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In digital design, clocks are the heartbeat of your system. But sometimes, the clock frequency you get from your oscillator or PLL is too fast for certain parts of your design. That’s where a clock divider comes in handy. It helps you generate slower clock signals by dividing down a faster input clock. In this blog…
When writing Verilog code, you’ll often come across the terms define directive and parameter. Both are used to define constants, but they serve different purposes and behave quite differently. Understanding these differences is crucial for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient hardware description code. In this post, we’ll explore the purpose of the define directive, how it works, and highlight the key…
In modern digital design, achieving high performance and throughput is essential. One of the most effective techniques to accomplish this is pipelining. Whether you’re designing CPUs, signal processors, or custom hardware accelerators, understanding how to model a pipeline can significantly improve your system’s efficiency. In this post, we’ll explore what a pipeline is, why it matters,…
Bitwise operations are at the heart of digital hardware design, enabling precise control over individual bits within signals. Whether you’re designing simple logic circuits or complex processors, understanding how to perform bitwise operations in Verilog is essential. This blog post will guide you through the basics of bitwise operators, their syntax, and practical use cases…
Finite State Machines (FSMs) are fundamental building blocks in digital design, controlling everything from simple counters to complex communication protocols. If you’re learning Verilog or designing digital circuits, understanding how to implement FSMs efficiently is essential. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the core components of an FSM, provide a practical example of a…