Coverage Revealed – Executive Summary
Abstract:
The Coverage Revealed – Executive Summary is designed for managers
who are considering the adoption of Coverage Driven Verification for
their design groups. In a step by step plan, we present the core of
the verification problem, and how Coverage Revealed, used
effectively, can lead to higher quality projects and highly
predictable schedules.
Length: 3-4 hours
Target audience: Engineering Management staff and team leaders
Content:
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The Verification Problem
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Why is verification unpredictable?
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Root-cause problems in verification planning
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The quality/time/resources/features dilemma
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Introduction to Coverage Driven Verification (CDV)
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What is functional coverage
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How does it help?
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What are its limits
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CDV process
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Verification Planning for CDV
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How to create a comprehensive list of coverage
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How to achieve wall to wall buy-in to the process
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Keys to predictability
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Goal definition, Tracking, Compensation, Problem Solving,
Transparency
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Management’s role in CDV projects
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Dos and don’t for managers in CDV projects
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What to expect from the process
