Cadence Xcelium part-2

About this assessment

This assessment is designed to challenge and validate your expertise in the latest verification technologies. Targeted at experienced verification professionals, it covers advanced topics such as Xcelium, low-power verification with UPF, and the integration of formal verification techniques. You’ll also enhance your skill set in scripting and automation using Perl, Python, and Tcl, and dive deep into advanced UVM debugging. By engaging with this comprehensive evaluation, you’ll not only benchmark your current knowledge but also gain practical insights to improve your verification strategies. Whether you're leading a team or working independently, this assessment offers a clear pathway to refine your skills and advance your career in today’s competitive design environment.

This section comprises 10 multiple choice questions covering topics in performance optimization, memory usage enhancements using features like -snapshot and profiling, and efficient mixed-signal simulation (AMS) in Xcelium. The questions are designed to be challenging and require an advanced understanding of the subject.

This section examines advanced understanding of low-power verification using UPF, integration of Xcelium's low power simulator, and debugging of power-related issues with waveform analysis. The questions explore detailed concepts in power intent specification, isolation strategies, state retention, and simulation aspects that challenge the depth of knowledge in power-aware design verification.

This section includes questions about integrating Xcelium with JasperGold for formal verification and the use of assertions (SVA, PSL) to evaluate functional design properties. The questions explore practical applications and advanced verification techniques without making the choices overtly obvious.

This section covers advanced topics in Xcelium, focusing on scripting and automation. Questions examine the use of Perl, Python, and Tcl for automating testbenches, log parsing, and result extraction.

This section covers 10 multiple choice questions that assess in-depth knowledge of advanced UVM debugging techniques in Xcelium, including UVM factory overrides, backdoor access, and TLM analysis.