Use of approximate_model_check

From: Jean-Luc Mercadier (jean-luc.mercadier@tni-valiosys.com)
Date: Mon Jun 24 2002 - 03:11:24 MDT

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    Hello,

    I've tried to check an ACTL formula on the same design with approximate_model_check and model_check commands. I was surprised because results were differents :
    - approximate_model_check proved the formula TRUE while model_check found a counter example in a debug trace.
    - I've then look at my design and found a bug proving that the approximate model checking wasn't correct.
    (As there is no determinism in my design, I've set the amc_prove_false to yes for the approximate model checking)

    I thougth that approximations were made on the FSM and on the computation of the transition relation between states but should always lead to a correct proof result in approximate model checking. Perhaps I'm wrong.

    Could approximate_model_check lead to incorrect result if not used with good options ?
    Could approximate_model_check lead to incorrect result in known cases ?
    Could this be a bug ?
    Does the ardc level could lead to a wrong result ?

    Thanks in advance for your response.

    Jean-Luc Mercadier



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