IEC_61691-3-3-2001.pdf

INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC61691-3-3First edition2001-06Behavioural languages Part 3-3:Synthesis in VHDLReference numberIEC 61691-3-3:2001(E)LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.Publication numberingAs from 1 January 1997 all IEC publications are issued with a designation in the60000 series.For example,IEC 34-1 is now referred to as IEC 60034-1.Consolidated editionsThe IEC is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications.For example,edition numbers 1.0,1.1 and 1.2 refer,respectively,to the base publication,thebase publication incorporating amendment 1 and the base publication incorporatingamendments 1 and 2.Further information on IEC publicationsThe technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC,thus ensuring that the content reflects current technology.Information relating tothis publication,including its validity,is available in the IEC Catalogue ofpublications(see below)in addition to new editions,amendments and corrigenda.Information on the subjects under consideration and work in progress undertakenby the technical committee which has prepared this publication,as well as the listof publications issued,is also available from the following:IEC Web Site(www.iec.ch)Catalogue of IEC publicationsThe on-line catalogue on the IEC web site(www.iec.ch/catlg-e.htm)enablesyou to search by a variety of criteria including text searches,technicalcommittees and date of publication.On-line information is also available onrecently issued publications,withdrawn and replaced publications,as well ascorrigenda.IEC Just PublishedThis summary of recently issued publications(www.iec.ch/JP.htm)is alsoavailable by email.Please contact the Customer Service Centre(see below)forfurther information.Customer Service CentreIf you have any questions regarding this publication or need further assistance,please contact the Customer Service Centre:Email:custserviec.chTel:+41 22 919 02 11Fax:+41 22 919 03 00LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC61691-3-3First edition2001-06Behavioural languages Part 3-3:Synthesis in VHDLPRICE CODE IEC 2001 Copyright-all rights reservedNo part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic ormechanical,including photocopying and microfilm,without permission in writing from the publisher.International Electrotechnical Commission3,rue de Varemb Geneva,SwitzerlandTelefax:+41 22 919 0300e-mail:inmailiec.ch IEC web site http:/www.iec.chXFor price,see current catalogue Commission Electrotechnique Internationale International Electrotechnical CommissionLICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.2 61691-3-3 IEC:2001(E)INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION_BEHAVIOURAL LANGUAGES Part 3-3:Synthesis in VHDLFOREWORD1)The IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission)is a worldwide organization for standardization comprisingall national electrotechnical committees(IEC National Committees).The object of the IEC is to promoteinternational co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields.Tothis end and in addition to other activities,the IEC publishes International Standards.Their preparation isentrusted to technical committees;any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with mayparticipate in this preparatory work.International,governmental and non-governmental organizations liaisingwith the IEC also participate in this preparation.The IEC collaborates closely with the InternationalOrganization for Standardization(ISO)in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between thetwo organizations.2)The formal decisions or agreements of the IEC on technical matters express,as nearly as possible,aninternational consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representationfrom all interested National Committees.3)The documents produced have the form of recommendations for international use and are published in the formof standards,technical specifications,technical reports or guides and they are accepted by the NationalCommittees in that sense.4)In order to promote international unification,IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC InternationalStandards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards.Anydivergence between the IEC Standard and the corresponding national or regional standard shall be clearlyindicated in the latter.5)The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for anyequipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.6)Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subjectof patent rights.The IEC shall not be held respons