How to use the VHDL and schematic design entry tools.
ABSTRACT
Demonstrates how to create a top-level schematic that contains instantiations of the modules, and describe how to wire together the modules, and determine the circuit behavior by computer simulation.
Starting the Xilinx’s Software
For PC users, start Xilinx program from the Start menu by selecting the following path: Start Programs Xilinx Foundation Series 2.1i Project Manager
Creating New Project
Select OKNew Project dialog box comes outGive “Name”—Lab5; create the directory path —a:\lab5; Select OK
Creating a New Schematic
Click on the third item named Schematic Editor in the first flow chart box.
Schematic Editor
Schematic Editor Window
Symbol Toolbox
Libraries
Click on the Symbols Toolbox iconClick on Select Libraries
Instantiating VHDL Modules
• Select FJKSRE from the SC Symbols Window.• Place four FJKSREs in the schematic editor
window by simply dragging from the SC Symbols Window.
Instantiating VHDL Modules
Similarly select AND2.Place three AND2’s in the Schematic Editor Window.
Instantiating VHDL Modules
Place one inverter in the Schematic Editor Window.Select VCC and GND and place it on the Schematic Editor Window.
Adding Hierarchy Connectors
Click on the Hierarchy Connector Symbol.
Wiring the Components
• Go to the left toolbar and click on Draw wires Symbol.• To make a connection:1. Click once at the vertex of a pin; 2. Extend the wire to the desired length; 3. Click on the location you want the wire to terminate.
Draw Wires
Simulation
Click on the Simulator button in the taskbar on the top of the workspace.
Simulator
Simulation
Inside the Waveform Viewer Window click on Add Signals.
Double Click
Setting the Field Values
Click on the text that says Clock, then click on the Select Simulator button in the Waveform Viewer Window.
Select Simulators
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Double Click
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Setting the Field Values
Click on the text that says Reset, then click the Logic States Button.
Logic StatesClick
Simulation Step
Final Output
Reference
Lab Manual