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SystemVerilog is an evolving solution and candidate IEEE standard (P1800) that expands on base VerilogŪ language by adding convenience and abstraction extensions for design. It is then further extended with assertions and multiple levels of testbench constructs for verification. SystemVerilog is well suited for designers wishing to take on or contribute more to RTL verification tasks with limited complexity. Most vendors are in the process of coupling an incrementally larger subset to methodology, technology, and verification IP (VIP).

The Open Verification Methodology (OVM) is the first truly open, interoperable, and proven verification methodology. The OVM is an open-source SystemVerilog class library and methodology that defines a framework for reusable verification IP (VIP) and tests. It is 100% IEEE 1800 SystemVerilog and provides building blocks (objects) and a common set of verification-related utilities. The OVM release will be under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling anyone to use OVM libraries for any purpose, including creation of derivative work. The OVM is jointly developed by Cadence and Mentor Graphics to facilitate true SystemVerilog interoperability with a standard library and a proven methodology.

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Introducing the Open Verification Methodology (OVM) SystemVerilog
Cadence and Mentor standardize on a tool-independent solution promoting data portability and interoperability.

OVM Recognized by Electronic Design magazine
SystemVerilog methodology named a Best EDA Technology for 2007.

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