The CVC Verilog Simulator developed by Tachyon Design Automation stands out as an electronic design automation (EDA) simulator that meets the stringent requirements of the IEEE 1364-2005 standard for Verilog hardware description languages (HDL). It's designed to convert Verilog models into fast-executing native machine instructions, specifically for X86_64 architectures, delivering high performance akin to top-tier commercial simulators.
CVC is engineered for versatility and speed, offering simulation capabilities in both compiled and interpreted modes. This dual-mode approach allows users to quickly elaborate on large design sets in the interpreted phase, and then compile for rapid execution, substantially reducing simulation times. The 64-bit architecture support further extends its capability to handle very large gate and RTL capacities efficiently, a crucial factor for modern hardware design.
The simulator also integrates advanced features such as built-in toggle coverage control, seamless compatibility with popular waveform formats like VCD, EVCD, and FST, and parallel file generation. Full support for Verilog's PLI, including vpi_, dpi_, and acc_* interfaces, ensures compatibility with existing C/C++ ecosystems, rendering it invaluable for high-performance electronic hardware modeling and testing.
