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Aldec Riviera-PRO

A high-performance verification platform for FPGAs, ASICs, and SoCs.

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Overview

Riviera-PRO from Aldec is a high-performance verification platform aimed at engineers working on large, complex FPGAs and ASICs. It combines a powerful simulation engine with advanced debugging capabilities and support for the latest verification methodologies like UVM. It supports VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and SystemC, providing a comprehensive solution for demanding verification tasks.

✨ Key Features

  • High-performance, high-capacity simulation engine
  • Support for advanced verification libraries (UVM, OSVVM, UVVM)
  • Advanced, multi-language debugging environment
  • Assertion-Based Verification (SVA and PSL)
  • Code coverage and functional coverage analysis
  • Python-based testbench support (Cocotb integration)

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • High performance at a competitive price point
  • Strong support for modern verification methodologies like UVM
  • Advanced debugging and visualization tools

Unique Value: Provides enterprise-grade simulation performance and advanced verification features, enabling teams to tackle complex SoC and FPGA verification challenges efficiently.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Verification of large-scale, complex FPGAs and SoCs UVM-based testbench development Regression testing for large projects Metric-driven verification closure Hardware/software co-verification

✅ Best For

  • Verification of networking and communication SoCs
  • Testing of AI/ML accelerator designs
  • Automotive and aerospace system verification

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Simple PLD or small FPGA design
  • Users who need design entry and synthesis in the same tool

🏆 Alternatives

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Offers performance and features comparable to high-end simulators from major EDA vendors, but often with more flexible licensing and a lower total cost of ownership.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Windows, Linux)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

MATLAB/Simulink C/C++ Python (Cocotb) Integrates with major FPGA vendor tools

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

✓ 14-day free trial

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