Examples

Jump right in with MyHDL examples. Consult the Manual when needed.

Flip-flops and Latches  

  • modelling and simulating small sequential devices
  • waveform viewing
  • automatic conversion to Verilog or VHDL

Johnson Counter  

  • modelling a counter
  • writing a test bench for the counter and simulating it
  • automatic conversion to Verilog

StopWatch  

  • writing a unit test before the implementation
  • using py.test as a unit test framework
  • coding a hierarchical design
  • coding for ROM inference
  • synthesis of the output Verilog code

Cordic-based Sine Computer  

  • using the intbv class to model negative numbers
  • using conversion to handle the details of signed and unsigned representations
  • taking advantage of the elaboration phase for conversion
  • using co-simulation to verify the output Verilog code

Bitonic Sort  

  • writing structural MyHDL code using recursion and lists of signals
  • using a reference software implementation

Hello World  

  • the advantages of MyHDL integer arithmetic
  • embedded scripting in convertible code