The flexibility of RISC-V helps us address domain-specific requirements with custom processors that go beyond the roadmap of the mainstream IP providers.
Designing a high-performance RISC-V processor that achieved up to 3x the performance in critical workloads was no small feat. We needed to balance the features and options with the verification implications. The combined solution of Imperas golden reference models and Valtrix STING has helped us to achieve our verification and schedule goals.
Bill McSpadden, Principal VLSI Verification Engineer
Seagate Technology
The Golden RISC-V Reference Model was used as the “go/no-go” model to determine the RTL correct behavior with any discrepancies, bugs or issues with the design, tests, specifications, or test bench.