FPGA software testing process management

Abstract

FPGA software testing of ship domain is seriously lagging behind the growth rate of its application, in some fields it is not even included in the test category. In the product development process, the modification and debugging caused by FPGA software defect has become the bottleneck of schedule and cost. This paper gives a suitable test model and FPGA software testing process management system, according to the FGPA test situation and the Feature of the FPGA design. With standardized, orderly, systematic, engineering oriented, task oriented document and related management tools, the testing activities can provide correct guidance, organization and implementation, it can also be used for continuous improvement in all stages of the testing process, work quality and utility. Early discovery and closure the defects of FPGA in the development process, improve the efficiency of communication between FPGA designer and tester, can ultimately ensure quality of FPGA products, to improve customer satisfaction.