SmartDV Technologies Design & Verification Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. Latches and flip flop all characteristics equation and proof of the characteristics equation in flip flop.applications of flip flop
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Q2. OOPS,INHERITANCE,VERILOG,BLOCKING - NON BLOCKING ASSIGNMENT OPERATOR and all the basic operations of verilog .
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Q3. Discussion on work experience.
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Q1. Basic questions related to electronics
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Q1. Simple FSM given similar to mux and asked for testcases and assertions.
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Q2. Coverage to write transitions of states.
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Coverage-driven verification techniques are used to ensure all possible state transitions are exercised.
• Coverage metrics like state, transition, and toggle coverage can be used to track the completeness of state transitions.

• Writing directed tests to cover specific state transitions can help achieve higher coverage.

• Random stimulus generation can also be used to explore different state transitions.

• Functional coverage can...read more
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Q1. Explain task and functions?
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Tasks and functions refer to the specific responsibilities and roles assigned to an individual within a job or project.
• Tasks are specific actions or activities that need to be completed within a certain timeframe.

• Functions are broader roles or responsibilities that encompass multiple tasks and contribute to the overall goal.

• Examples of tasks include writing test cases, debugging code, and creating design specifications...read more
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Q2. What are blocking and non blocking assignments?
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Blocking assignments wait for the assigned value to be calculated before moving on to the next statement, while non-blocking assignments allow multiple assignments to occur simultaneously.
• Blocking assignments use the = operator, while non-blocking assignments use the <= operator

• Blocking assignments are executed sequentially in the order they appear in the code, while non-blocking assignments are executed concurrently

• Bl...read more
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Q1. FSMs, Caches, Mealy, Moore
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Q2. Caches, verilog, basic coding, d_flip_flop
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Q1. Plans for the future?
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I plan to continue advancing my skills in design verification engineering and eventually move into a leadership role.
• Continue taking relevant courses and certifications to stay updated on industry trends

• Seek opportunities to lead projects and teams to gain leadership experience

• Network with professionals in the field to learn from their experiences and insights
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