A tutorial on VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) for sophomore and junior undergraduate students and professionals, providing a step- by-step introduction to learning VHDL as an applied language to be used in the design and testing of digital logic networks. Command syntax and structure are emphasized, and writing is based on many examples of real-world logic circuits. Readers will learn to write VHDL code and simulate the behavior of any logic network, from basic to complex. Includes chapter summaries and exercises. Assumes background in a high-level programming language but no prior knowledge of HDLs. Presentation is intended to permit integration of basic concepts underlying VHDL into existing courses without necessitating additional credit hours. Can also be used for self study. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
This book provides a thorough grounding in the basic concepts and language of VHDL. The piece contains tutorial descriptions and presents programming mechanics unique to CAD tools and environments. Featuring an application-oriented perspective, this book's concepts are followed by examples and tutorials. This book allows the reader to apply what they've learned using realistic examples. Excellent for persons that want to introduce VHDL into their computer engineering sequence programs.
FEATURES:
- Provides tutorial descriptions and presents programming mechanics unique to CAD tools and environments.
- Tutorials integrate details of the programming mechanics.
- Appendices will provide details necessary for specific commercially available simulators.
- Emphasizes examples, extensive use of timing diagrams, event lists and many tutorials for independent study.
- Features an application-oriented perspective rather than a language oriented perspective.
- Each application and concept is illustrated with several examples.
- Ends each chapter with summaries that include a list of "Do's and Don'ts."
- Contains a number of sample problems, many of which will feature worked solutions.