Applications of VHDL to Circuit Design

1. Switch-Level Modeling in VHDL.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Advanced Simulator Programming.- 1.3 Switch-Level Package.- 1.4 Distributed Algorithm for Pass-transistor.- 1.5 VHDL Implementation of Distributed Algorithm.- 1.6 Examples of Switch-level Networks.- 1.7 Future Research.- 1.8 Conclusion.- 1.9 References.- 2. Modeling of Transmission Line Effects in Digital Circuits.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Underlying Concepts and Structure.- 2.3 Behavioral Models.- 2.4 Application of Transmission Line Behaviors.- 2.5 Summary.- References.- 3. Behavior Modeling of Mixed Analog-Digital Circuits.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Simulation Model.- 3.3 Design Verification Methodology.- 3.4 Application of Analog-Digital Behaviors.- 3.5 Summary.- References.- 4. Modeling of Analog-Digital Loops in VHDL.- 4.1 introduction.- 4.2 AGC Loop Behavioral Models.- 4.3 Application of Automatic Gain Control Loops.- 4.4 Phase-Locked Loop Behavioral Models.- 4.5 Application of Phase-Locked Loop.- 4.6 Summary.- References.- 5. Modeling Style Issues for Synthesis.- 5.1 What is HDL Synthesis?.- 5.2 Applying HDL Synthesis Technology.- 5.3 An HDL Synthesis Policy.- 5.4 Synthesis of Register Transfer Level Constructs.- 5.5 Synthesis Style Issues in VHDL.- 5.6 A Complete Example.- 5.7 Closing Remarks.- 6. Modeling of Standard Component Libraries.- 6.1 Structure of Model Libraries.- 6.2 Relevant Issues in Logic Simulation.- 6.3 Layers of Abstraction.- 6.4 Independence from Physical Packaging.- 6.5 Strength/Level Values Set Independence.- 6.6 Independence from Timing Parameter Values.- 6.7 Toward a Standard.- 6.8 Summary.- 7. Anomalies in VHDL and How to Address Them.- 7.1 Common Misconceptions about VHDL.- 7.2 VHDL Language Inconsistencies.- 7.3 Summary.- 7.4 References.