TheoSim: combining symbolic simulation and theorem proving for hardware verification

Abstract

TheoSim is a symbolic verification tool that fills the gap between the simulation of test cases, and the use of theorem provers, for the validation of initial specifications, and the exploration of the very first design steps of digital integrated systems. The principles of Theosim are presented, followed by its application to the verification of the first design step of a state-of-the-art network on chip architecture.