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Difference between "logic" and "bit" data types.

Altera_Forum
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Hi all, 

 

As we know "logic" data type has 4 states = 0, 1, X & Z, where as "bit" has only 2 states = 0 & 1. 

Generally we can see use of "logic" as data type for all kind of signals on internet :rolleyes:. But I have read in book that for 2 states logic we can use "bit" as datatype.  

So, my question is, 'can we use "bit" data type for those signals like clock or reset which have only 2 states 0 or 1 ?.' :confused: 

If no then why we can not use it, and if yes then what is advantage of using "bit" over "logic".  

 

module test_example 

input bit clk , // system clock 

input bit reset_n // system reset  

); 

 

In this is example I have use bit as datatype for clk and reset_n signal. because it is obvious that clock can not be X or Z. So there are many signals that will not be X or Z then why we used logic datatype for those instead of bit. 

I hope I am clear with my doubt. If anybody has answer for my question, please explain me. All answers are welcomed here..:)
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Altera_Forum
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Most people use logic when they could have used bit. The advantage of using logic is that you will see unknowns in simulation if something hasnt been given a value, or you get multiple drivers somewhere. With bit, errors may not be so obvious as X will not propogate and you'll only get a '0'. 

 

But you are right, bit and reset should always be '1' or '0', so having them as bit wont really hurt.
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Altera_Forum
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As we know "logic" data type has 4 states = 0, 1, X & Z 

 

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std_logic data type has 9 states: "U, X, 1, 0, Z, W, L, H, - " 

u: Uninitialized  

x: Unknown 

1: Logic 1 

0: Logic 0 

Z: High impendance 

W: Weak signal, can't tell if it should be 0 or 1 

L: Weak signal that should probably go to 0 

H: Weak signal that should probably go to 1 

-: Don't care. 

 

 

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In this is example I have use bit as datatype for clk and reset_n signal. because it is obvious that clock can not be X or Z.  

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In your example, U state can be useful if you forget to initialize a signal in your component testbench.
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Altera_Forum
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std_logic data type has 9 states: "U, X, 1, 0, Z, W, L, H, - " 

u: Uninitialized  

x: Unknown 

1: Logic 1 

0: Logic 0 

Z: High impendance 

W: Weak signal, can't tell if it should be 0 or 1 

L: Weak signal that should probably go to 0 

H: Weak signal that should probably go to 1 

-: Don't care. 

 

 

 

In your example, U state can be useful if you forget to initialize a signal in your component testbench. 

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The OP is asking about Verilog. Std_logic is a VHDL concept.
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Altera_Forum
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thank you, Tricky for your reply.  

And yes JRL this question is about Verilog I am failed to mention that.
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