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Block-level Verification

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Block-level verification is essential when working with SOC designs. More and more, SOCs are using and reusing IPs. These IPs need to be verified early in the design process and during integration using the techniques that are described in this chapter.

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(2002). Block-level Verification. In: System-on-a-Chip Verification. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46995-2_3

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