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Sequential LogicPublished

4-bit Up/Down Counter

Count up or down under control with enable and synchronous load, and verify wrap-around in both directions.

Intermediate~40 minSelf-checking testbench
Concepts covered
  • unsigned arithmetic
  • Wrap-around
  • Synchronous load
  • Control priority
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  • Problem statement & specification
  • Complete VHDL-2008 RTL
  • Self-checking testbench
  • Simulation transcript & waveform
  • Measured design mistakes
  • Verification checklist
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