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Chisel code written in Scala defines hardware generators

FIRRTL compiler converts Chisel IR to Verilog

Modules and parameters define reusable hardware blocks

Simulation/test harness uses Scala testing framework

Generated Verilog can be synthesized using FPGA or ASIC tools

Chisel code defines hardware generators

FIRRTL IR represents intermediate hardware form

Verilog output generated for synthesis

Simulation via ChiselTest or Verilator

Parameterized designs instantiated with Scala code

Parameterized modules for reuse

Hierarchical composition of submodules

Functional description for combinational/sequential logic

Test-driven development using ChiselTest

Integration with FIRRTL compiler passes

Custom CPU cores for FPGA prototyping

Memory controllers and cache hierarchies

DSP accelerators for signal processing

Peripheral interfaces for SoCs

Parameterized reusable hardware IP

High-level abstraction for hardware design

Parameterization and modularity

Functional programming paradigms

Strong typing and compile-time checks

Reusability and maintainability of hardware generators

Use parameterized modules for repeated structures

Hierarchically compose complex designs

Optimize Vec and Bundle usage

Profile simulation for large designs

Incrementally test and synthesize modules

Port legacy Verilog modules to Chisel generators

Refactor combinational logic to high-level abstractions

Wrap sequential state in registers

Verify functional equivalence using ChiselTest

Document generator parameters and interface