Designing a proper counter is a crucial technique for sequential circuit implementation. This section introduces you to some key concepts regarding the underlying mechanism behind counter RTL code.
By implementing a user-controlled counter, we can construct a frequency divider circuit that divides the input clock by a selectable value N. When designing such a circuit, it is crucial to pay close attention to the logic structure and the proper usage of registers. This ensures that your RTL code not only passes simulation but also successfully synthesizes into a hardware implementation without any issues.
A shift register can shift its stored data when the clock signal transitions from low to high (rising edge). It's a useful module for transferring data from one module to another.
A multiplexer can route data from different input sources to the output based on the select or state signal. This example demonstrates how to dynamically output data from different input sources.