Assertion-Based Verification of ASIP

This thesis introduces the concept of assertion-based verifi cation of application-specifi c instruction set processors (ASIPs). The proposed design is implemented in SystemVerilog Assertions language as a part of veri fication environment created using Codasip Framework. The implemented concept is simulated in QuestaSim tool using model of Codix RISC processor. Main outcome of this thesis is the verifi cation concept usable not only on other processors, but as a part of system that automates the processor design as well