PYHDL

PYHDL is a Python to VHDL converter that translates Python-like syntax to VHDL hardware description language code.

Features

• Convert Python-like syntax to VHDL
• Support for entities, processes, functions, loops, and conditionals
• Command-line interface

Installation

Build .deb Package

To build a Debian package (.deb file):

1. On Linux (WSL/Ubuntu/Debian):

   chmod +x build_deb.sh
   ./build_deb.sh

2. Install the package:

   sudo dpkg -i pyhdl_0.1.0-1_amd64.deb

3. Fix any dependencies:

   sudo apt-get install -f

Alternative: Using Makefile

On Linux:

make deb
sudo make install

Usage

pyhdl input.py output.vhd [--verbose]

Arguments

• input - Input Python-like file
• output - Output VHDL file (default: out.vhd)
• --verbose, -v - Enable verbose output

Example

pyhdl mydesign.py mydesign.vhd

Requirements

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Debian/Ubuntu system (for .deb packaging)

Development

Install for development:

python3 setup.py install

License

Apache 2.0 License

Author

PYHDL Team