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Vector files and verilog ams modules

mhkvy4
mhkvy4 over 7 years ago

I have made a verilogams module for a 2 to 4 decoder where both the input and output buses are logic disciplines. I then made a test bench for the module which consisted of a verilog a model of a counter some vpulse sources and it was working.

I was wondering if a verilog ams module can use a vector file as a stimulus with connectlib files selected to determine the logic levels. So far it doesn't seem to be working. Can vec files only work with actual device circuit models or do they work with functional and verilog ams

   

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    mhkvy4 over 7 years ago

    sorry mods can move this post to the Mixed Signal design forum.

    thanks 

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  • Andrew Beckett
    Andrew Beckett over 7 years ago in reply to mhkvy4

    I won't bother moving it - just as easy to answer here. Vector files (and VCD files) can only drive analog nets, not digital nets in a  mixed-signal simulation. You'd have to stick a resistor (say) between the net being driven by the vector file and the module with logic inputs.

    That's because the discipline resolution is not influenced by the presence of vector files, and so it wouldn't know to add a connect module instance (an interface element) on that net.

    Regards,

    Andrew.

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    mhkvy4 over 7 years ago in reply to Andrew Beckett

    Thanks, Andrew for the quick response. 

    Is the discipline resolution influenced by the presence of verilog A models and analog sources like a pwl source? If I use a connect module instance and just drive the decoder (with logic inputs) with just a voltage pwl source would that work? 

    Thanks for the help. 

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    mhkvy4 over 7 years ago in reply to Andrew Beckett

    Thanks, Andrew for the quick response. 

    Is the discipline resolution influenced by the presence of verilog A models and analog sources like a pwl source? If I use a connect module instance and just drive the decoder (with logic inputs) with just a voltage pwl source would that work? 

    Thanks for the help. 

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