EE 4702-1 - References

Unix References

Unix is a Four Letter Word... and Vi is a Two Letter Abbreviation, by Christopher C. Taylor. (2.56 kB html)

A 48-page (in PDF form) introduction to Unix. Reasonably concise. Available in HTML, PostScript, and PDF.

ModelSim Simulator References

ModelSim EE/SE Tutorial. (PDF)   or   ECE-Only Access (1.11 MB PDF)

Tutorial for the ModelSim software. (Compiler, simulator, editor, waveform viewer, etc.) Read Lessons 7 (Basic Verilog simulation) and 12 (Using the Wave window) before attempting the homework assignments.
Notes on Lesson 7:

• Step 2: <install_dir> is /opt/local/.
• Step 3: When you enter the command vsim -gui a rhinoceros-emblazoned dialog box will pop up. Click "Done" in that dialog and work with the "ModelSim" window which should have also appeared.
• Post-tutorial: to re-run a simulation (for example, after editing and re-compiling) click the "Restart" button or select "Restart" from the run menu. In either case click restart on the dialog that will pop up.



ModelSim EE/SE User's Manual. (4.60 MB PDF)

User manual for the ModelSim software. Read chapter 10 to get the most out of the software.




ModelSim EE/SE Quick Guide (PDF)   or   ECE Access Only (83.7 kB PDF)

Two-page quick reference guide for ModelSim software. Not necessary or very helpful for completing the assignments. Mostly describes the command-line interface, meant for advanced users. OTOH, this guide is for you if you find it easier to type "run 125" than entering 125 in the toolbar run field and then clicking "Run".

Synthesis (Leonardo Spectrum) References (2000)

LeonardoSpectrum HDL Synthesis (1.42 MB PDF)

Description of the synthesis capabilities and limits of Leonardo Spectrum. The material here is a good complement to and reference for the material presented in class. Unfortunately it's far from a model of good technical writing. Important details on synthesis are mixed with introductory material on Verilog, so be careful about skipping over material that seems elementary.




LeonardoSpectrum User's Guide (2.93 MB PDF)

User manual for Leonardo Spectrum. Because it assumes extensive EDA knowledge it may be more confusing than helpful, at least at first. Use it to look for information on features of Leonardo Spectrum. Leonardo Spectrum Level 3 is installed here.




LeonardoSpectrum Command Reference (957 kB PDF)

Reference for Leonardo Spectrum commands. These are not needed for class assignments. They would be used by those using the command-line version of Leonardo (spectrum) or by those writing scripts.

Verilog References

Qualis Design Corporation Verilog HDL Quick Reference Card Revision 1.0 (18.1 kB PDF)

Two-page, triptych-foldable, quick reference guide for Verilog. (Company promotion.) Recommended.




"Handbook on Verilog HDL," by Daniel C. Hyde, Computer Science Department, Bucknell University.

A 32-page (PDF) guide to Verilog used at Bucknell University and widely cited. Useful if you didn't buy the book or if you need the material described differently.




Standard 1364-1995 IEEE Standard Hardware Description Language Based on the Verilog Hardware Description Language, 1995

The canonical reference for Verilog is IEEE standard 1364-1995. It is reasonably readable and is more concise and complete than the textbook. It can be purchased for $147 ($118 for members) from the IEEE Store. It is also available for free, sort of. There is a version on the net at IEEE Verilog HDL Language Reference Manual Project, but its not intended for public use. A pre-IEEE-standard copy is included with the Silos III Demo simulator distribution in ...\silos3\Help\VERILOG.HLP. (The Silos demo simulator is on the second CD-ROM in the back of the Ciletti text.)