HDL, described in plain language

From a sentence to synthesizable silicon.

Describe a hardware module in plain language. SiliCode writes the Verilog or VHDL, generates a self-checking testbench, runs simulation, and reports synthesis; verified at every step, not just generated.

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Before. Meet. After SiliCode.

See how SiliCode turns a fragmented FPGA and ASIC module-development process into one connected prompt-to-tool-checked-RTL workflow.

  1. 01 · Before SiliCode

    RTL development is fragmented.

    Engineers switch between AI chat, HDL editors, hand-built testbenches, simulators, coverage tools, and synthesis software; re-entering context and debugging every handoff.

    • tool switching
    • manual testbenches
    • fragmented feedback
  2. 02 · Meet SiliCode

    One prompt-to-RTL workflow.

    Describe a module in plain language. SiliCode generates Verilog or VHDL, creates a self-checking testbench, runs simulation with coverage, and produces a synthesis report for the selected target.

    • Verilog / VHDL
    • simulation + coverage
    • target synthesis
  3. 03 · After SiliCode

    Review RTL with tool evidence.

    Inspect the generated RTL beside its self-checking tests, simulation results, coverage data, and synthesis report; then refine the module using real tool feedback.

    • review-ready RTL
    • verification evidence
    • synthesis insight

Everything the flow needs, in one loop

Retrieval, generation, and verification working together; not a chat box bolted onto a compiler.

Agent & Plan modes

Run tools autonomously, or review a step-by-step plan before anything executes.

Web & Exa search

Live web results and semantic search over datasheets and papers.

IP Core Library

Reuse verified cores from the vendor IP catalog.

Knowledge Base (RAG)

Ground generation in your uploaded specs and PDFs.

Auto-Verify & Reflection

A test plan, golden model, and coverage on every module; the model critiques and iterates until checks pass.

VerilogVHDL

Verilog, VHDL & any target

One prompt, both languages, and synthesis for Xilinx, Lattice, Intel & ASIC flows.

Describe. Generate. Verify.

One loop from a plain-language spec to synthesizable, verified RTL.

01

Describe the module

Plain language, plus optional specs and datasheets in your knowledge base.

02

Generate RTL + testbench

Per-role models write Verilog or VHDL and a self-checking testbench for your target device.

03

Verify & synthesize

Simulation, coverage, and synthesis reporting; Reflection iterates until it's clean.

Pick the right model for every role

Planner, Generator, and Verifier can each run a different model. Optimize for cost, speed, or rigor per stage.

  • Verilog and VHDL output
  • Xilinx, Lattice, Intel & ASIC flows
  • Credits-based; pay for what you run
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From prompt to verified RTL; not just another code answer

General AI assistants can draft HDL. SiliCode is built for the complete single-module hardware workflow: clarify the design, generate synthesizable RTL, run verification and synthesis, then refine the result using real tool feedback.

Hardware-native from the first question

SiliCode clarifies interfaces, timing, reset behavior, and structure before RTL generation, reducing assumptions that create rework later.

Verified by tools, not confidence

The workflow generates a self-checking testbench, runs simulation and synthesis, reads the results, and uses failures to guide the next iteration.

Built around the engineer's workflow

Work in VS Code, preserve your coding conventions, and generate outputs with device, EDA-tool, and vendor context in the loop.

Workflow comparison

SiliCode vs. general AI assistants

The difference is not access to an LLM. It is the hardware-specific workflow wrapped around it; from pre-RTL planning to verified, synthesis-informed iteration.

CapabilitySiliCodeGeneral AI assistants
Pre-RTL planningClarifies module structure and requirements before codingDepends on prompt detail and manual follow-up
Synthesis-ready HDLDesigned to produce synthesizable Verilog or VHDLMay mix synthesizable RTL with abstract or unsupported constructs
EDA tool feedbackParses simulation and synthesis output directlyUsually requires engineers to copy tool logs back into chat
Verification loopCreates tests, runs them, and iterates on failuresCan suggest tests, but execution is normally manual
Resource estimatesUses synthesis-driven allocation and reportsEstimates remain ungrounded without a synthesis tool
HDL knowledge groundingGrounded in 500k+ vetted HDL sourcesBroad coding knowledge without dedicated HDL retrieval by default
Vendor-specific IPCan use device context and supported vendor IP, including Xilinx IP coresIP selection and instantiation need manual validation
Iterative refinementPatches RTL using code context and tool resultsSelf-correction is not grounded in executed hardware tools by default
Coding conventionsApplies the user's HDL style and conventionsRequires conventions to be restated and checked
VS Code workflowDedicated extension for the full single-module flowSome offer IDE extensions, but not the complete RTL toolchain loop

“General AI assistants” refers to products such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity used in their standard workflow. Capabilities may vary by plan, extension, and custom integration.

Bring a module specification. Leave with evidence.

Generate RTL, a self-checking testbench, simulation results, coverage, and a synthesis report in one connected workflow.

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Pricing

Every account starts with $1.00 of credit; no card required. After that, pick the package that matches how much RTL you write.

Free

$0

Try it with $1.00 of credit. No card required.

  • $1.00 signup credit (~3 runs)
  • Agent and pipeline modes
  • Scratch and project workspaces
  • Community support
Start free

Starter

$29/mo

For individual engineers shipping a module at a time.

  • 35 runs per month
  • Overage at $0.85/run from credit
  • Verilog, SystemVerilog and VHDL
  • Email support
Get Starter

Pro

Most popular
$99/mo

For daily RTL work across whole projects.

  • 120 runs per month
  • Overage at $0.85/run from credit
  • Project mode on existing repos
  • Priority support
Get Pro

Team

$299/mo

For a hardware team sharing one workflow.

  • 350 runs per month
  • Overage at $0.85/run from credit
  • Shared project workspaces
  • Priority support
Get Team

A run is one generation, edit, or verification turn. Beyond your monthly allowance, runs are $0.85 each from credit; nothing is ever charged without credit on the account.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about generated outputs, HDL knowledge, supported targets, usage credits, and the VS Code workflow.

01

What exactly does SiliCode generate?

For each prompt, SiliCode produces a complete single-module workflow: RTL in Verilog or VHDL, a self-checking testbench, a simulation run with coverage results, and a synthesis report for the FPGA device or ASIC target you select.

  • Verilog or VHDL RTL
  • Self-checking testbench
  • Simulation and coverage
  • Target synthesis report
02

Do I need to know HDL?

No. Describe the module's inputs, outputs, timing, reset behavior, and function in plain language. SiliCode generates the HDL and verification assets. If you know Verilog or VHDL, you can inspect and edit the generated code directly.

03

Which devices are supported?

SiliCode supports Xilinx, Lattice, and Intel FPGA families, plus generic ASIC synthesis targets.

04

How does pricing work?

SiliCode uses credit-based pricing. Credits are consumed by the AI model and tool calls used during a run, so usage depends on the workflow rather than a fixed price per module.

05

Is there a VS Code extension?

Yes. The SiliCode sidebar extension for VS Code runs the full single-module workflow; from the prompt through generated RTL, verification, and synthesis results, without leaving the editor.

Describe your first module today

Start on the free tier. Bring your own models. Ship verified RTL.