3.6 - Finite State Machine (FSM) Design in Verilog
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What are the two types of FSMs discussed?
💡 Hint: Think about how outputs are determined.
Describe a Moore machine's characteristic.
💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from a Mealy machine.
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What does a Moore machine depend on for its outputs?
💡 Hint: Remember how outputs are determined.
True or False: A Mealy machine's outputs depend only on the current state.
💡 Hint: Think of how this affects the output's responsiveness.
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Design a finite state machine for a simple vending machine that accepts coins, dispenses items, and returns change. Provide a Verilog implementation.
💡 Hint: Consider user inputs and the transitions required for different coins.
Explain how you would test your FSM design effectively. What considerations would you make?
💡 Hint: Think about how to ensure each state and transition is tested.
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