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UVM Framework

UVM Framework

The UVM Framework is an open-source package that provides a reusable UVM methodology and code generator that provides rapid testbench generation. Documentation on the UVM Framework and its generators can be found in the docs directory of the UVM Framework installation. The video course, “UVM Framework - One Bite at a Time”, describes the architecture, flow, generation, and use of UVM Framework testbenches. The UVM Framework is also available in the Questa Simulation installation in the questasim/examples/UVM_Framework directory. When installing the UVM Framework (UVMF), create an environment variable named UVMF_HOME that points to the UVM Framework installation.

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UVM Framework Resources

Current Releases:

  • UVMF - 2023.1 - NEW
  • UVMF - 2022.3
  • UVMF - 2022.1


Release Notes:

  • UVMF - ALL

Archived Releases:

  • UVMF - 2021.3
  • UVMF - 2021.1
  • UVMF - 2020.3_1
  • UVMF - 2020.3
  • UVMF - 2020.1

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  • UVMF register model generation and integration
  • UVM register model generation and replacement for UVMF
  • Register adapters, predictors, and tests in UVMF
  • UVMF build/compile/run script introduction
  • Installing Python on Windows for use with UVMF
  • Generating UVMF code on Windows
  • Simulating UVMF code on Windows

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Featured Recordings

Create a UVM Testbench in a Day Using a Rapid, Repeatable Approach

Create a UVM Testbench in a Day Using a Rapid, Repeatable Approach | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | Aerospace and Defense Verification Tech Day

In this session, you'll learn how the UVM Framework and Questa Verification IP enables testbench creation in a day so the team can focus on creating tests and closing coverage.

UVM Simulation of MathWorks® Designs at Block, Subsystem, and Chip Level

UVM Simulation of MathWorks® Designs at Block, Subsystem, and Chip Level

This session is a customer presentation on his experience using the UVMF and Mathworks® integration in block, subsystem, and chip level simulations.

Off and Running with UVM

DAC 2015 | Standards & FPGA Tuesday | Off and Running with UVM

This session will show you how to be more effective in deploying UVM in your verification flow.

Get a Head Start on the New UVM Standard

DAC 2016 | Get a Head Start on the New UVM Standard

This session will discuss the new version of UVM coming from the IEEE, the changes and how they'll impact current UVM users. We'll also fill you in on the latest happenings in the UVM committee and introduce you to the UVM Framework.

Featured Papers

Slaying the UVM Reuse Dragon

Authors:
  • Mike Baird - WHDL
  • Bob Oden - Mentor Graphics

Abstract:

With larger and more complex designs the gap between design and verification has grown larger. Because of this the reuse of the testbench both in new projects and within the same project has become very desirable. One of the "promises" of UVM is achieving such reuse. However, in reality, UVM reuse has been limited. This paper identifies the issues that affect UVM reuse and strategies for achieving reuse. A UVM reuse methodology will be presented that provides reuse of components from one testbench to another and within the same testbench from block to chip level.

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  Slaying the UVM Reuse Dragon - Issues and Strategies for Achieving UVM


A Simplified and Reusable UVM Config DB Methodology

Author:
  • Bob Oden - Mentor Graphics

Motivation:

  • Provide a mechanism for sharing resources within a simulation that provides features needed by architects and simplicity needed by test writers.
  • Architects need a mechanism that can allow resource access by hierarchy and general scope.
  • Test writers need access to simulation resources while treating environment as a black box.

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  View Full Poster in PDF

Featured Course - UVM Framework

UVMF - Series Introduction

UVMF Series Introduction Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you are introduced to the UVM Framework and the list of sessions that comprise this video course.

UVMF - Overview

UVMF Overview Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn what the UVM Framework is, the functionality it provides, its testbench architecture, and available documentation and support.

Code Generation Introduction

Code Generation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn why code generation can be a powerful tool and how to take advantage of it for the purposes of quickly producing a UVMF-based testbench.

Agents: Architecture and Operation

Agents: Architecture and Operation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn about components within a protocol agent and its associated bus functional models and the roles and responsibilities of these components including the abstraction level they operate at.

