What is Synopsys VCS?

Synopsys VCS (Verilog Compiler Simulator) is a high-performance, capacity, and integrated functional verification solution. It's primarily used for simulating and verifying hardware designs written in Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL. VCS is commonly used in the semiconductor industry to ensure the correctness and reliability of complex digital circuits before they are manufactured. It supports various verification methodologies, including testbench-based verification, assertion-based verification, and formal verification.