Curated Learning Resources

The best books and tools we recommend for mastering VLSI Verification.
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Essential Reading

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#1 Recommendation

SystemVerilog for Verification

by Chris Spear & Greg Tumbush

The "Bible" of SystemVerilog. If you buy only one book, make it this one. It covers everything from basic data types to advanced OOP and Functional Coverage with clear examples.

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Best for UVM

The UVM Primer

by Ray Salemi

An excellent, approachable introduction to UVM. It breaks down complex concepts like TLM and Factory into bite-sized, easy-to-understand chapters.

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Advanced

Writing Testbenches using SystemVerilog

by Janick Bergeron

A classic text that focuses less on syntax and more on the *methodology* of verification. Essential for understanding the "why" behind the code.

Tools & Reference

EDA Playground

Run SystemVerilog/UVM simulations directly in your browser. Perfect for testing small snippets from our tutorials.

ChipVerify

Another excellent resource for quick syntax lookups and basic examples.