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cocotb 2.0 Release Overview and Guide

The document discusses cocotb 2.0, a Python framework for RTL verification, detailing its major upgrades and hands-on use cases. Key enhancements include the replacement of 'yield' with 'await', the introduction of the Clock() API, and improved testing capabilities. It emphasizes the advantages of high productivity, multi-simulator support, and modern Python-style task handling.

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cocotb 2.0 Release Overview and Guide

The document discusses cocotb 2.0, a Python framework for RTL verification, detailing its major upgrades and hands-on use cases. Key enhancements include the replacement of 'yield' with 'await', the introduction of the Clock() API, and improved testing capabilities. It emphasizes the advantages of high productivity, multi-simulator support, and modern Python-style task handling.

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Summary 2: Unlocking cocotb 2.

0 - Modern Python-Based RTL Verification

This document explores cocotb 2.0, a Python framework for creating verification environments around RTL

designs. It highlights major upgrades in the 2.0 release, demonstrates hands-on use cases, and provides

guidance for transitioning from earlier versions.

Core Topics:

- What is cocotb? A Python testbench framework interfacing with simulators like Icarus, Questa, Verilator,

and Xcelium.

- New in Version 2.0:

- Replaces 'yield' with 'await'

- Moves from BinaryValue to LogicArray

- Deprecates 'raise TestFailure'

- Introduces Clock() API for efficient clock generation

- Examples:

- Directed and randomized adder tests

- Parameter sweeps using pytest

- FIFO verification using coroutine agents

- Python Runner: Simplifies build/test flows, replacing Makefiles with scriptable, simulator-independent

runners

Advantages:

- High productivity through Python syntax

- Multi-simulator support with minimal configuration

- Improved task and coroutine handling in modern Python style


- Easier testing and debugging

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