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A tutorial on VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) for sophomore and junior undergraduate students and professionals, providing a step- by-step introduction to learning VHDL as an applied language to be used in the design and testing of digital logic networks. Command syntax and structure are emphasized, and writing is based on many examples of real-world logic circuits. Readers will learn to write VHDL code and simulate the behavior of any logic network, from basic to complex. Includes chapter summaries and exercises. Assumes background in a high-level programming language but no prior knowledge of HDLs. Presentation is intended to permit integration of basic concepts underlying VHDL into existing courses without necessitating additional credit hours. Can also be used for self study. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Designed as an inexpensive companion text in courses that use VHDL, this book provides students with a thorough grounding in the basic concepts and language of VHDL, and allows them to apply what they've learned using realistic examples. Concepts are followed by examples and tutorials. For schools wanting to introduce VHDL into their undergraduate computer engineering sequence courses, this inexpensive supplement provides the basics.

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This book provides a thorough grounding in the basic concepts and language of VHDL. The piece contains tutorial descriptions and presents programming mechanics unique to CAD tools and environments. Featuring an application-oriented perspective, this book's concepts are followed by examples and tutorials. This book allows the reader to apply what they've learned using realistic examples. Excellent for persons that want to introduce VHDL into their computer engineering sequence programs.

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Provides tutorial descriptions and presents programming mechanics unique to CAD tools and environments.
- Tutorials integrate details of the programming mechanics.
- Appendices will provide details necessary for specific commercially available simulators.
Emphasizes examples, extensive use of timing diagrams, event lists and many tutorials for independent study.
Features an application-oriented perspective rather than a language oriented perspective.
- Each application and concept is illustrated with several examples.
Ends each chapter with summaries that include a list of "Do's and Don'ts."
Contains a number of sample problems, many of which will feature worked solutions.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prentice Hall; First Edition (September 5, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 013519802X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135198025
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches

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Good intro to VHDL

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2004

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Mr Yalamanchili does a great job of introducing the reader to VHDL. The book is long enough to get you to understand the VHDL language, without being so long as to bore you to tears. After reading the book, I feel that I could design most any simple-medium complexity digital circuit in VHDL without much difficulty. My only complaint is the author's poor indenting of his code. This makes it difficult at times to follow the flow of his code. Other than this minor flaw, the book is perfect.

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Todd Ebert

The book lives up well to its title

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2004

I know there are many hardware design engineers and students who suffer from "VHDL anxiety" since it tends to seem alot less intuitive than verilog (especially in this age when C has surpassed ada as a common programming language taught at universities). For this reason Yalamanchili's VHDL Starter's Guide represents a nice contribution to the field. There is enough material in the guide to satisfy, say a senior computer-engineering student who is being intorduced for the first time.
My only complaint about the book is its lack of appendices and specification of the entire language. So look somewhere else if this is the purpose for buying a VHDL book. However, as a place to start, it seems quite effective in developing the confidence needed to move on to the more technical aspects of synthesis and simulation.
By the way, the author has written a thicker introductory hardcover book on VHDL published by Prentice Hall. The title is different, but it is virtually the same content. Little if anything was changed from that book to this starter guide. So be careful.

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Peter Koziar

Not only a starters guide, but a good reference

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012

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When I first started learning VHDL, I found this book to be excellent at teaching the fundamental concepts that are essential for synthesis as well as simulation. Even now, years later, I keep it on my shelf since it's a good, quick reference to those constructs I rarely use.

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014

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All of the information in this book is available online for free. I'd only suggest buying it if you're required to for class.

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2006

I have over 10 years of electronics design experience but have never used VHDL (CUPL and ABLE, yes). This book seems like it was written not by a hardware designer, but a by a programmer. Starting with zero knowledge of VHDL, his examples are hard to follow, and coding style is not consistant leading to confusion. I downladed a free tutorial program from Aldec.com and it has helped my understanding of the book GREATLY. In fact, it turns out the author references Aldec's Active-HDL simulator in appendix A.

To Mr. Yalamanchili's credit, he does clearly state in his book, on page x of the preface, that this is supposed to be a supplementary text.

I would recommend another book if you want to buy a "VHDL for Total Noobs" type that could also serve as a reference later on.

Also, a glossary would have helped greatly.

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Kirk Fabbri

Great introduction of VHDL

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016

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Great introduction of VHDL. Highly recommended if you don't have a lot of experience with VHDL and need a good primer.

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Aleksey Pozhidaev

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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010

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The book, in general, is very well written. Good examples, simple to follow explanations. True 'starting guide'. Seller - on-time shipment, item received in the expected condition.

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016

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