What you'll learn

VIP turns protocol rules into observable, checkable behavior — but only for the boundaries it sees.

• Separate sequence intent, driver activity, sampled monitor events and independently checked expectations.

• Choose active versus passive from stimulus ownership at each boundary, not simply block versus chip level.

• VIP models the spec, not your RTL — integration assumptions can differ.

Connection

Applies verification methodology to all protocol topics in the course.

Key diagram

Intent and observation are different evidence

Study this topic

1. Concepts — rules and mental models

2. Integration — system contracts

3. Debug — trace the first divergence

4. Interview — explain and defend your answer