Interface Code Generation

Interface Code Generation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the steps needed to produce code for an UVMF Interface using the generator.

Environments: Architecture and Operation

Environments: Architecture and Operation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the roles and responsibilities of an environment within a simulation.

Scoreboards and Predictors

Scoreboards and Predictors Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the roles and responsibilities of scoreboards and predictors within the UVMF, the scoreboards provided by UVMF and how they are configured.

Questa® VIP Integration

Questa VIP Integration Session | Subject Matter Expert - Dave Aerne | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn how to integrate Questa® Verification IP within your UVMF testbench.

Environment Code Generation

Environment Code Generation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the format and content of the YAML configuration file that describe the UVMF Environment and what parts of the generated output that you'll need to modify afterwards.

Testbench: Architecture and Operation

Testbench: Architecture and Operation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

The UVMF testbench contains top level modules, top level sequence, top level environment, and top level configuration. In this session, you will learn about the architecture of a UVMF testbench and directory structure.

Bench Code Generation

Bench Code Generation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the format and content of the YAML configuration file that describe the UVMF Bench and what parts of the generated output that you’ll need to modify afterwards.

Instantiating the DUT

Instantiating the DUT Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn how to compile and instantiate a Verilog and VHDL DUT within a UVMF testbench.

Adding Tests and Sequences

Adding Tests and Sequences Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn how to add sequences and test cases to a UVMF testbench using the example derived test and extended top level virtual sequence.

Sequence Categories

Sequence Categories Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn the roles and responsibilities of the sequence categories and that sequences within UVMF are divided into three categories: interface, environment, and testbench.

UVMF & Emulation

UVMF and Emulation Session | Subject Matter Expert - Michael Horn | UVM Framework Course

The UVMF works out of the box with both simulators and emulators, but how? This session helps you to understand Testbench Acceleration and how the UVMF gets you there.

Running Simulations

Running Simulations Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will learn how to run individual UVMF simulations in both batch and debug mode as well as how to configure and run a regression test suite using the Questa® Verification Run Manager.

Code Generation Guidelines

Code Generation Guidelines Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will be given an overview of the flow used to generate a working simulation using the UVMF code generator.

Stimulus and Analysis Data Flow

Stimulus and Analysis Data Flow Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session, you will be given an overview of the stimulus and analysis flow within the UVM Framework.

Code Generation Merging

Code Generation Merging Session | Subject Matter Expert - Jonathan Craft | UVM Framework Course

In this session you will learn about UVMF code generation capabilities that allow you to quickly produce new iterations of generated code that automatically transfer previous manual edits from earlier versions.

Mathworks® Integration

Mathworks® Integration Session | Subject Matter Expert - Bob Oden | UVM Framework Course

In this session you will learn how the UVMF code generator can automatically integrate blocks created using Mathworks® products.

UVMF register model generation and integration

UVMF register model generation and integration | Nick Galvan - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will be introduced to the generation of a register model as part of a UVMF environment.

UVM register model generation and replacement for UVMF

UVM register model generation and replacement for UVMF | Nick Galvan - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will learn how to produce a UVM register model, applying it to a UVMF testbench.

Register adapters, predictors, and tests in UVMF

Register adapters, predictors, and tests in UVMF | Nick Galvan - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will learn how to use register model adapters, predictors, and tests in UVMF.

UVMF build/compile/run script introduction

UVMF build/compile/run script introduction | Jonathan Craft - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will be introduced to the capabilities and use of the UVMF Build/Compile/Run script.

Installing Python on Windows for use with UVMF

Installing Python on Windows for use with UVMF | Graeme Jessiman - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will learn how to install Python on a Windows system for use with UVMF scripts.

Generating UVMF code on Windows

Generating UVMF code on Windows | Graeme Jessiman - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will learn how to use the generation scripts on Windows to produce UVMF testbench source.

Simulating UVMF code on Windows

Simulating UVMF code on Windows | Graeme Jessiman - Subject Matter Expert

In this session, you will learn how to use the UVMF Build/Compile/Run script on Windows.

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