Learn MYHDL with Real Code Examples

4-bit adder or ALU design using MyHDL

Finite state machine controlling a traffic light

UART or SPI interface modeled in Python

Testbench simulation of a memory controller

Conversion of a Python module to VHDL for FPGA synthesis

Check signal types and initialization

Ensure correct use of decorators for processes

Validate testbench inputs and expected outputs

Confirm simulation time and event triggering

Check conversion warnings for synthesizable constructs

Verify combinational logic outputs

Simulate sequential logic with clocks and resets

Check finite state machine transitions

Validate conversion to HDL against Python simulation

Compare waveforms to expected behavior

Convert MyHDL modules to VHDL/Verilog

Synthesize HDL using FPGA tools

Integrate modules into larger FPGA or ASIC designs

Use Python simulation for iterative design improvement

Deploy verified HDL designs onto hardware

Python 3.x runtime

MyHDL library

GHDL for VHDL simulation

Icarus Verilog for Verilog simulation

Waveform viewers like GTKWave

Python scientific libraries (NumPy) for test data

HDL simulators for co-simulation

FPGA toolchains for synthesized output

Version control (Git) for hardware projects

CI/CD pipelines for automated simulation and conversion

Use Python modules for reusable hardware designs

Automate testbench generation

Simulate before conversion to HDL

Integrate with FPGA toolchains early

Document design and simulation workflow

Mapping Python logic to synthesizable HDL

Debugging complex testbenches

Simulating large designs efficiently

Ensuring correct timing and synchronization

Integrating converted HDL with other modules