[sv-ec] covergroup query

This query pertains to covergroup in Section 20 (Coverage) of LRM.

- According to LRM, sample() method can be called on a covergroup.
  Refer Table 20.5. Does it mean that calling this method for
  a covergroup will enable sampling for all its instances? Now,
  covergroup declaration as such has no effect till it is instantiated
  through new(). So, shouldn't sample() method be used for an instance
  of a covergroup rather than covergroup declaration?

- LRM does not mention the behavior when user specifies
  clocking event in covergroup declaration and also activates/samples
  procedurally through sample() method. I believe both of them shouldn't
be
  allowed simultaneously.

Any thoughts on the above?

Swapnajit.
Received on Fri Feb 4 01:23:08 2005