[Cadence] using ml_uvm with uvm from uvmworld

[krb]

Hello Cadence representatives,

I have a uvm BCL (uvm-1.0p1) downloaded from uvmworld and managed to get it to work with IUS 10.2/013.

Now I want to use ml_uvm with the uvm I have (rather than the one that IUS ships with).

1) Can I get this to work and if so how ?

2) When will Cadence release an IUS version that ships with uvm-1.0p1 ?

If it already does, which version is this ?

Many thanks,

krb

[Bart]

Hi krb

A Cadence rep could give you a definitive answer, but a key aspect of a ml_uvm solution is the synchronisation of simulation phases between e. SV and SC. UVM-1.0p1 made some significant changes to the SV simulation phases with the introduction of run-time sub-phases, phase domains and the ability to jump back in the phase progression. Therefore any existing UVM1.0EA ml_uvm solution will not be compatible with the new UVM-1.0p1 phasing. I'd expect Cadence to release a new ml_uvm implementation for UVM-1.0p1

With respect to your second question, an answer elsewhere on the forum suggests the upcoming June release should include the 1.0 version.

[uwes]

hi,

In general, we recommend that the uvm versions shipped with IUS / IES be used, as they are ensured to run optimally.

> 1) Can I get this to work and if so how ?

To use uvm-ml with uvm-1.0p1 you need to wait for the next uvm-ml release from Cadence, that will incorporate necessary changes in phasing (uvm-1.0 significantly changed phasing compared to uvm-1.0ea, as explained correctly by Bart in the prev. reply). IUS10.2s70 (target for end of June) will include UVM-ML support. We are working to provide a release of uvm10ml as a tar file earlier. if you are interested please contact your local cadence AEwho can get you access once released.

> 2) When will Cadence release an IUS version that ships with uvm-1.0p1 ?

> If it already does, which version is this ?

the most recent IUS 10.20s40 release has uvm-1.0p1 in it. while the default is still UVM10EA you can enable UVM10 by adding "-uvmhome `ncroot`/tools/uvm-1.0" to the uvm commandline.

as a side note: you can use any accellera version with IUS10.20s11+, just point '-uvmhome' to the directory and add uvm_dpi.cc file to the cmdline. you will not have all debug features enabled with the accellera version but yet you can develop+run.

[krb]

Hi Bart, Uwes,

Thanks for the reply.

Uwes,

I need the ml_uvm to go along with the uvm-1.0p1, so I will wait for the IUS10.2s70 release.

Thanks,

Krb