Layered Agent Sequence (By using a clean and layered sequence structure, you simplify your work and

To, Test Case Writers
"By using a clean and layered sequence structure, you simplify your work and make your testbench more powerful."
In traditional UVM sequences, the data generation and low-level protocol handling are often bundled together. This works fine for simple cases, but as designs grow in complexity, this tight coupling becomes a bottleneck.
A layered agent sequence separates concerns:
· The high-level sequence generates abstract transactions
(like packets or instructions).
· The lower layer sequence converts them into protocol-specific data
(like signals or bit-fields).

Great! The layered agent sequence isn’t just useful for testbench architecture, it’s a game-changer for the test case writer.
How a Layered Agent Sequence Benefits the Test Case Writer
Focus on “What” Not “How”
· Instead of worrying about how to encode a protocol or pack a transaction into bits,
· The test case writer can just focus on what to send (e.g., a packet with certain fields).
More time crafting meaningful scenarios
Faster Debugging
· Errors are easier to localize:
· Test scenario bugs stay at the high level.
· Protocol bugs are isolated in the lower layer.
Clear separation makes root-cause analysis much easier.
Improved Reusability
· The same test sequence can be reused across:
· Different DUTs (as long as the protocol stays the same),
· Multiple environments (e.g., block-level, chip-level).
Write once, use many times.
Consistency Across Tests
· Layered sequences enforce structure and coding standards.
· No ad-hoc hacks or per-testcase workarounds.
This leads to a more maintainable and scalable testbench.

Layered agent sequences are required to write clean, reusable, scalable, and maintainable testbenches in UVM.
They help separate test intent from protocol mechanics—making your verification flow efficient and future-proof.
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