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[dv] Verify data_rvalid_i hardening

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Description

This PR: https://github.com/lowRISC/ibex/pull/1968 altered the handling of data_rvalid_i so that it will only cause a register write if a load is expected. Add a test that glitches data_rvalid_i when a load isn't in progress to verify this hardening.

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Research direction

Start by reading PR 1968 and the surrounding verification work for data_rvalid_i. Add a regression test that glitches data_rvalid_i while no load is in progress, then verify that no register write occurs; the test should pass with the hardening in place.

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Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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