inputs
is an N-bit vector representing the N input signals to be prioritized.output
is an N-bit vector representing the highest priority input. Only one bit will be set in this vector, indicating the highest priority input.
Inside the always
block, the module iterates through each input signal and checks if it's asserted (high). If an asserted input is found and no higher priority input has been found yet (indicated by priority_output
being 0), it sets the corresponding bit in priority_output
. This ensures that the highest priority input is selected.
Finally, the assign
statement assigns the priority_output
to the output
port.
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We define a parameter
N
to specify the number of inputs (set to 3 in this example). -
We instantiate the
PriorityResolver
module and connect its inputs and output. -
In the
initial
block, we use afor
loop to test all possible input combinations for 3 inputs (0 to 7 in binary). -
We monitor the
inputs
andoutput
signals at each simulation time step. -
We introduce a delay of 10 time units after each input combination change to allow time for the output to settle.
-
Finally, we use
$finish
to end the simulation.
You can modify the N
parameter to match the number of inputs in your specific priority resolver design. Please note that for a large number of inputs, testing all possible combinations may not be practical due to the exponential growth in the number of combinations. In such cases, you might consider using random testing or selecting a representative subset of test cases.