Verilog

Verilog is a hardware description language (HDL) used to model electronic systems, primarily digital circuits and systems-on-chip (SoCs). It enables designers to describe the structure and behavior of hardware at various levels of abstraction, from gate-level to behavioral, and is widely used in the design, verification, and synthesis of integrated circuits and FPGAs.

Also known as: Verilog HDL, Verilog-1995, Verilog-2001, Verilog-2005, IEEE 1364

Why learn Verilog?

Developers should learn Verilog when working on digital hardware design, such as creating custom logic for FPGAs, ASICs, or embedded systems, as it is essential for specifying and simulating complex hardware behaviors. It is particularly valuable in industries like semiconductor design, telecommunications, and aerospace, where precise control over hardware timing and functionality is critical.

Learning Resources

• tutorial: Verilog Tutorial by ASIC World
• docs: IEEE Standard for Verilog Hardware Description Language (IEEE 1364-2005)
• book: Verilog HDL: A Guide to Digital Design and Synthesis by Samir Palnitkar
• course: Verilog Course on Coursera by University of Colorado Boulder
• video: Verilog Introduction Video by Neso Academy