3. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , identifying the deadlock candidate comprising: invoking one or more formal engines; and initiating the first formal search at the one or more formal engines.
4. The computer implemented method of claim 3 , identifying the deadlock candidate further comprising: sweeping a pertinent portion of the state space of the electronic design from the initial state using the formal verification techniques; and determining one or more sets of clock cycle-based stimuli for one or more clock cycles for the electronic design.