VHSIC Hardware Description Language File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Describe hardware |
| Additional Functions |
Simulation, Synthesis |
| Features |
Hardware modeling, Concurrent execution |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High-level abstraction |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Circuits Design |
Yes |
| FPGA Programming |
Yes |
| ASIC Design |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Logic injection |
| Best Practices |
Version control, Code review |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.vhd, .vhf, .vhi |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 ModelSim |
Paid, Free Trial |
Windows, Linux |
| Xilinx Vivado |
Paid, Limited Free |
Windows, Linux |
| GHDL |
Free |
Windows, Linux, macOS |
