The Fundamentals of VHDL-AMS for Automotive Electrical Systems Modeling course is designed as an example-driven VHDL-AMS modeling jump-start for the mixed-signal/mixed-technology modeling community. It is focused on only those VHDL-AMS language features/capabilities which will prove most valuable to this community. As a result, the course is concise and to the point, and can be completed in one day.
The course has been designed with the automotive electrical community in mind. However, familiarity with automotive design issues is not required. The course can also be completed without any prior simulation experience. Only general knowledge of electrical engineering principles is required to benefit from the course.
This course covers the following topics:
VHDL-AMS Structure and Syntax overview This section provides basic language background information. It is most useful to those who intend to become proficient in the language.
Analog Modeling This section discusses basic techniques for modeling continuous (analog) behaviors, often described by simultaneous equations.
Digital Modeling This section covers techniques for modeling discrete, event-driven behaviors, often described by truth tables.
Mixed-Signal Modeling This section discusses detection of analog thresholds, digital events, and how to combine mixed analog/digital behaviors in models.
Mixed-Technology and Application-specific Extensions This section introduces concepts which allow the VHDL-AMS language to be extended beyond its general functionality, so models can be customized models for specific application areas, such as automotive electrical systems. Also included in the course are three lab exercises, which can be run with the SystemVision analysis platform software. These labs are oriented around automotive electrical modeling designs, and provide working examples for the topics covered in the course.
