V files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Verilog Source Code File
A file with .V extension contains Verilog source code. Verilog is a hardware description language that specifies a model of an electronic system. V files typically have Verilog 2005 source code. Veril...
General Information
| Title | Verilog File Extension |
| Extension | .v |
| Full Form | Verilog Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Cadence Design Systems, others |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Hardware description |
| Additional Functions | Simulation, Synthesis |
| Features | Hardware modeling, Concurrent |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Circuits | Yes |
| FPGA Design | Yes |
| ASIC Design | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Linting, Simulation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Standard | IEEE 1364-2005 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sv, .vhdl, .vhd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ModelSim |
Commercial, Free (Student) | Windows, Linux |
| Icarus Verilog |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Vivado Design Suite |
Commercial, Free (WebPACK) | Windows, Linux |
Type 2: Coq Source Code File
A .v file is a source code file written in Coq language. The files specify expressions using Gallina vernacular syntax. The files are text-based and contain source code for the Coq proof assistant. Co...
General Information
| Title | V File Extension |
| Extension | .v |
| Full Form | Coq Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Coq Development Team |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain proofs |
| Additional Functions | Compile into bytecode, verification scripts |
| Features | Formal specification, proof checking |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Research | Yes |
| Formal Verification | Yes |
| Software Certification | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, peer review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Version | Coq 8.15.0 (2023) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vo, .glob, .aux |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Coq Proof Assistant |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Proof General |
Free | Emacs extension |
| CoqIDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Subsampled Raw YUV Image
The .V file extension is for Subsampled Raw YUV Image files. These raster image files are used in Windows, macOS, and other operating systems. Developer Action for Technological Development created th...
General Information
| Title | .V File Extension |
| Extension | .v |
| Full Form | Subsampled Raw YUV Image |
| File Type | Raw Image File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image data |
| Additional Functions | Video frame storage |
| Features | Subsampled, YUV format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Raw, high |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With compatible software |
Use Cases
| Image Processing | Yes |
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .yuv, .uyvy |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
Type 4: V Source Code File
V files contain Verilog source code. Verilog models electronic systems. Engineers use it to design complex systems on chips. The language resembles C. It is common in electronics, programming and digi...
General Information
| Title | V File Extension |
| Extension | .v |
| Full Form | V Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | V Language Community |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain source code |
| Additional Functions | Compile to machine code |
| Features | Simple, Fast, Safe |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Web Development | Yes |
| Systems Programming | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Depends on usage |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, linting |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2019 |
| Latest Version | Latest commit on GitHub |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .c, .cpp, .go, .rs |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 V Compiler |
Free | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, macOS, Linux |
 Vim |
Free | Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix |