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Introduction to Verilog

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.

Designing with FPGAs and CPLDs

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.

Verilog Designer's Library

Why start coding from scratch when you can work from this library of pre-tested routines, created by an HDL expert? There are plenty of introductory texts to describe the basics of Verilog, but Verilog Designer's Library is the only book that offers real, reusable routines that you can put to work right away. Verilog Designer's Library organizes Verilog routines according to functionality, making it easy to locate the material you need. Each function is described by a behavioral model to use for simulation, followed by the RTL code you'll use to synthesize the gate-level implementation. Extensive test code is included for each function, to assist you with your own verification efforts.

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

Horror Flick, the novel, is about a grade-Z movie called, of course, "Horror Flick." This film's star is Reva Trantini, a peer of Chaney, Lugosi, and Karloff, who died mysteriously during filming. Now his spirit resides in the film and feeds on the lives of its eclectic viewers.

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.

The Amazing Adventure of Edward and Dr. Sprechtmachen

Edward is a young boy who likes to collect old, strange things. One day, Edward sees an alluring contraption to add to his collection. But it's sitting in the back yard of a strange little man who lives nearby. Edward sneaks into the yard, where he is caught by the man, Dr. Sprechtmachen, an inventor of strange gizmos. They become friends and Edward helps Dr. S build an experimental rocket ship.

One evening, Edward gets into a fight with his parents and runs away to Dr. S's house. There, he accidentally starts up the rocket and the two of them blast off for Pluto where they meet wonderful, purple jelly-like creatures. These Plutacians treat Edward and Dr. S as heroes, until they inadvertently start a war between two groups of people on Pluto -- one group has their antenna on the right side of their heads, while the other group has their antenna on the left.

Edward and Dr. S must come up with a plan to stop the war. The story becomes filled with goofy characters, exciting spaceship chases, suspenseful anticipations, secret meetings in dimly lit rooms, and a Romeo and Juliet type love affair, all against a backdrop of preparations for global war on Pluto. In the end, our heroes stop the war by demonstrating, in their own unique way, just how silly prejudice can be.

Edward and Dr. S finally get enough fuel to blast off back to earth. They make their teary goodbyes. Back on earth, Edward is a different person. He stands up to the other kids when they tease him. He treats people of all kinds with goodwill. And he comes to realize that strangers are not always so strange.