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Use clocked processes for timing accuracy

Pipeline datapaths to increase clock frequency

Minimize combinational logic depth

Optimize resource usage through generics

Follow vendor synthesis recommendations

Ensure secure bitstreams for FPGA deployment

Use encrypted HDL sources where needed

Follow aerospace/defense compliance guidelines

Prevent Trojans by code review and formal checks

Lock FPGA configuration interfaces

Use assertions in simulation

Analyze waveforms for signal behavior

Check timing reports from synthesis

Measure resource utilization

Track clock frequencies and critical paths

Follow consistent naming conventions

Use comments and clear architecture blocks

Avoid unsynthesizable constructs

Write testbenches early

Modularize into components/packages