
Jonathan Drolet enhanced the antmicro/verilator repository by implementing support for unpacked structures in local parameters, addressing a nuanced aspect of Verilog simulation. He extended the abstract syntax tree visitor methods in C++ to parse these structures and developed targeted tests to validate the new functionality. This work improved simulation accuracy for designs using unpacked structs in localparams, reducing the need for user workarounds. Jonathan’s approach included strengthening regression tests and updating documentation to guide future development. While the enhancement was partial, it laid a solid foundation for full support and demonstrated depth in simulation, C++ development, and Verilog integration.
November 2025 — Verilator: Delivered partial but meaningful enhancement to Verilog support by adding unpacked structures handling in local parameters. Implemented new AST visitor methods, extended test coverage, and prepared the ground for full support. This improves simulation accuracy for designs using unpacked structs in localparams and reduces user workaround needs. Commit f2e05bc0b7b744e401c0cd1f9c9b59849f6d5f3f documents the change. Future work will complete full coverage and address edge cases to further reduce debugging time.
November 2025 — Verilator: Delivered partial but meaningful enhancement to Verilog support by adding unpacked structures handling in local parameters. Implemented new AST visitor methods, extended test coverage, and prepared the ground for full support. This improves simulation accuracy for designs using unpacked structs in localparams and reduces user workaround needs. Commit f2e05bc0b7b744e401c0cd1f9c9b59849f6d5f3f documents the change. Future work will complete full coverage and address edge cases to further reduce debugging time.

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