Questa Power-Aware simulator
Effects of active power management on the design’s structure and behavior are reflected in the waveform, schematic, and power state/transition views. The Questa Power-Aware simulator automatically detects power management errors in both the architecture and behavior of the power management system.
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Automatic detection of power management errors
Dynamic and static checking
Automatically detects power management errors in both the architecture and the behavior of the power management system. Static checks during compilation of the UPF identify architectural issues, while dynamic checks during simulation identify behavioral issues.
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Power state/transition coverage data collection
Integration with verification
Power states and transitions are recorded in the Unified Coverage DataBase (UCDB) for integration with verification planning and management. This data enables incorporation of power-aware simulation goals into the verification plan so they can be tracked for coverage closure.
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Visualization and debugging
Ease of use
Three views (waveform, schematic, and power state/transition) enable designers to find and resolve issues in the power management system quickly and efficiently.