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A pool of specialized classes

Dig a Pool of Specialized SystemVerilog Classes

October 17, 2022

Introduction SystemVerilog classes are a great way to encapsulate both variables and the routines that operates on them. What if…

By Chris Spear
4 MIN READ
Parking lot with an Automobile and Pickup, plus class variables

Class Variables and $cast

August 5, 2021

Introduction My previous post showed how SystemVerilog class variables can refer to base and derived objects. This post shows you…

By Chris Spear
4 MIN READ
Base and derived classes and their handles

Class Variables and Assignments in SystemVerilog

July 12, 2021

Introduction Good OOP style says you should start your project with a common base class (or several). When you want…

By Chris Spear
3 MIN READ

Runtime checks with the $cast() method

June 28, 2021

Introduction Verilog was always known for its lack of type checking, treating everything as just bits strung together into vectors…

By Chris Spear
3 MIN READ
SystemVerilog Parameterized Classes

SystemVerilog Parameterized Classes

April 16, 2020

SystemVerilog allows you to create modules and classes that are parameterized. This makes them more flexible, and able to work…

By Chris Spear
2 MIN READ