Using Ruby for hardware design/EDA?

[Phil Tomson]

I've seen a few posts recently where people seem to be using Ruby to
model/simulate/design hardware. I know I asked some of these questions
here a couple of years ago, but now I'm sure we've got a new set of lurkers:

1) Do you use Ruby to model or simulate hardware designs?

2) Do you use Ruby to automate EDA tool flows?

3) Do you use Ruby to generate HDL code?

4) Do you use (or know about) RHDL?

http://www.aracnet.com/~ptkwt/ruby_stuff/RHDL/

5) what kinds of modules/packages/tools would you like to see in Ruby that
would make it easier to use Ruby in a hardware design/EDA environment?

Phil

 

[Michael Neumann]

I've seen a few posts recently where people seem to be using Ruby to
model/simulate/design hardware. I know I asked some of these questions
here a couple of years ago, but now I'm sure we've got a new set of lurkers:

1) Do you use Ruby to model or simulate hardware designs?

no, but I would use if it becomes a good "alternative" to VHDL etc.

2) Do you use Ruby to automate EDA tool flows?
no

3) Do you use Ruby to generate HDL code?

same as 1)

4) Do you use (or know about) RHDL?

http://www.aracnet.com/~ptkwt/ruby_stuff/RHDL/

I know it, but haven't used it yet except for trying the examples. I'm
still a beginner in this area, but would like to know more about it's
strengths and weaknesses.

Regards,

Michael