Verilog HDL: A Guide to Digital Design and Synthesis (2nd Edition)

Description

Fully updated for the latest versions of Verilog HDL (2nd Edition), this complete reference progresses logically from the most fundamental Verilog concepts to today’s most advanced digital design techniques. Written for both experienced students and newcomers, it offers broad coverage of Verilog HDL from a practical design perspective. One step at a time, Samir Palnitkar introduces students to gate, dataflow (RTL), behavioral, and switch level modeling; presents the Programming Language Interface (PLI); describes leading logic synthesis methodologies; explains timing and delay simulation; and introduces many other essential techniques for creating tomorrows complex digital designs. Palnitkar offers a wealth of proven Verilog HDL modeling tips, and more than 300 fully-updated illustrations, examples, and exercises. Each chapter contains detailed learning objectives and convenient summaries.

Key Features

• NEW—Fully updated for the latest versions of Verilog HDL.
• Broad coverage, from the fundamentals to the state-of-the-art—Logically progresses from basic techniques for building and simulating small Verilog models to advanced techniques for constructing tomorrow’s most sophisticated digital designs.
• Extensive examples, illustrations, and exercises—Illuminates every aspect of Verilog HDL design with practical examples and hands-on exercises.
• Learning objectives and summaries in every chapter—Includes many features designed to promote easier learning and deeper mastery.
• CD-ROM—SILOS III simulation environment by Simucad, Inc.

Table of Contents

1. BASIC VERILOG TOPICS
   1. Overview of Digital Design with Verilog HDL.
   2. Hierarchical Modeling Concepts.
   3. Basic Concepts.
   4. Modules and Ports.
   5. Gate-Level Modeling.
   6. Dataflow Modeling.
   7. Behavioral Modeling.
   8. Tasks and Functions.
   9. Useful Modeling Techniques.
2. ADVANCED VERILOG TOPICS
   1. Timing and Delays.
   2. Switch Level Modeling.
   3. User-Defined Primitives.
   4. Programming Language Interface.
   5. Logic Synthesis with Verilog HDL.
   6. Advanced Verification Techniques.

Author Biography

Samir Palnitkar is currently the President of Jambo Systems, Inc., a leading ASIC design and verification services company which specializes in high-end designs for microprocessor, networking, and communications applications. Mr. Palnitkar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, a Masters and in Electrical Engineering from University of Washington, Seattle, and an MBA degree from San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. Mr. Palnitkar was also a leading member of the group that first experimented with cycle-based simulation technology on joint projects with simulator companies.