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12 years ago

guarded block doesn't work

Hi there! I have an odd problem. I have to implement in VHDL a Demultiplexor 1:8, using guarded blocks. When I simulate in Active-HDL it's seems that all of the guard conditions are true so it doesn't works like a demultiplexor. here is the code:

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library IEEE;

use IEEE.STD_LOGIC_1164.all;

entity demux is

port (entry,s1,s2,s3:in bit;

y: out bit_vector (7 downto 0));

end demux;

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architecture arch of demux is

begin

out0:block ( s1='0' and s2='0' and s3='0' )

begin

Y(0)<=entry;

end block;

out1:block ( s1='1' and s2='0' and s3='0' )

begin

Y(1)<=entry;

end block;

out2:block ( s1='0' and s2='1' and s3='0' )

begin

Y(2)<=entry;

end block;

out3:block ( s1='1' and s2='1' and s3='0' )

begin

Y(3)<=entry;

end block;

out4:block ( s1='0' and s2='0' and s3='1' )

begin

Y(4)<=entry;

end block;

out5:block ( s1='1' and s2='0' and s3='1' )

begin

Y(5)<=entry;

end block;

out6:block ( s1='0' and s2='1' and s3='1' )

begin

Y(6)<=entry;

end block;

out7:block ( s1='1' and s2='1' and s3='1' )

begin

Y(7)<=entry;

end block;

end arch;

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please run it. Thank you!

4 Replies

  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    12 years ago

    When you say you have to use guarded blocks, do you really have to? Its something that I have never ever used, and never ever seen used. Even in my doulos golden reference guide (which I, and many others, use as my most important VHDL reference) says

    --- Quote Start ---

    Synthesis: "Most commercial synthesis tools do not support blocks. Use processes instead"

    Tips: "It is not necessary to learn and use blocks and related syntax suych as guarded signal assignments. It is generally more efficent for simulation to use processes instead."

    --- Quote End ---

    From what I understand from my reference, and looking at your code, you should be writing:

    Y(N) <= guarded entry;

    But I am probably wrong, and I dont think you'll be able to get much help on this forum.
  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    12 years ago

    Thank you. I'm at the begining and your replay was very useful. I will read The VHDL Golder Reference Guide!

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    12 years ago

    The Doulos golden reference guide is really for those already familiar with VHDL. You need a good VHDL tutorial.

    Where did you learn how to use blocks?
  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    12 years ago

    I'm studying at the university. I wanted to use blocks because in our laboratory guide is an exercise that says:"Make a demultiplexer 1 to 8 using logic gates and for every logic gate use a block"(in my opinion it's a primitive way to make a demultiplexer in VHDL). Anyway, the point is that even if I've made a demultiplexer weeks ago using a process, I want to understand more of the concurrent domain, soo I'm testing stuff. I find the golden reference guide very useful and much more practical than our laboratory guide