Verisity Ltd. Expands Support for Simulation Software, Enhances Verification Environment

Verisity Ltd. recently announced the addition of the Affirma NC Verilog simulator to its list of supported simulators for Specman Elite, its functional verification software. This move aims to meet the high-quality verification goals of companies like AMD, which relies on Specman Elite for delivering designs on schedule. The integration broadens the portfolio of supported simulators, allowing customers to use the industry-leading compiled Verilog simulator with Specman Elite.

Key Takeaways:

• Verisity Ltd. has added the Affirma NC Verilog simulator to its list of supported simulators for Specman Elite.
• The decision to support the Affirma NC Verilog simulator was driven by strong customer demand and Verisity's commitment to a close working relationship with Cadence Design Systems.
• The integration of the Affirma NC Verilog simulator with Specman Elite allows customers to use an industry-leading compiled Verilog simulator with the software.
• Verisity currently offers support for six simulators: Verilog-XL, the Affirma NC Verilog simulator, the Leapfrog simulator from Cadence, the SpeedSim cycle-based simulator from Quickturn (a Cadence company), ModelSim from Model Technology, and VCS from Synopsys.
• AMD relies on Specman Elite for delivering designs on schedule, and the integration of the Affirma NC Verilog simulator with Specman Elite enhances the capability and performance of the verification environment.

Statistics:

• Verisity currently supports six simulators for Specman Elite.
• The Affirma NC Verilog simulator is an industry-leading compiled Verilog simulator.
• AMD uses Specman Elite to deliver designs on schedule.
• Verisity has a close working relationship with Cadence Design Systems.

Sources:

• Business Wire, June 14, 1999
• Verisity Ltd. Press Release Regarding Affirma NC Verilog Simulator Support