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how can NC-SIM generate SAIF file

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archive over 18 years ago

Hi all,

   The SAIF file is another form of Switching Activity for Power analysis. but how to generate it by NC-verilog.
   Does there any system tasks can I call in my testbench? I do not find any key words in ncvlog.pdf which is include in CDS documentation.

   Thanks for your help!


Eric 2007.7.12


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    archive over 18 years ago

    Eric,

    You should be able to use dumpsaif in the same manner you might use dumpvars. If you need it I may be able to come up with an example for you.

    best regards
    Doug


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    Hi Doug,

    Thanks!
    According to your help and the syntax about dumpvars. I add dumpsaif in my bench, but the tools don't recognize it.


    : $dumpsaif (1, fetch_tb);
    : |
    : ncelab: *E,NOTSYT (../config/fetch_dumpwave.vh,25|15): Unrecognized system task or function (did not match built-in or :
    : user-defined names) [2.7.4(IEEE Std 1364-2001)].


    What's your mind? I appreciate that you give me an example.


    Regards

    Eric


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    Eric,

    My fault, my response was a bit vague.
    Actually dumpsaif is a tcl command but I use dumpvars as an output for signal dumping. I don't know how to attach a testcase here, so if you want to send me some email douge@cadence.com I will send you a small example of how it is used. My example is verilog. I have not tried it with vhdl but I assume it must be similar.

    Best Regards
    Doug


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    Dear Doug,

    Thanks you for your help!

    By using the method you give me, I have result my problem.

    l am looking for tcl commands NC-verilog supported from cadence documents, but there are no any information about this command. Can you release some doc to me.Thanks again.


    Best Regards

    Eric


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    Eric,

    That's Great. I am glad it helped. I have looked for tcl docs regarding saif but I have been unsuccessfull so far. I am still looking.
    If I am able to locate some useful doc I will send it to you via email.

    Best Regards
    Doug


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    You can find the TCL documentation in the [i]NC-Verilog Simulator Help[/i], Chapter 13, [i]Using the Tcl Command-Line Interface[/i].

    Tim


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    Thanks Tim,

    I found them and forwarded them to Eric.

    Doug


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    In this forum, everyone is warmhearted and professional. I am very glad to know you and need learn more from you. Thanks both of you, Doug and Tim!

    Best Regards

    Eric


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    In this forum, everyone is warmhearted and professional. I am very glad to know you and need learn more from you. Thanks both of you, Doug and Tim!

    Best Regards

    Eric


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