Learn VHDL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic syntax, entities, architectures
Build combinational logic blocks
Work with FSMs and sequential circuits
Write testbenches
Synthesize on FPGA boards
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Entities/architectures
Week 2: Processes and signals
Week 3: FSMs & datapaths
Week 4: FPGA synthesis & timing
Interview Questions
Difference between signal and variable?
Explain entity/architecture.
Blocking vs non-blocking equivalents?
How do sensitivity lists work?
What constructs are synthesizable?
Cheat Sheet
entity NAME is ... end;
architecture RTL of NAME is ... end;
signal X : std_logic;
process(clk) begin if rising_edge(clk) then ... end if; end process;
<= for signals, := for variables
Books
VHDL Primer by Bhasker
Circuit Design with VHDL by Pedroni
The Designer’s Guide to VHDL
Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL
Tutorials
VHDL basics for beginners
FPGA design with VHDL
Testbench writing tutorials
Advanced VHDL design patterns
Official Docs
IEEE 1076 VHDL Standard
IEEE Numeric_Std Documentation
GHDL & Vendor Tool Docs
Community Links
EDA forums
StackOverflow VHDL tag
GHDL and FPGA communities
Reddit r/FPGA
Vendor support forums
Community Support
VHDL GitHub communities
EDA forums
StackOverflow VHDL tag
GHDL community
FPGA vendor forums