Verilog is a hardware description language (HDL) used to model and design digital circuits. It allows engineers to describe the structure and behavior of electronic systems, making it a crucial tool in FPGA and ASIC development.
The process of running Verilog code involves several steps:
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Synthesis: After engineers write the code using Verilog, it is processed by a tool,
similar to a compiler, to generate a synthesized circuit netlist. Netlists define components and their interconnections, translating Verilog code into a digital logic representation. -
Place and Route: The netlist is mapped to the physical resources of the target architecture, determining the placement of components and routing the connections between them.
To run and simulate Verilog code, you will need the following tools. Below are links to install them:
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ModelSim: A logic simulation tool - Download link:
- Select: Individual Files
- Under Intel® Quartus® Software, download: ModelSim-Intel® FPGA Edition (includes Starter Edition)
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Quartus Prime Lite: An FPGA synthesis / implementation tool - Download link:
- Select: Individual Files
- Under Intel® Quartus® Software, download: Quartus® Prime (includes Nios II EDS)
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MAX10 Device Files: MAX10 FPGA device information - Download link:
- Select: Individual Files
- Under Devices, download: MAX® 10 FPGA device support
Place all the downloaded files in the same directory, then launch Quartus Prime Lite and ModelSim to begin your workflow.
Once you have installed ModelSim and Quartus Prime Lite, you can follow the guides below to learn how to set up and run simulations:
- Using ModelSim: Step-by-step guide
- Using Quartus Prime Lite: Step-by-step guide
These guides cover how to:
- Set up a Verilog project
- Write and compile testbenches
- Run simulations and analyze waveforms