Simulation Using Isim

Simulation Using Isim

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  Simulation Using Isim by: Samuel Neseem Mina Yousry
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  Objective • Using Isimto compile and simulate a given design unit • Skills gained: – Identify basic Simulator flow 3
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  Outline • Creating Project – Writing VHDL code – Checking syntax • Interactive Simulation 4
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  Creating Project Step 1: Open Xilinx ISE -> File > New Project
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  Creating Project Cont’d. Step 2: Set Project Location And Project Name as shown then press Next
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  Creating Project Cont’d. Step 3: • Set simulator options to Isim then press Next -> finish
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  Write VHDL Code Step 1: Right click on project node then select New Source Note: if you have an existing VHDL file you can select Add Source Step 2: - Set File Name and Location - Select VHDL Module then press Next
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  Write VHDL CodeCont’d. Step 3: press Next Note: -you can change entity name and architecture name -also you can add ports as shown and then press Next -> finish
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  Write VHDL CodeCont’d. Step 4: Write your VHDL code here
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  Check Syntax To Check Syntax Follow Steps as shown Note: if there is any error it will appear Here
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  Simulation To Open simulation window Follow Steps as shown
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  Simulation Cont’d. 1-Project ports and signals 2-Zooming 3-Restart 4-Run for the time specified on the toolbar
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  Simulation Cont’d. Force clock to i/p port: Right click on the port then select Force clock Then set options and press OK
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  Simulation Cont’d. Force constant value to i/p port: Right click on the port then select Force constant Then set the value and press OK
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  Simulation Cont’d.
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  Simulation Cont’d. To show Variables in a proces Follow Steps as shown where #3 is process in your project
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  Contacts • You cancontact us at: – http://www.embedded-tips.blogspot.com/ 18