Mentor Graphics Extends UVM Connect to Support OVM

Mentor Graphics Corporation MENT today announced availability of an update to the popular Universal Verification Methodology Connect (UVM Connect) to bring the benefits of it to the Open Verification Methodology (OVM) community. UVM Connect has been extended to allow it to be compiled to run with the OVM. The UVM Connect architecture facilitates easy connection with other environments beyond the initially supported UVM and SystemC. With UVM Connect 2.2, teams using OVM can connect with SystemC models and other environments as well. Market research shows OVM continues to be a popular and growing methodology for verification teams. About half of all teams have adopted OVM as their verification base-class library and it continues to lead among all other alternatives. To support the OVM community, the Mentor Graphics® Verification Academy offers a vibrant user community forum and contributions area that encourages users to share their OVM experiences and enhancements with each other. The Verification Academy also has educational and training information to help the novice to the expert.