What is svf file in vlsi?

Serial Vector Format (SVF) is a file format that contains boundary scan vectors to be sent to an electronic circuit using a JTAG interface. svf file svf file is generated by Synopsys' Design Compiler. Critical files such as RTL, netlists and libraries are automatically located. svf When Design Compiler performs an optimization, it adds the relevant Formality guidance commands to the SVF file.