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Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) use statements, like programming language statements, in order to define, simulate, synthesize, and layout hardware. One of the main HDLs is Verilog, a widely used and standardized language. Verilog can be used to design anything from the most complex ASIC to the least complex PAL. As ASICs and FPGAs become more complex, HDLs become a necessity for their design. This course teaches how to use Verilog to design and simulate hardware. It begins by explaining the benefits of HDLs over other design entry methods, including its ability to model different levels of abstraction, its reusability, and documentability. Next, the syntax of the Verilog language is explained in detail. By the end of the course, you will be able to design and simulate real hardware using Verilog.

Choose the right programmable logic devices with this guide to the technologies and internal architectures of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs). Engineers will learn about important design, verification, synthesis, and testing issues as well as the different Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools available. Engineering managers can use the step-by-step Universal Design Methodology^TM (UDM) to optimally allocate resources and manpower and to accurately schedule and budget the development process. The result is a working, reliable chip.

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Universal Design Methodology (UDM) is a trademark of Zeidman Consulting. It may be used freely as long as its use generally conforms to the accepted definition as stated in the book.

Coverage includes:

• Essential Verilog coding techniques
• Basic building blocks of successful routines
• State machines and memories
• Practical debugging guidelines

Although Verilog Designer's Library assumes a basic familiarity with Verilog structure and syntax, it does not require a background in programming. Beginners can work through the book in sequence to develop their skills, while experienced Verilog users can go directly to the routines they need. Hardware designers, systems analysts, VARs, OEMs, software developers, and system integrators will find it an ideal sourcebook on all aspects of Verilog development.

The CD-ROM includes all of the Verilog code from the book.

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Horror Flick's hero is Brent Wooden, a Clint Eastwood-type, macho detective who is more at ease with deranged killers than evil, demon-possessed material objects. His assistants in this case include Buttonwillow McKittrick, a hippie, brainy, yet peculiarly seductive psychic, Roger Herman, an ultra-low budget film maker with an ultra-high budget ego, and Billy Bob Henson, a film critic with his nose pointed permanently skyward.

Horror Flick is populated with lots of other bizarre and interesting characters, all of whom come into contact with the film, few of whom survive. Brent Wooden follows the string of gruesome and bizarre deaths, hoping to catch this evil spirit and stop it before the film's nationally scheduled broadcast. Will he do it? Will the nation fall victim to the worst catastrophe since disco dancing? Will Brent and Buttonwillow fall in love and live happily ever after? Read the book and find out.

Horror Flick is not to be confused with a serious horror novel, a serious mystery novel, a serious romance novel, or any serious work of fiction. It's a fun, satirical romp with lots of elements from lots of genres.