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From: Rich Katz <rich.katz@gsfc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Coding State Machines By Hand Or With Graphical Entry Tools
> Does anyone have any experience with statecad? In general, is it
> worthwhile going to a visual state machine entry as opposed to coding in
> vhdl [no vhdl-verilog wars, we're using vhdl] or <gasp> designing with
> gates, flip-flops, and macros?
>
> - Rich Katz
> NASA
From: "Frederick K. Best" <fbest@slr.orl.lmco.com>
I used to code in text-only VHDL and Verilog. I found using a graphical
entry tool such as Summit's Visual or Mentor Graphics' Renoir increased
productivity quite a bit.
Visual HDL from Summit ( www.summit-design.com ) is a VHDL front-end tool
using graphical design methods such as block diagrams, state machines, flow
charts and truth tables to generate synthesizable HDL code that is optimized
for specific synthesis tools (Synopsys, etc.)
- Frederick K. Best
Lockheed Martin
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