- 9.2 UVM Subscriber
- Receives data from monitor via analysis port
- Logging, counting, or sending to scoreboard
- 9.3 UVM Comparer and Printer
- uvm_comparer: Field-by-field comparison
- uvm_printer: Configurable object printing
- 9.1 UVM Scoreboard
- Module 10: UVM Utilities and Extensions
- 10.1 UVM Callbacks
- Inserting hooks into sequence/driver/monitor
- Pre/post hooks for extending functionality
- 10.2 UVM Event
- Lightweight synchronization objects
- Triggering and waiting for events
- 10.3 UVM Barrier
- Thread synchronization using barriers
- Use case in phase coordination
- 10.4 UVM Heartbeat
- Simulation liveness monitoring
- Reset if component becomes unresponsive
- 10.1 UVM Callbacks
- Module 11: UVM Data Structures and Utilities
- 11.1 UVM Pool
- Dynamic associative container
- 11.2 UVM Queue
- Dynamic ordered queue
- 11.3 Singleton Object Pattern
- Ensuring single global object instance
- Use case in factory, logging
- 11.4 UVM Command Line Processor
- Parsing runtime arguments via uvm_cmdline_proc
- Useful for dynamic configuration
- 11.1 UVM Pool
- Module 12: UVM Adder TB Example (Capstone Project)
- 12.1 UVM Testbench for Simple DUT (Adder)
- DUT: 4-bit Adder with carry
- 12.2 Components Included
- Environment with single agent
- Agent with sequencer, driver, monitor
- Scoreboard to check sum and carry
- Test for directed and random stimulus
- 12.3 Advanced Extensions
- Virtual sequencer-based test
- Assertion check integration
- Coverage monitor as subscriber
- 12.1 UVM Testbench for Simple DUT (Adder)
Design Verification – VLSI Semiconductor
This course is designed to transform you into a job-ready Verification Engineer, fully aligned with the real-world needs of today's semiconductor industry. Whether you're a fresh graduate or someone looking to switch to the VLSI domain, this course gives you the complete skill set and confidence required to work in any chip design company.
In the heart of every semiconductor project lies functional verification — the process that ensures "Did we build the right chip?" In this course, you will learn how to answer that question with industry-standard methods, tools, and real project experience.
✅ What Makes This Course Different
- • Bangladesh's #1 Design Verification Course: This course stands as the most comprehensive and industry-focused verification program in the country.
- • From Zero to Expert: We start from the very basics of digital design and gradually guide you to advanced concepts like UVM (Universal Verification Methodology), SystemVerilog, and SoC-level testbenches.
- • Industry-Aligned Structure: Every topic, every assignment, and every project is chosen based on actual requirements in semiconductor companies.
- • Confidence Through Practice: You'll not only learn concepts but feel the full verification flow—from writing test plans to debugging waveform outputs like a professional.
- • Lead Verification Projects: By the end of the course, you'll be confident enough to take ownership of IP, block-level, or SoC-level verification in any industry project.
📚 What You Will Gain
- • A complete understanding of functional verification using SystemVerilog & UVM.
- • Hands-on coding experience with real-world verification environments.
- • Ability to work on and lead verification projects from scratch.
- • Exposure to industry-standard tools like VCS, Verdi, and ModelSim.
- • Practical know-how through module-wise assignments and mini-projects that simulate actual chip verification workflows.
💼 Be Job-Ready
Every lesson is backed by rigorous lab work and practical simulations so that you not only know the theory, but you also build and verify like a real engineer. Whether it's verifying a simple ALU or a complex SoC interconnect protocol, you will be able to take full ownership of the task — just like you'd be expected to do in the industry.
This is more than just a training — it's your launchpad into the world of semiconductors.
Course Summary
This course offers a complete and hands-on pathway to becoming an industry-ready Design Verification Engineer, covering everything from the fundamentals of digital logic to advanced verification methodologies used in real semiconductor companies. The course is structured with practical sessions, assignments, and real-time projects to help you master the tools, languages, and workflows used by top chip design teams.
🔹 Digital Design (Foundation)
We begin by building a strong foundation in combinational and sequential logic, FSMs, timing analysis, and key digital building blocks. This knowledge is essential for both design and verification engineers to understand the behavior of RTL at a deep level.
🔹 Verilog (RTL Refresher + Project Practice)
You will gain fluency in Verilog HDL, with a focus on understanding the design intent so you can verify it correctly. Verilog coding exercises and design projects will also help you develop the mindset of a design-aware verification engineer.
🔹 Verilog Design and Verification With Multiple Projects
This unique part of the course integrates both design and verification of digital modules. You'll design components (like ALUs, counters, FSMs) and then create testbenches to verify them using functional simulation—bridging both domains.
