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- Version 1.0
- Version 1.1 (FLASK app to be realesed)
- Build Date - October 2023
☐ 1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed description of the software requirements for the "Verilog to State Diagram Converter Web Application." It outlines the scope of the project, its features, and the necessary constraints.
☐ 1.2 Scope
This document covers the requirements for the development of a web application that converts Verilog code into state diagrams, visualizing the state machines within the code. It includes functional and non-functional aspects and specifies the intended audience and references for the project.
☐ 1.3 Document Conventions
This document follows industry-standard document conventions and uses the IEEE 830-1998 template for software requirements specifications.
☐ 1.4 Intended Audience
The intended audience for this document includes project stakeholders, the development team, quality assurance team, and any other parties involved in the project.
☐ 1.5 References
IEEE Std 830-1998, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Software Requirements Specifications."
☐ 2.1 Product Perspective
The "Verilog to State Diagram Converter Web Application" is a standalone tool designed to convert Verilog code into visual state diagrams. It does not interact with other software systems.
☐ 2.2 Product Functions
The primary functions of the application include Verilog parsing, state machine identification, graph representation, state diagram generation, interactive visualization, and the ability to display state details.
☐ 2.3 User Classes and Characteristics
The users of this application include digital hardware designers and engineers. Users are expected to have a basic understanding of Verilog and state machines
☐ 2.4 Operating Environment
The application will run as a web-based tool and is compatible with modern web browsers (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge).
☐ 2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints
The application must be developed using web technologies, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness. It should handle Verilog code within defined size limits.
☐ 2.6 User Documentation
User documentation will include a user manual with instructions on how to use the application, as well as explanations of the state diagrams.
☐ 2.7 Assumptions and Dependencies
The application assumes that users will provide valid Verilog code.
☐ 3.1 Verilog Parsing
☐ 3.1.1 Description
The application will parse Verilog code to extract module definitions, signals, state machines, and state transition logic.
☐ 3.1.2 Priority
High
☐ 3.1.3 Pre-Conditions
Valid Verilog code is provided as input.
☐ 3.1.4 Post-Conditions
Parsed Verilog data is available for further processing.
☐ 3.1.5 Functional Requirements
The application should accept Verilog code as input. It should analyse the code to extract module definitions, signals, and state machines.
☐ 3.2 State Machine Identification
☐ 3.2.1 Description
The application will identify state machines within the parsed Verilog code based on predefined criteria.
☐ 3.2.2 Priority
High
☐ 3.2.3 Pre-Conditions
Parsed Verilog data is available.
☐ 3.2.4 Post-Conditions
Identified state machines are marked for graph representation.
☐ 3.2.5 Functional Requirements
The application should use predefined criteria to identify state machines. It should tag identified state machines for further processing.
☐ 3.3 Graph Representation
☐ 3.3.1 Description
The application will represent identified state machines as graphs, with states as nodes and transitions as edges.
☐ 3.3.2 Priority
High
☐ 3.3.3 Pre-Conditions
Identified state machines are tagged.
☐ 3.3.4 Post-Conditions
State machines are represented as graphs.
☐ 3.3.5 Functional Requirements
The application should use a graph library to create a graphical representation of state machines. States should be represented as nodes, and state transitions as edges in the graph.
☐ 3.4 State Diagram Generation
☐ 3.4.1 Description
The application will represent identified state machines as graphs, with states as nodes and transitions as edges.
☐ 3.4.2 Priority
High
☐ 3.4.3 Pre-Conditions
Identified state machines are tagged.
☐ 3.4.4 Post-Conditions
State machines are represented as graphs.
☐ 3.4.5 Functional Requirements
The application should use a graph library to create a graphical representation of state machines. States should be represented as nodes, and state transitions as edges in the graph.
☐ 3.5 Interactive Visualization
☐ 3.5.1 Description
The application will provide interactive visualization of state diagrams, allowing users to click on nodes and explore details.
☐ 3.5.2 Priority
Medium
☐ 3.5.3 Pre-Conditions
State diagrams are generated.
☐ 3.5.4 Post-Conditions
Interactive state diagrams are available for user interaction.
☐ 3.5.5 Functional Requirements
The application should use web technologies (e.g., D3.js) for interactive visualization. Users should be able to click on nodes to explore state details.
☐ 3.6 Display State Details
☐ 3.6.1 Description
The application will display details of individual states when a user clicks on a node in the state diagram.
☐ 3.6.2 Priority
Medium
☐ 3.6.3 Pre-Conditions
Interactive state diagrams are displayed.
☐ 3.6.4 Post-Conditions
State details are shown in response to user clicks.
☐ 3.6.5 Functional Requirements
The application should provide a mechanism to display state details upon clicking a state node. State details should include information about state behavior.
☐ 3.7 Testing and Validation
☐ 3.7.1 Description
The application should include testing and validation features to ensure accurate conversion and visualization.
☐ 3.7.2 Priority
High
☐ 3.7.3 Pre-Conditions
Verilog parsing and graph representation are complete.
☐ 3.7.4 Post-Conditions
Test results and validation reports are available.
☐ 3.7.5 Functional Requirements
The application should include test cases to validate the conversion and visualization process. Validation reports should be generated and made available to users.
☐ 3.8 Documentation and User Interface
☐ 3.8.1 Description
The application should provide user documentation and a user-friendly interface.
☐ 3.8.2 Priority
Medium
☐ 3.8.3 Pre-Conditions
The application is operational.
☐ 3.8.4 Post-Conditions
User documentation and interface are available.
☐ 3.8.5 Functional Requirements
User documentation should include a user manual with instructions. The user interface should be intuitive and user-friendly.
☐ 4.1 User Interfaces
The user interface should be web-based and accessible through modern web browsers.
☐ 4.2 Hardware Interfaces
No specific hardware interfaces are required.
☐ 4.3 Software Interfaces
The application may utilize external libraries for graph visualization (e.g., D3.js) and should be compatible with common web server technologies.
☐ 4.4 Communication Interfaces
The application does not require external communication interfaces.
☐ 5.1 Performance Requirements
The application should convert Verilog code to state diagrams in a reasonable time frame. State diagrams should render smoothly and responsively.
☐ 5.2 Security Requirements
User data and Verilog code should be handled securely. Access to state diagrams should be controlled based on user permissions.
☐ 5.3 Availability
The application should aim for a high level of availability, with minimal downtime for maintenance.
☐ 5.4 Maintainability
The codebase should be well-documented and maintainable. Updates and maintenance should be performed with minimal disruption.
☐ 5.5 Scalability
The application should be able to handle a growing number of users and larger Verilog codebases.
☐ 5.6 Usability
The user interface should be designed for ease of use, and state diagrams should be intuitive to navigate.
☐ 5.7 Legal and Compliance
The application should comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to data handling and user privacy.
☐ 6.1 Web Server Integration
The application should be integrated with web servers for hosting and access.
☐ 6.2 Usability Testing
Usability testing will be conducted to gather user feedback and make improvements.
☐ 6.3 Maintenance Updates
Regular maintenance and updates should be planned to keep the application compatible with new web technologies and Verilog language features.
☐ 7.1 Glossary
Verilog: A hardware description language used for modeling digital systems. State Machine: A mathematical model used to design and describe the behavior of digital systems.
☐ 7.2 Mockups and Wireframes