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15 years ago

Beginner questions on HDL component mapping

Hello, I have a couple of confusing points about component port mapping, which I would really appreciate some explanation on. 1) Do the inputs map to inputs only? Can an output of a comp...
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15 years ago

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There is no problem. In VHDL you instantiate entities. You can instantiate each entity as many times as you want and drive them from different signals. They are completly independent.

So in your case, its exactly like you said - 2 separate clocks drive 2 separate LEDS. there is only 1 source file for LED_FLASHER. You dont need 2 source files.

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Thank you soo much Tricky!!

Instantiating two different entities! thats what happening here.. their behavior is independent..

Appreciate all the help mate... thanks a bunch for clearing that out..