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Honored ContributorPurpose of WIRE buffer in BDF
What is the purpose of the "WIRE" buffer in BDF schematics ? The reason for asking is related to the Verilog "WIRE", which I understand to be analogous to a VHDL "SIGNAL" (I don't know Verilog). ...
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Honored ContributorBoth serve the same purpose. But the Wire buffer has a buffer in between. This can be used to insert delays in the line and also to improve the drive strength / fan-out of such signals.
