VHDL-AMS Tutorial

This training tool was created as task of the project REASON by
N. DREWS, T. VANGELOV, D. WUTTKE (CR8-TUI).
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The tutorial is an introduction to the implementation of analogue and mixed signal models with the VHDL-AMS description language.

It was not possible to get a low cost simulation software with support for script-controlled simulation. So you have to download and install the simulator on your own computer. You may only be able to use parts of the tutorial if you are logged in as guest. Sorry for that.

The tutorial contains the following parts:

Getting into the mixed signal simulation:
- Introduction - textual description of a model as Demo example (Acrobat-file)
- Operating Guideline to become familiar with the usage of the simulation tool (Powerpoint presentation)
Example for Exercise to practice the usage of VHDL-AMS containing:

textual description of the model to be implemented (Acrobat-File)
framework of the model with the needed interfaces and object definitions (zipped)
testbench for testing the model (zipped)

Short Reference Manual explaining required VHDL-AMS instructions and syntax (Acrobat-File)

To get started with VHDL-AMS you have to do the following steps:

First download the hAMSter Simulation Software from here
with the friendly assistance of Ansoft Corporation

Install the Software on your PC

Study the Introduction (Getting into simulation)

For assistance look at the Operating Guideline

Before implementing your own model refer to
the description of the Example for Exercise

Finally download and execute the archive with exercise files

For general help on VHDL-AMS download the Short Reference Manual