FPGAworld - Technically Speaking offers free multimedia HDL training course trial

Technically Speaking, a leading VHDL and Verilog training organization, announced today that it is introducing PracticalHDL?, a desktop multimedia hardware description language (HDL) training course that offers interactive, self-paced learning with access to the world?s most popular design tools from companies such as Synplicity and Xilinx. Verilog and VHDL practitioners can download a free trial of the course by visiting www.techically-speaking.com.

PracticalHDL brings the quality of a classroom experience to a circuit designer?s desktop. It offers parallel Verilog and VHDL instruction with varying levels of complexity and is a handy reference for experienced HDL designers. It includes practice coding for simulation, and synthesis using design tools, such as Synplify Pro? and Xilinx ISE. Graphics and easy navigation enhance the learning experience.

?Our classroom teaching experience has shown us that the most effective HDL training is thorough step-by-step instruction and explanation, coupled with practice,? said L. Eric Culverson, author of the PracticalHDL multimedia training course from Technically Speaking. ?Our desktop multimedia class attempts to duplicate this experience as much as possible with self-paced, interactive sessions about Verilog and VHDL.?

PracticalHDL includes modules for learning HDL coding for memory, finite state machines and RTL verification.

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?The PracticalHDL course is the type of tool that makes an immediate impact on a HDL coder, whether they are a beginner or at an advanced level,? remarked Tegan Counts, Design Engineer, EMS.

?PracticalHDL complements our Xilinx Education Services by offering an excellent way for users to develop their skills beyond instructor-led training. The flexibility offered by self ?paced learning, furthered by innovate troubleshooting and debugging features as well as real-world design examples, is sure to be a hit with our customers,? remarked Rohit Sawhney, Course/Business Development Manager, Xilinx Education Services.

?We like the approach Technically Speaking has taken with its new Practical HDL course. It allows the student to select from a comprehensive list of HDL topics for which they are interested and then learn incrementally in a friendly, self-paced format,? said Jeff Garrison, Director of FPGA Products for Synplicity.