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-by converting FHDL structures using Migen.
-
-To "instantiate" is to include and connect another module as specified
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-the IEEE standard 1076-1993.
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+The simulation extension (as mentioned in the comments at the beginning of the
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Migen is the foundation of the next-generation Milkymist SoC.
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Code repository:
https://github.com/milkymist/migen
New Milkymist SoC based on Migen:
https://github.com/milkymist/milkymist-ng
-Migen is designed for Python 3.
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-There is a lot of room for improvement in many areas, contributions welcome.
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+Migen is designed for Python 3.3.
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