Whats up guys. Whats the practical difference between VHDL and embedded Systems Design and what are they each used for?

Design is just well, design. Its really wide and you gotta consider lots of issues like
what kinda embedded system it is, whether real time or not, then you talk abt the kind of embedded OS youre going to use, so there are really many issues sorrounding "design". But you can use VHDL to interface with the FPGA (Embedded platform).

check out www.embedded.com, for more answers.

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Thanks wavemaster for the reply. Actually, Have been programming in C++ for a while now. I have had interest in electronics for a while as well. I have been trying to see how i can merge programming with electronics. So from my research i got to know about embedded system and vhdl as areas that are related to what i want to do. So my main aim was to get information that will guide me from this forum. How do u think i can go about this?

Depends on what you want. Embedded applications are coded in C, pure C, but since you know C++
learning it shouldnt be hard. VHDL can be used for modelling the hardware architecture of something you designed,
like you might have an architecture you have designed, and if you want to be sure it works, then you can model it in
vhdl. You can use software like modelsim or xlinx for simulations.
Some smart guys have C to vhdl compilers, so you can just code in c, and the lower level details are handled by the compiler.
Theres a lot of stuff floating around on the net, so just do some more research.
The site i gave you should have enough info, You can also google xlinxs website.

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Big thanks to you wavemaster. I'm going to research more on the subject. At least i now have an understanding of what VHDL is. Thanks a lot.

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geebengs: Big thanks to you wavemaster. I'm going to research more on the subject. At least i now have an understanding of what VHDL is. Thanks a lot.

VHDL, or VHSIC (very high speed integrated circuit) hardware description language is a firmware language used to design digital systems. You don't use it to model what you design, you use it to design digital and mixed signal systems. There are several languages you can use in, note I did not say to, designing embedded sys, and VHDL is one powerful one for the digital and mixed signal part of yur design. You write your vhdl and a synthesizer spits out the circuit. Xilinx, altera, synplify and modelsim all let you simulate your design, (with xilinx's somewhat new isim eliminating the need for modelsim, although a lot of old timers are stuck on modelsim from my observation) and Xilinx lets you actually synthesize. Synplify is worth the investment since it's device independent, but only if you intend to use different devices. Xilinx appears to be the king with their ever growing Spartan family. If you are familiar with verilog, VHDL is its cooler and more popular sibling.

Also VHDL can be used depending on the level of abstraction on FPGA, GA (gate array) and ASICs ( application specific integrated circuit), I am new to it but flow easily, does anyone here have a good understanding of automata?

VHDL, a hardware description language, is used for digital circuit design, while Embedded Systems Design involves creating software and hardware for small computing systems. VHDL focuses on hardware description and simulation, while Embedded Systems Design encompasses a broader range of skills, including microcontroller programming and interfacing with sensors and actuators. If you're interested in mastering Embedded Systems Design, consider enrolling in The IoT Academy's embedded systems course in Noida. This course provides hands-on training in designing and developing embedded systems for IoT applications, equipping you with the skills needed for a successful career in this field.