When should I increment the MINOR version?

You should increment the MINOR version when adding backward-compatible functionality, such as new test cases, feature enhancements, or performance improvements.

What counts as a MAJOR version change in hardware?

Major changes include module IO port modifications, protocol changes that break compatibility, or architectural shifts requiring updates to dependent modules.

What is Chip Semantic Versioning?

It is a specialized versioning scheme that adapts the software SemVer standard specifically for Integrated Circuit (IC) and RTL development workflows.

How does it handle RTL bug fixes?

Bug fixes in RTL logic that remain backward-compatible are categorized as PATCH updates, incrementing the third digit of the version number.

Does this versioning apply to testbenches?

Yes, the scheme is module-independent and shared between both the RTL design and the testbench to maintain synchronization during the verification process.

Chip Semantic Versioning

Name: Chip Semantic Versioning
Author: Devil-SX

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Implements a specialized semantic versioning scheme tailored for hardware IC modules and RTL design lifecycles.

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This skill provides a structured framework for managing version control in hardware development by adapting standard MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH conventions to IC module semantics. It bridges the gap between RTL design and verification by synchronizing versioning across modules and testbenches, ensuring that breaking architectural changes, feature enhancements, and bug fixes are clearly communicated and tracked. It is particularly useful for hardware engineering teams needing a consistent way to manage dependency versions and interface changes in complex chip designs.

Características Principales

Categorization for performance improvements and backward-compatible features
Strict definitions for breaking interface and protocol modifications
Clear criteria for patch updates including RTL logic and timing fixes
Standardized MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format specifically for hardware development
Module-independent versioning synchronized between RTL and testbench
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Casos de Uso

Managing versioning for multiple IP modules within a complex SoC design
Tracking backward-compatible testbench updates and verification script corrections
Communicating breaking architectural changes to downstream hardware teams

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Características Principales

Categorization for performance improvements and backward-compatible features
Strict definitions for breaking interface and protocol modifications
Clear criteria for patch updates including RTL logic and timing fixes
Standardized MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format specifically for hardware development
Module-independent versioning synchronized between RTL and testbench
0 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Managing versioning for multiple IP modules within a complex SoC design
Tracking backward-compatible testbench updates and verification script corrections
Communicating breaking architectural changes to downstream hardware teams