Decimal numbers

[Ed]

Hello,

When using std_logic_vectors(xx downto yy) I can use either binary numbers
in the form "11010101" or hex numbers in the form x"00". How can I use
decimal numbers? I've done a google search but can't find any answers.

Thanks,

 

[Tim Hubberstey]

Ed wrote:

When using std_logic_vectors(xx downto yy) I can use either binary numbers
in the form "11010101" or hex numbers in the form x"00". How can I use
decimal numbers?

Use type conversion functions:

library ieee;
use ieee.numeric_std.all;
....
signal some_vector : std_logic_vector(x-1 downto 0);
....
some_vector <= std_logic_vector(to_unsigned(DECIMAL_VAL, x);
or
some_vector <= std_logic_vector(to_signed(DECIMAL_VAL, x);

Limitations: Maximum value for 'x' is 31 for unsigned, 32 for signed.
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Tim Hubberstey, P.Eng. . . . . . Hardware/Software Consulting Engineer
Marmot Engineering . . . . . . . VHDL, ASICs, FPGAs, embedded systems
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[Thomas Reinemann]

Tim Hubberstey wrote:

some_vector <= std_logic_vector(to_unsigned(DECIMAL_VAL, x);
or
some_vector <= std_logic_vector(to_signed(DECIMAL_VAL, x);
some_vector <= std_logic_vector(to_signed(DECIMAL_VAL,some_vector'length);

will automatically pass the right value to "to_signed". Of course you
can use it in "to_unsigned".

Regards,

Tom