Digital Design and Modeling with VHDL and Synthesis

Digital Systems Design with VHDL and Synthesis presents an
integrated approach to digital design principles, processes, and
implementations to help the reader design much more complex systems
within a shorter design cycle. This is accomplished by introducing
digital design concepts, VHDL coding, VHDL simulation, synthesis
commands, and strategies together.

The author focuses on the ultimate product of the design cycle:
the implementation of a digital design. VHDL coding, synthesis
methodologies and verification techniques are presented as tools to
support the final design implementation. Readers will understand
how to apply and adapt techniques for VHDL coding, verification,
and synthesis to various situations.

Digital Systems Design with VHDL and Synthesis is a
result of K.C. Chang's practical experience in both design and as
an instructor. Many of the design techniques and considerations
illustrated throughout the chapters are examples of viable designs.
His teaching experience leads to a step-by-step presentation that
addresses common mistakes and hard-to-understand concepts in a way
that eases learning.

Unique features of the book include the following:

* VHDL code explained line by line to capture the logic behind
the design concepts

* VHDL is verified using VHDL test benches and simulation
tools

* Simulation waveforms are shown and explained to verify design
correctness

* VHDL code is synthesized and commands and strategies are
discussed. Synthesized schematics and results are analyzed for area
and timing

* Variations on the design techniques and common mistakes are
addressed; Demonstrated standard cell, gate array, and FPGA three
design processes

* Each with a complete design case study

* Test bench, post-layout verification, and test vector
generation processes.

Practical design concepts and examples are presented with VHDL
code, simulation waveforms, and synthesized schematics so that
readers can better understand their correspondence and
relationships.