Does anyone know of graphical IDE software for FPGAs, like EdSim51 or Moravia MCU 8051 IDE for micro-controllers. I am looking for a package where I can see the outcome of the code on seven segments, LCDs, serial ports, PS2 ports etc without having to actually program a development board.
Well you can run a testbench with your code in a simulator like Modelsim. But there isn't any IDE package like you are describing where you can make a schematic along the lines of Proteus simulations, that I've ever heard of.
OK... I am in the learning phase of FPGAs. Presently I am concentrating on peripheral interfacing. I do not know test bench writing very well. Thats why looking for alternatives. BTW, waht is a BFM....?
Just because you want the tool isn't going to change the answer, there isn't any tool like you are describing, the closest is perhaps running a simulation using simulink, but that's still not quite the same thing as you are asking for.
If you really think it's going to be better than writing a testbench (I doubt it will improve productivity) then start your own company and develop the concept and get it out on the market.
Just because you want the tool isn't going to change the answer, there isn't any tool like you are describing, the closest is perhaps running a simulation using simulink, but that's still not quite the same thing as you are asking for.
There are a lot of books now days on testbench design. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=testbench. The current art is SV, with Mentor pushing for using UVM (which is based on using SV). Other testbench books exist for VHDL and Verilog too. Given the number of books that exist and the varying quality I have no idea which book is better than others.