Simic User Guide
A comprehensive guide to high-performance logic simulation. From fundamental concepts to expert behavioral modeling.
Welcome to Simic
Simic is a professional-grade logic simulator that supports hierarchical circuit modeling, advanced timing analysis, and comprehensive fault verification. This guide is redesigned to help you navigate its powerful feature set with ease. Read the Foreword to learn about SIMIC's history and the pioneers who created it.
The Basics
Learn how to invoke Simic, load your first circuit, and run basic simulations.
Input Stimuli
Master patterns, waveforms, tester emulation, and STEP-triggered inputs for all design types.
SNL Circuit Modeling
Deep dive into the Simic Network Language, macro instantiation, and hierarchy.
Powerful Debugging
Master the TRACE, LOOK, and BREAK commands for interactive
sessions.
Fault Verification
Learn how to assess test stimuli coverage using single-stuck fault models.