What is the difference between IP level and SoC level verification?

For this, one must understand the basic difference between SoC verification and intellectual property (IP) verification. While designing a SoC, IP is generally delivered by a third party, or it is developed in-house and we can assume it has been verified by the IP level verification test-suite.

Why is validation more difficult than verification?

Verification takes place before validation, and not vice versa. Verification evaluates documents, plans, code, requirements, and specifications. Validation, on the other hand, evaluates the product itself. are much harder to define, execute, and document properly than most verification testing.

Why IP-core based SoC verification?

In an IP-Core based SoC design. A streamlined verification and analysis flow can contribute significantly to the success of a product. A strategy is devised for a more streamlined approach in IP-core based SoC verification which helps in smooth transition from design to chip tape-out stage.

What is SoC verification and why does it matter?

Here is what they really mean. SoC Verification is a process in which a design is tested (or verified) against a given design specification before tape-out. This happens along with the development of the design and can start from the time the design architecture/micro architecture definition happens.

What is the difference between a SOC and a VIP/IP?

Verifying a VIP/IP is like unit/block level verification of that specific VIP/IP block. An SOC will have several design blocks (IPs) all integrated together and a testbench for an SOC will need to be more complicated and will need several such VIPs to stimulate and verify different interfaces.

Why verification is the most expensive component in SoC design?

It is well known fact that verification today constitutes about 70\% to 80\% of the total design effort, thereby, making it the most expensive component in terms of cost and time, in the entire design flow which is expected to get even worse for SoC designs. 1.1. Why IP-Core based SoC Designs are Special