Glossary

binary


The base 2 number system (radix). Binary digits are 0 and 1.

Binary numbers are indicated with the following notation:

Language: Notation:
AHDL

B"<series of 0, 1, and X characters>"

X = "don't care"

VHDL

2#<series of 0, 1, and _ characters>#

Underline ( _ ) characters inserted between digits act as separators and do not affect the value of the number.

Verilog HDL

'b<series of 0, 1, and _ characters>

Underline ( _ ) characters inserted between digits act as separators and do not affect the value of the number.

Examples:

B"0110X1X10" (AHDL)
2#1111_1111# (VHDL)
'b1111_1111  (Verilog HDL)


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