🛠️ Getting Started with UVM: Setup and Supported Simulators#
This section explains how to set up UVM, which simulators support it, and how to get started with UVM-based verification.
1️⃣ Setting Up UVM#
✅ Source Code:
UVM is defined by the IEEE 1800.2 standard, and the library implementation is available as open-source from Accellera’s website.
✅ Installation Steps:
- Download the UVM library (usually provided as SystemVerilog source files).
- Include the UVM package in your simulator’s compile command (typically using a
+incdir+option). - Compile your design and testbench together with the UVM library files.
Most simulators allow specifying the UVM version via a command-line switch or environment variable.
2️⃣ Supported Simulators#
UVM is supported by a wide range of simulators:
✅ Commercial Simulators:
- Synopsys VCS
- Cadence Xcelium
- Siemens Questa/Modelsim
✅ Vivado XSim:
- Supports basic UVM testbenches.
- Good for FPGA users working with Xilinx tools.
✅ EDA Playground:
- A web-based platform supporting various simulators (including Questa and VCS).
- Allows you to run and share UVM testbenches online.
📖 Conclusion#
Setting up UVM is straightforward with the open-source library. Choosing a simulator that supports full SystemVerilog features ensures a smooth UVM experience. Vivado XSim and EDA Playground are convenient options for learning and experimenting with UVM.