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[otbn,dv] Model mismatch for URND in LOCKED state

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Component:DV Earlgrey-PROD Candidate IP:otbn Priority:P3 Type:Enhancement
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Description

Injecting fatal errors that causes immediate locking behaviour causes mismatches between model and RTL. In the case of a fatal error causing immediate locking, model drops URND request while RTL continues to operate regardless of the state of the controller. Ideally, model should match RTL even in LOCKED state.

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by locating the OTBN model and RTL paths that handle URND requests and controller LOCKED state, then reproduce the fatal-error injection mismatch. Done means the model and RTL agree on URND behavior while LOCKED, with the relevant design-verification checks passing.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot, security, testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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