Re: [sv-ac] Complete list of open enhancements

From: Ben Cohen <hdlcohen@gmail.com>
Date: Fri Nov 28 2014 - 16:03:43 PST
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*​4571      For next 1800: Probing property local variables for sharing
across boundaries*
              http://www.eda-stds.org/svdb/view.php?id=4571
[Ben] I updated the notes for above mantis.  Specifically:
Currently, local variables do not flow across the "and" property operator.
There are applications where is is desired to access a local variables set
once in an antecedent.  I recommend that we add the
$probe(local_variable_name) function to read a local variable that was set
in an antecedent of a sequence.  That antecedent can belong to a property
of the form (sequence |-> property)  or (sequence implies property).
Example:
   int data;
 property p;
   int v;
   (a, v=data) implies (c ##2 d==$probe(v);
 endproperty: p

This is an important feature.

*​3195      Local Variables Flow Out Issue in and/or/intersect/implies*
[Ben] Child of 4571
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*​​4081      Checking for nonvacuity of ORed properties*​
http://www.eda-stds.org/svdb/view.php?id=04081
[Ben] Nice to have, but I am concerned about adding more complexity.
The existing solution of writing separate small assertions without the
*or* operator
works OK, and is probably a better overall recommendation from a style
standpoint.
Users need to be made aware of vacuity with the *or *operator.

http://www.eda-stds.org/svdb/view.php?id=04060
*​4060      Soft assumptions should provide functionality similar to soft
constraints in next PAR*
​[Ben] Nice to have​

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> *5068      concurrent assertions in classes*
>
> ​
*​3718      Need to define concept of sampling in classes*
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​http://www.eda-stds.org/svdb/view.php?id=03718
​[Ben] This is a child of 5068​

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*3057      Make local variables a first class language construct in SVA.*
[Ben] This is a child of 5068

*​3060      Allow class instantiation in checkers*
​[Ben] This is a child of 5068​


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*3120      expect construct to refer to virtual interfaces*
​[Ben] This is a child of 5068

*​​3559      Implication example explanation is not accurate*
[Ben] IF not clear, clarifications must be made.  That can easily be done.

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*3057      Make local variables a first class language construct in SVA.*
http://www.eda-stds.org/svdb/view.php?id=3057
[Ben] Nice to have to important
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*​2944      concurrent assertions in tasks/functions*
​​[Ben] Maybe is a child of 5068 since tasks uses tasks rather than always
statements.
Also important for modules and checkers

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>  5066      Allow variables in delays and repeat operators
>
> 5065      Create standard package to define implementation for commonly
> used properties
>
> 5064      Create standard package to define constants used in
> assertion-related stuff
>
> 5063      Automatic inference of assertion statement type
>
> 5038      Grammar changes for Mantis 3525 appear to have unintended effects
>
> *​​*
> *​​4571      For next 1800: Probing property local variables for sharing
> across boundaries*
>
> 4156      17.2 checker syntax does not support use of $display ß
> irrelevant? (DK)
>
> 4084      Issue with coverage // need for a "full_paths" coverage?
>
> ​​
> *​​4081      Checking for nonvacuity of ORed properties*
>
> ​​
> *​​​​4060      Soft assumptions should provide functionality similar to
> soft constraints in next PAR*
>
> *​​​​​​3718      Need to define concept of sampling in classes*
>
> ​​
> 3672      hierarchical access to named block in assertion action blocks
>
> 3614      Free variable randomization with assumptions with various clock
> domains
>
> 3610      Sequence methods with sequences admitting empty match
>
> *​​*
> *3559      Implication example explanation is not accurate*
>
> 3555      Use let in implication example
>
> 3552      16.14.6 Sequence methods // .triggered need further clarification
>
> 3478      Make drivers of inout ports accessible
>
> 3217      Definition for referring to an assertion as a relative
> hierarchical name is missing in Section  23.6
>
> ​​
> *​​3195      Local Variables Flow Out Issue in and/or/intersect/implies*
>
> 3157      Identifier usage before declaration in assertions
>
> ​​
> ​​
> *​​3120      expect construct to refer to virtual interfaces*
>
> 3117      make it clear that rewriting algorithm (F.4.1) applies to
> checker and let
>
> 3099      action block triggering is not well defined
>
> *​​*
> *3060      Allow class instantiation in checkers*
>
> 3059      Study PSL local variables and determine if any alignment is
> warranted.
>
> 3058      Add support for real variables and continuous time, which are
> necessary for mixed-signal assertions.
>
> *​​*
> *3057      Make local variables a first class language construct in SVA.*
>
> 3038      Tighter integration between SVA constructs and covergroups
>
> 3032      2012 Ballot comment 44: Allow forcing in checkers
>
> *​​*
> *3031      Allow checker instantiation in classes*
>
> 3030      2012 Ballot comment 45: Allow checker instantiation in functions
> and tasks
>
> 3029      Remove limitation regarding passing dynamic arrays to sequences,
> properties and checkers
>
> 3024      Introduce generic integral type
>
> 2980      semantic inconsistency between expect and procedural concurrent
> assertions
>
> 2958      provide same syntax variants for agrument passing at
> sequence/property instances (16.8, 16.13) as for port connections at module
>
> 2947      Module variables from within function or task not sampled, LRM
> and practice contradictory
>


>  ​*​*
> *2944      concurrent assertions in tasks/functions*
>
> 2939      Hierarchical reference of checker variable should be disallowed
> completely
>
> 2858      Clarify the rules for assigning a value to a non-checker
> variable from within a checker
>
> 2842      Checker variable randomization with deferred assumptions is not
> defined
>
> 2751      P1800-2009: checker formal arguments may not be connected to
> interfaces // WHY?
>
> 2560      Inconsistent description of conditional property operators
>
> 2555      Clarify relationships of different local variable binding
> mechanisms
>
> 2546      'empty match' and 'vacuous success' are not clearly defined in
> LRM
>
> 2413      Allow inferred value functions in let
>
> 2341      should scope of assert control tasks be finer than a module
>
> 2297      Case construct for sequences
>
> 2248      leading clock - Champions feedback - items related to Mantis
> item 1683
>
> 2172      Add sequence if...else.
>
> 2151      Referencing assertions in functions
>
> 2111      Allow parameters in checkers
>
> 1853      BNF for calls to $rose and other sample value system functions
>
> 1647      Type query functions
>
> 1547      need to be able to assert assertions in a clocking block
>
> 1531      Allow static local variables in properties and sequences
>
> 1502      Decision point definition
>
> 1296      Annex E does not cover all clocked derived forms
>
> 1147      find way to embed PSL
>
> 1036      Incorporate by reference Accellera PSL
>
>
>
> I suggest to allow working on minor enhancements (like mantis 3555), and
> on any mantis item if the resolution is to close it. For example, there are
> several enhancements that are not relevant anymore.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dmitry
>
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