🔹 Design Verification (Core of the Course)
You'll learn the entire verification flow: writing test plans, creating testbenches, writing assertions, generating stimulus, monitoring outputs, and debugging using waveform tools.
This section includes in-depth training on:
- SystemVerilog for advanced verification constructs (interfaces, classes, oop, constraints, coverage)
- UVM methodology to build scalable and reusable verification environments
🔹 SystemVerilog
We teach you the verification-specific features of SystemVerilog—like constrained randomization, functional coverage, classes, and assertions—all essential for building advanced testbenches.
🔹 UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
Learn to build modular, reusable, and scalable test environments using UVM. You'll understand the entire UVM flow—from building agents, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards to running regression tests.
Real-world IP-level and SoC-level mini-projects are included to make you feel the full flow of verification.
🔹 Python & TCL (Scripting for Verification)
You'll learn how to use Python for automation, regression management, and test result analysis.
TCL scripting will be taught to automate simulation tool flows and EDA environment configuration—something every real-world engineer must know.
🔹 Git & GVim
Version control is vital in any professional environment. You will learn how to use Git to manage project files, collaborate in teams, and handle multiple branches.
GVim, a powerful editor for HDL, will be covered for fast and efficient code writing with shortcut-based navigation.
🔹 Linux (Industry Environment)
All professional verification work is done on Linux-based environments. You'll learn essential Linux commands, scripting, file handling, simulation runs, and debugging—all in a terminal-based flow to match real industry setups.
🔹 Final Project (Capstone Verification Project)
You will complete a full verification project of a real-world digital block or protocol using the complete UVM flow. You'll write the testbench, simulate, debug, collect coverage, and prepare reports—just like in a company.
This will be your portfolio-quality project to showcase in interviews.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to lead block-level or IP-level verification independently, take ownership of projects, and feel fully confident entering the world of semiconductors.
Industry-Standard Design Verification Projects
Our hands-on projects are designed to give you real-world experience with industry-standard protocols and verification methodologies. Each project focuses on practical implementation while teaching essential concepts in functional verification.
SPI Master/Slave Controller Verification
Overview
Deep dive into SPI protocol verification with a focus on UVM testbench architecture and comprehensive coverage.
What's Covered
- RTL Design: Basic SPI master/slave implementation
- UVM Components: Driver, Monitor, Sequencer, Agent, Env, Test
- Sequences: Single/multi-byte transfers, different CPOL/CPHA modes
- Error Injection: Data corruption, clock issues, CS errors
- Regression Management and Coverage Analysis
Outcomes
- Functional SV/UVM testbench for SPI
- Comprehensive coverage reports
- Strong understanding of UVM methodology
- Proficiency in constrained-random stimulus
I2S Audio Controller Verification
Overview
Verify an I2S audio controller with focus on streaming data verification and clock domain crossing.
What's Covered
- RTL Design: Configurable I2S master/slave
- Audio Pattern Generation: Sine, square wave, random noise
- Different Sample Rates and Bit Depths
- Error Injection: Clock glitches, WS errors, FIFO issues
- Comprehensive Coverage Model
Outcomes
- UVM testbench for audio data verification
- Streaming data verification expertise
- FIFO verification understanding
I2C Controller with Arbitration
Overview
Verify an I2C controller with multi-master arbitration and clock stretching capabilities using SV/UVM.
What's Covered
- RTL Design: I2C with multiple speed modes
- Sequences: Read/write operations, repeated start
- Error Injection: NACKs, bus contention, invalid conditions
- Coverage for speeds, arbitration, clock stretching
- Behavioral reference model integration
Outcomes
- Comprehensive I2C verification environment
- Multi-master arbitration expertise
- Enhanced debugging skills
USB Controller Verification
Overview
Verify USB 2.0/3.0/4.0 controller focusing on complex state machines and protocol compliance.
What's Covered
- RTL Design: USB Host/Device Controller
- USB PHY VIP Integration
- Various Transfer Types and Power States
- Error Injection: CRC, PID, babble errors
- Protocol Compliance Checking
Outcomes
- Deep USB protocol understanding
- Experience with enumeration verification
- Proficiency in transfer mode verification
DMA Controller Verification
Overview
System-level verification of a DMA controller with focus on memory management and register programming.
What's Covered
- RTL Design: DMA with various transfer modes
- UVM RAL for CSR verification
- Memory and Peripheral Models
- Scatter-Gather List Processing
- Performance Analysis
Outcomes
- Complex state machine verification skills
- UVM RAL expertise
- System-level verification understanding
DDR SDRAM Controller Verification
Overview
Verify a DDR SDRAM controller with focus on timing compliance and performance analysis.
