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RTL-02Control Logic and Sequential Design PatternsPublished

Programmable Timer Controller

Design a timer supporting start, pause, resume, restart, and terminal-count signaling.

Advanced~75 minSelf-checking testbench
Concepts covered
  • Control FSM
  • Terminal count
  • Pause / resume
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