Re: [myhdl-list] howto cite MyHDL

[Jan D. <ja...@ja...>]

On 10/03/2011 04:33 AM, Dan White wrote:
> I've used MyHDL for some digital parts on my last mixed-signal ASIC
> for my PhD research.  The chip is currently in fab and I've been
> waiting to get a die photo after testing to announce here the second
> verified silicon using MyHDL in the flow.

Congratulations, great news!

> However, we are writing up several papers related to the IC and are
> not sure how to cite the software.  The place holder is:
>
> "J. Decaluwe, 'MyHDL -- Python to Silicon,' http://www.myhdl.org"
>
> Would a better reference be Jan's "MyHDL-based design of a digital
> macro" paper or something else?

I would use the most appropriate reference for the context.

When referring to MyHDL in general, I would merely refer to the website
as the first source for more information. No names or taglines,
like one would do for VHDL or Verilog.

Jan

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