Algorithmic State Machine

Algorithmic State Machine

The Algorithmic State Machine (ASM) method is a method for designing finite state machines. It is used to represent diagrams of digital integrated circuits. The ASM diagram is like a state diagram but less formal and thus easier to understand.

External links

* [http://www.cse.sc.edu/~jimdavis/Tools/kbs_flowhdl_ASM.htm Background of the Algorithmic State Machine (ASM) Notation]


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