1.2.3. RTL Design (Register Transfer Level Design)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is RTL design?

   Hint

   Think about what aspect of digital design RTL pertains to.

2. 2.

   Name a common HDL used in RTL design.

   Hint

   What are the main languages used for describing hardware?

3. 3.

   What does RTL stand for?

   • Return Time Level
   • Register Transfer Level
   • Real Time Logic

   Hint

   Break down the acronym!

4. 4.

   True or False: IP blocks are designed from scratch for each SoC.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about previous lessons on integration.

5. 5.

   Design and write RTL code for a simple 2-to-1 multiplexer. Explain your code.

   Hint

   Think about how selection works in logic circuits.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential issues that may arise if HDL simulations are neglected in the SoC workflow.

   Hint

   Consider how lacking verification affects product launches.