What's Covered
- DDR Memory Model Integration
- Command Sequence Verification
- Timing Parameter Verification
- Refresh and Power Mode Testing
- Performance Metrics Analysis
Outcomes
- DDR protocol expertise
- Memory model integration experience
- Timing-critical verification skills
Zero to Silicon Hero Course – FAQ
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our comprehensive VLSI design course.
You should have a basic understanding of digital electronics and some programming fundamentals. Prior exposure to RTL design (Verilog) is helpful but not mandatory.
Yes, foundational knowledge of combinational and sequential logic, flip-flops, counters, FSMs, etc., is essential since verification is built around these concepts.
Some understanding of C or C++ helps in grasping SystemVerilog OOP concepts, but it's not mandatory. The course will teach SystemVerilog from scratch.
Coding is central to DV. You'll be writing SystemVerilog testbenches, creating classes, generating stimulus, debugging simulations, and using advanced methodologies like UVM.
Absolutely. CSE students with strong logic design and programming skills often excel in DV, especially in verification automation, UVM, and scripting.
It prepares you for industry-level verification jobs with hands-on projects, deep understanding of UVM, SystemVerilog, and exposure to real IP/SoC-level testbenches.
Yes. The course starts from fundamentals and builds up to industry-standard techniques. It's structured for both beginners and those switching domains.
You'll work with tools like Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa, and debuggers like Verdi or SimVision (as per access).
Basic Verilog knowledge is recommended. If you're a complete beginner, we offer a foundational RTL design module with Verilog first.
You can apply for roles like Design Verification Engineer, ASIC Verification Engineer, Functional Verification Engineer, UVM Testbench Developer, etc.
Not at all. It extends Verilog with object-oriented features and verification constructs. With guided examples and practice, it becomes intuitive.
Yes. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to UVM — from basics to complex testbench creation and advanced features like virtual sequences and callbacks.
Yes. You'll work on multiple projects like UVM-based AXI testbench, FIFO, RAM controller, router protocol, and a complete Adder UVM TB.
Yes. We include dedicated interview preparation modules: common DV questions, SystemVerilog coding rounds, UVM puzzles, and resume tips.
Yes. The course is designed to be flexible with recorded content, live mentoring, and weekend Q&A sessions (if applicable).
Yes. You will receive a certificate after completing the full course and submission of the final project assignments.
Not mandatory but understanding logic circuits and HDL basics will help. If you lack this, you can take the digital design refresher module we provide.
Yes. We introduce basic scripting (like Python or TCL) for automation, regression control, and log analysis in verification.
RTL design focuses on building the logic (Verilog/VHDL), while DV focuses on testing, debugging, and verifying the correctness of the design using test benches.
Yes. The course is aligned with industry expectations. If you consistently practice, complete projects, and prepare well, it can lead to opportunities in top semiconductor companies.
Meet Your Design Verification Expert
A seasoned VLSI professional with over 8+ years of hands-on industry experience in ASIC and FPGA verification. Having worked with top semiconductor companies, our trainer brings deep expertise in verifying complex SoCs and IP blocks.
Areas of Expertise
RTL Verification
SystemVerilog & UVM methodology expert
Testbench Architecture
Development of scalable verification environments
Protocol Verification
AXI, AHB, APB, SPI, I2C expertise
Advanced Tools
Verdi, VCS, QuestaSim mastery
"Design Verification is not just about checking functionality — it's the art of thinking like a bug and coding like a detective."
Our Teaching Philosophy
In our training, we believe that verification is a mindset — one that requires sharp analytical thinking, a deep understanding of digital systems, and an instinct for problem-solving. Our teaching goes far beyond just writing testbenches; we train students to build scalable UVM environments, craft intelligent assertions, and confidently debug with industry-standard tools.
We don't just teach commands — we build engineering confidence, one waveform and one coverage report at a time. No matter your academic background, if you carry passion and persistence, we'll guide you step by step to become a job-ready DV engineer.
Global Impact
Our trainer has successfully guided hundreds of students who are now working at leading semiconductor companies across India, USA, Europe, and Asia.
Functional Verification Course Highlights
- SystemVerilog – From basics to advanced OOP & randomization.
- UVM Testbench Architecture – Industry-standard, reusable frameworks.
- Assertions (SVA) – Functional checks and protocol validation.
- Functional & Code Coverage.
- Constrained Random Testing – Smart stimulus generation.
- Real-World Projects – IP Level Verification.
- Waveform Debugging – Using Verdi & log analysis.
- Custom UVM Environment – Build drivers, monitors, agents, and scoreboards.
- Job-Oriented Training – Resume building + mock interviews.