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The Testbench Module

The testbench is a module used only in simulation for testing another module. It encloses the tested module (named DUT - Device Under Test) and generates the signals for the inputs of the DUT. Additionally the testbench may automatically check the correctness of the DUT outputs, and may report or log the values of various DUT signals and the events of the simulation. Simple testbenches generate all signals and do all checks and reports using verilog statements, but more complex testbenches may instantiate helper modules designed for various test functions and operations (signal drivers/generators, output checkers, scoreboards a.s.o.).