System Verilog Classes & Objects
41. What is a class in SystemVerilog?
A class in SystemVerilog is a blueprint for creating objects that encapsulate data (properties) and
functions (methods). Classes support object-oriented programming features like inheritance,
polymorphism, and encapsulation.
42. How do you declare a class in SystemVerilog?
A class is declared using the `class` keyword. Here’s a simple example:
43. What is the purpose of the `new` keyword in SystemVerilog?
The `new` keyword is used to create a new instance (object) of a class. It is also used to define a
constructor within the class.
44. How do you create an object in SystemVerilog?
You create an object by declaring a variable of the class type and using the `new` keyword.
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45. What is the difference between `static` and `dynamic` objects in
SystemVerilog?
- Static objects: Declared and instantiated at compile time. They have a fixed memory
allocation.
- Dynamic objects: Created at runtime using the `new` keyword. They provide flexibility and
are managed dynamically.
46. How do you use the `this` keyword in SystemVerilog?
The `this` keyword is used to refer to the current instance of the class.
47. What is the purpose of the `super` keyword in SystemVerilog?
The `super` keyword is used to refer to the base class in a derived class. It is commonly used to
call the base class constructor or methods.
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48. How do you use inheritance in SystemVerilog?
Inheritance is used to create a new class based on an existing class. The new class inherits
properties and methods from the existing class.
49. What is the purpose of polymorphism in SystemVerilog?
Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common base class.
It enables methods to behave differently based on the object that invokes them.
50. How do you use encapsulation in SystemVerilog?
Encapsulation is the concept of bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a
class, restricting direct access to some of the class’s components.
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51. What is the purpose of abstraction in SystemVerilog?
Abstraction allows you to hide complex implementation details and expose only the necessary
parts of an object or a system. This simplifies interaction and promotes reuse.
52. How do you use the `virtual` keyword in SystemVerilog?
The `virtual` keyword is used to declare methods in a base class that can be overridden in derived classes.
It supports polymorphism.
53. What is the purpose of the `pure` keyword in SystemVerilog?
In SystemVerilog, the term `pure` is not used explicitly. Instead, `pure virtual` functions are declared by
using `virtual` followed by the `;` without a method body, indicating the method must be overridden in
derived classes.
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54. How do you use the `const` keyword with classes in SystemVerilog?
The `const` keyword is used to declare constants within a class, ensuring their values cannot be changed
after initialization.
55. What is the purpose of the `static` keyword with classes in SystemVerilog?
The `static` keyword is used to declare class members (variables or methods) that are shared among all
instances of the class. Static members belong to the class itself rather than any particular instance.
56. How do you use the `local` keyword with classes in SystemVerilog?
The `local` keyword restricts the visibility of class members to the class itself, preventing access from
derived classes or external entities.
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57. What is the purpose of the `protected` keyword with classes in
SystemVerilog?
The `protected` keyword restricts access to class members to the class itself and its derived classes. It
provides a level of encapsulation that allows inheritance but not external access.
58. How do you use the `private` keyword with classes in SystemVerilog?
The `private` keyword restricts access to class members to the class itself, preventing access from both
derived classes and external entities.
59. What is the purpose of the `public` keyword with classes in
SystemVerilog?
The `public` keyword allows access to class members from anywhere. Public members are accessible
from outside the class, derived classes, and any other part of the code.
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60. How do you use the `interface` keyword with classes in SystemVerilog?
In SystemVerilog, `interface` is not used directly with classes. Instead, it is used to define signal groups
for modules. However, `virtual interfaces` can be used within classes to facilitate communication with
interfaces.
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