Advanced VHDL

Increase VHDL proficiency by learning advanced techniques for writing more robust and reusable code.

The focus is on:

This comprehensive course is targeted toward designers who already have some experience with VHDL.

2-Day Instructor-led Course	Price USD	Training Credits
Hosted Online - $600/day	$1200	12
In-Person Public Registration - $600/day	$1200	12
Printed Course Book (A PDF book is included in the course fee)	$100	1
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2 Days

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VHDL users with intermediate knowledge of VHDL.

* This course does not focus on any particular architecture.

After completing this comprehensive training, you will know how to:

Day 1	Day 2
VHDL Overview Simulation Concepts Advanced Data Types Subprograms and Design Attributes LAB: Flexible Functions Construct and use predefined attributes to build functions and procedures that automatically adjust to the size of the passed arguments as well as creating a reusable module with unconstrained ports. Access Type Techniques and Blocks LAB: Linked Lists with Access Types Create linked lists to capture arbitrarily large data sets. Also included in this lab is a reusable helper package for managing singly linked lists. Utilizing File IO LAB: TextIO Techniques Load memory for synthesis via a text file using the TextIO extensions for std_logic and std_logic_vector as provided by the std_logic_TextIO package.	Advanced Techniques in VHDL LAB: Creating Real-World Simulations Create spread-spectrum clocks with jitter and other real-world factors. Model board and behavioral component delay. Supporting Multiple Platforms LAB: Supporting Multiple Platforms Effectively use configuration statements, conditional generates, and scripts to build variations on VHDL themes. Non-Integer Numbers LAB: Implementing Fixed and Floating Point Numbers Construct a simple fixed point math example and compare to the IEEE_PROPOSED fixed and floating point models. Appendix: Guarded Signals

Day 1

Day 2

VHDL Overview
Simulation Concepts
Advanced Data Types
Subprograms and Design Attributes
LAB: Flexible Functions
Construct and use predefined attributes to build functions and procedures that automatically adjust to the size of the passed arguments as well as creating a reusable module with unconstrained ports.
Access Type Techniques and Blocks
LAB: Linked Lists with Access Types
Create linked lists to capture arbitrarily large data sets. Also included in this lab is a reusable helper package for managing singly linked lists.
Utilizing File IO
LAB: TextIO Techniques
Load memory for synthesis via a text file using the TextIO extensions for std_logic and std_logic_vector as provided by the std_logic_TextIO package.

Advanced Techniques in VHDL
LAB: Creating Real-World Simulations
Create spread-spectrum clocks with jitter and other real-world factors. Model board and behavioral component delay.
Supporting Multiple Platforms
LAB: Supporting Multiple Platforms
Effectively use configuration statements, conditional generates, and scripts to build variations on VHDL themes.
Non-Integer Numbers
LAB: Implementing Fixed and Floating Point Numbers
Construct a simple fixed point math example and compare to the IEEE_PROPOSED fixed and floating point models.
Appendix: Guarded Signals

Please note: The instructor may change the content order to provide a better learning experience.

Designing with VHDL course or equivalent knowledge of modeling, simulation, and RTL coding
At least 6 months of coding experience beyond an introductory course