Functional Verification of LC3 Microcontroller (UVM, System Verilog)

Sai Madhav Modepalli

Abstract: The continuous growth of the semiconductor industry has led to the development of advanced microcontrollers that power various electronic systems. Functional verification is a crucial step in the design and development process to ensure the correct operation of these microcontrollers. This research paper focuses on the functional verification of the LC3 (Little Computer 3) microcontroller using the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and SystemVerilog. The objective is to validate the functionality of the LC3 microcontroller design by employing industry-standard verification techniques and methodologies. The paper presents the architecture of the LC3 microcontroller, explains the UVM methodology, and demonstrates the application of SystemVerilog for functional verification. Additionally, various verification components and strategies are discussed to ensure comprehensive and effective verification of the LC3 microcontroller.

Keywords: LC3 microcontroller, System Verilog, UVM, VLSI