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Programmable Timer

Load a terminal value, count with a prescaler, and support one-shot and auto-reload modes with an exact expiry cycle.

Intermediate~50 minSelf-checking testbench
Concepts covered
  • Prescaler
  • One-shot vs reload
  • Expiry timing
  • Off-by-one analysis
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  • Complete VHDL-2008 RTL
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  • Simulation transcript & waveform
  • Measured design mistakes
  • Verification checklist
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