In this episode of The Semiconductor Webinar (TSW), we dive into the efficient design and simulation of a 64-bit Barrel Shifter using Verilog.
A barrel shifter is a powerful combinational circuit that performs multi-bit shifts in a single clock cycle, crucial for high-speed data manipulation in:
- Microprocessors and ALUs
- DSP processors
- Cryptographic engines
- GPUs
- Communication systems
- Compilers and hardware accelerators
🚀 Key Highlights:
- Difference between conventional and barrel shifters
- Input/output signal architecture and control logic
- Step-by-step breakdown using an 8-bit version for conceptual clarity
- Scaling the design to 64-bit with a 6-bit shift amount logic
- Simulation of three real-world test cases: => Left shift (27-bit) => Right shift (47-bit, logical) => Right shift (23-bit, arithmetic)
🎓 Students & Graduates exploring the world of digital logic design, RTL, and looking to build a career in VLSI and processor design.
💼 Early-career professionals eager to strengthen their Verilog and RTL simulation fundamentals.
🛠️ Engineers & Chip Designers wanting to deepen their knowledge in combinational logic and performance-driven shift operations.
💡 Tech Enthusiasts & Hobbyists interested in how efficient shift operations improve CPU and DSP speeds.
📚 Educators & Researchers seeking structured examples to teach advanced Verilog and computer architecture.
🔹Why Attend?
🧩 What Will Be Covered?
🌀 Understand Barrel Shifters from the Ground Up
Explore how barrel shifters perform multi-bit shifts in a single cycle — a must-have for high-speed data paths in CPUs, DSPs, GPUs, and cryptographic engines.
🔍 From 8-bit Concept to 64-bit Design
Learn the step-by-step logic construction, starting with an 8-bit design and scaling to a fully functional 64-bit shifter using Verilog HDL.
🧪 Hands-On Simulation of Real Cases
Walk through test cases including left shift, logical right shift, and arithmetic right shift with sign-bit control.
⚙️ Verilog for Performance-Oriented Digital Design
See how Verilog can model scalable and reusable RTL logic for hardware-efficient designs.
🚀 Build Skills That Scale
Master design patterns relevant to ALUs, arithmetic blocks, and embedded processing cores — essential in modern chip design workflows.
Guests Bio : Rachith H is currently in the third year of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology. A strong interest in VLSI, particularly front-end design and digital logic, is being pursued with dedication. The journey into RTL design, ASIC development, and open-source tools is being actively explored through self-learning to build a solid foundation for a future in chip design.Learning beyond the classroom is strongly valued, with practical knowledge being developed through hands-on experimentation and project work.
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