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16 years ago

integer doesn't wrap around

I'm setting up an integer signal by saying "signal counter: integer range 0 to 11". To me this means that it would be impossible for me to count higher than 11, but for some reason the counter actua...
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16 years ago

If I end at 15 and subtract the right amount that I want to count to start at it works. I guess it just has to do with vhdl trying to make its life easier by just going by bits