Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Review of combinational circuits -- Review of sequential circuits -- Review of finite state machines -- Review of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) -- Introduction to VHDL -- Code structure and composition -- Predefined data types -- User-defined data types -- Operators and attributes -- Concurrent code -- Concurrent code practice -- Sequential code -- Sequential code practice -- Packages and subprograms -- The case of state machines -- The case of state machines practice -- Additional design examples -- Introduction to simulation with testbenches.

"This text offers a comprehensive treatment of VHDL (VSIC Hardware Description language) and its applications to the design and simulation of real, industry-standard circuits -- at the heart of all digital systems. The book is intended for use in upper level undergraduate and graduate courses on digital system design courses. It is also known as an excellent self-instruction tool and reference for practitioners. This is a very extensive revision"-- Provided by publisher.