How to become an RTL simulation expert vs. hardware emulation expert

Hardware emulation is a mandatory design-verification tool today as RTL simulation was in the past. The deployment of a simulator, specifically an RTL simulator, requires knowledge in a single technological domain. To become an expert in RTL simulation, the novice verification engineer must invest several months of training. From there, graduation with a black belt will be achieved by building experience tackling larger and more challenging designs.

Deployment of an emulator requires knowledge in four distinctive technological domains. To become an expert in emulation takes at least four times longer than mastering an RTL simulator and, in the process, demands more concentration and intellect.