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Formal verification of analog and mixed signal designs: A survey

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Formal verification of analog and mixed signal designs: A survey

Zaki, Mohamed H., Tahar, Sofiène and Bois, Guy (2008) Formal verification of analog and mixed signal designs: A survey. Microelectronics Journal, 39 (12). pp. 1395-1404. ISSN 00262692

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Abstract

Analog and mixed signal (AMS) designs are an important part of embedded systems that link digital designs to the analog world. Due to challenges associated with its verification process, AMS designs require a considerable portion of the total design cycle time. In contrast to digital designs, the verification of AMS systems is a challenging task that requires lots of expertise and deep understanding of their behavior. Researchers started lately studying the applicability of formal methods for the verification of AMS systems as a way to tackle the limitations of conventional verification methods like simulation. This paper surveys research activities in the formal verification of AMS designs as well as compares the different proposed approaches.

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Electrical and Computer Engineering
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Zaki, Mohamed H. and Tahar, Sofiène and Bois, Guy
Journal or Publication:Microelectronics Journal
Date:2008
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1016/j.mejo.2008.05.013
Keywords:analog and mixed signal design verification; design electronics; formal verification; performance; real-time and embedded systems reliability, testing, and fault-tolerance; signal processing systems; survey; theory; verification
ID Code:977369
Deposited By: Danielle Dennie
Deposited On:14 Jun 2013 14:28
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:44

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