Counters are fundamental components in digital systems, used for timing, sequencing, and counting events. In this lab, a 4-bit synchronous counter is implemented. Unlike asynchronous (ripple) counters, synchronous counters use a common clock signal for all flip-flops, reducing propagation delay and avoiding glitching issues.
A testbench ( tb_counter.v ) was created to verify the design. The testbench instantiates the counter module and applies a sequence of stimulus signals (clock toggling, reset pulses, and enable toggling).
// Apply Reset #10 rst = 0;
If the design was implemented on hardware (e.g., Basys 3 or Nexys A7 board):
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Why? Because when your project inevitably corrupts (it will), you can rebuild everything in 10 seconds with a script rather than 30 minutes of clicking. Your TA will also love you. Counters are fundamental components in digital systems, used
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But here’s the secret: You just need to learn how to speak its language. A testbench ( tb_counter