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16 years ago

input[7..0] to output[0..7]

can i connect in .bdf file 2 bus in this mode? input[7] -> output[0] input[6] ->output[1] ... input[0] ->output[7] is this the right text mode? input[7..0] output[0..7]
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16 years ago

It is a virtual buffer that will be eliminated by logic synthesis. You find it in Primitives->Buffer section of bdf editor symbol libraries.

Its purpose is only to allow you to connect traces with different names.