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Altera_Forum
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9 years ago

Help with Verilog structure

Pardon the simple questions from a Verilog newcomer. I have three modules in a file. Compiles under Quartus OK. Load onto a Max V dev board and only the module designated as "Top" functions. Ch...
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9 years ago

1. The "top" module concept is something that quartus needs, and make sense if you think about it. Consider your design as a PCB. If you have 3 chips, and not "top" PCB to put them on, they are not going to work, as they wont be connected to one another. So Quartus needs this top to build the design.

2. Write a new top level file that includes all 3.