As the Hardware Description Language (HDL) enhancement activities have increased over the past year, so too has the complexity in determining which language(s) are the best tools for designers and organizations to continue using or to adopt. Many designers and organizations are contemplating whether they should switch from one HDL to another.
Testbenches have become an integral part of the design process, enabling you to verify that your HDL model is sufficiently tested before implementing your design and helping you automate the design verification process. It is essential, therefore, that you have confidence your testbench is thoroughly exercising your design. Collecting code coverage statistics during simulation helps to ensure the quality and thoroughness of your tests.
