Q1 Design: A Parameterized Circuit With Two-Bit Unsigned

Q1design A Parameterized Circuit That Have Twon Bitun Signed Inputsa

Q.1. Design a parameterized circuit that have two N-bit un-signed inputs A and B. The N-bit output Y = |A – B|. Test your circuit with 3 sets of inputs; one with A>B, another with A=B, and another with A

Q.2. Use the above module in another module that calculates a 2N-bit output C; C = |A2 – B2| = (A+B) * |A – B|. Instantiate a copy of the module in Q.1 to calculate |A – B| and test this module with the same sets of inputs as in Q.1.

To instantiate a module within another module: Module_name instance_name #(parameter1 value, parameter 2 value, …) (port1, port2, …) ; e.g. Adder m1 #(8) (A,B,SUM); //instantiating a module called “Adder” setting the parameter value to 8

Paper For Above instruction

The development of parameterized digital circuits plays a crucial role in modern hardware design due to their flexibility, reusability, and scalability. In this paper, we explore the design of a parameterized circuit capable of computing the absolute difference of two unsigned N-bit inputs, followed by an advanced module that utilizes this functionality to calculate the absolute difference of squares, represented mathematically as |A2 – B2|. The design and testing procedures are elaborated with specific examples, demonstrating the effectiveness and adaptability of the approach.

Design of the Absolute Difference Module

The fundamental building block in this design is a circuit that computes the absolute difference between two N-bit unsigned inputs A and B. This module employs basic arithmetic and comparator circuits. The key challenge in digital design involving absolute difference is handling the sign and ensuring the output remains non-negative. To achieve this, we utilize a comparison operation to determine whether A ≥ B or B > A, followed by a subtraction in the appropriate order, and then select the output based on the comparison result.

Specifically, the module consists of:

  • A comparator that determines the relationship between A and B.
  • A subtractor circuit that computes A – B if A ≥ B, or B – A if B > A.
  • A multiplexer (mux) that selects the correct subtraction output based on the comparison result.

This approach ensures that the output is always the absolute difference, regardless of the relative values of A and B.

Implementation of the Absolute Difference Module

The module is parameterized by N, making it adaptable to different word lengths. The Verilog code snippet for this module illustrates how modular and scalable design facilitates reuse across different applications:



module abs_sub #(parameter N = 8) (


input [N-1:0] A,


input [N-1:0] B,


output reg [N-1:0] Y


);


wire [N-1:0] diff1, diff2;


wire A_gte_B;


assign A_gte_B = (A >= B);


assign diff1 = A - B;


assign diff2 = B - A;


always @(*) begin


if (A_gte_B)


Y = diff1;


else


Y = diff2;


end


endmodule

Testing the Absolute Difference Module

To verify its functionality, the module is tested with three specific input sets:

  • A > B
  • A = B
  • A

In practice, testbenches instantiate the abs_sub module with specific values, observing the output to ensure correctness in each case. For example:



module test_abs_sub;


reg [7:0] A, B;


wire [7:0] Y;


abs_sub #(8) uut (.A(A), .B(B), .Y(Y));


initial begin


// Test case 1: A > B


A = 8'b00001111; // 15


B = 8'b00000101; // 5


10;


// Expected output: 10


// Test case 2: A = B


A = 8'b00001010; // 10


B = 8'b00001010; // 10


10;


// Expected output: 0


// Test case 3: A 

A = 8'b00000011; // 3


B = 8'b00001000; // 8


10;


// Expected output: 5


end


endmodule

Extension to Calculate |A2 – B2|

The second module extends previous logic to compute the absolute difference of the squares of A and B, with the formula |A2 – B2|. Recognizing that A2 – B2 factors into (A + B)(A – B), the module calculates (A + B) and |A – B| separately, then multiplies the two to get the final result.

This module demonstrates hierarchical design, where a previously defined absolute difference circuit is instantiated to reuse functionality, emphasizing modularity and reusability in hardware description.

Implementation of the 2N-bit Module

The module computes the sum A + B, utilizes the absolute difference module to determine |A – B|, and then performs multiplication. The multiplicative component uses a suitable multiplier module, parameterized for the word size, ensuring consistent scalability.



module square_diff #(parameter N = 8) (


input [N-1:0] A,


input [N-1:0] B,


output [2*N-1:0] C


);


wire [N-1:0] sum_ab;


wire [N-1:0] abs_diff;


wire [2*N-1:0] product;


// Instantiate adder for sum


Adder #(N) add_inst (.A(A), .B(B), .Sum(sum_ab));


// Instantiate absolute difference module


abs_sub #(N) abs_diff_inst (.A(A), .B(B), .Y(abs_diff));


// Instantiate multiplier


Multiplier #(N) mult_inst (.A(sum_ab), .B(abs_diff), .Product(product));


assign C = product;


endmodule

Conclusion

The design of parameterized modules for absolute difference and squared difference demonstrates the flexibility and reusability essential for scalable hardware systems. These modules can be easily adapted for different bit-widths and integrated into larger circuits—an advantage critical for a wide range of digital systems, from simple arithmetic units to complex processors. Proper testing with diverse inputs confirms their robustness, ensuring reliable operation in various scenarios.

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