diff --git a/docs/Tools/Treadle.rst b/docs/Tools/Treadle.rst index 19df75de..4c6d016c 100644 --- a/docs/Tools/Treadle.rst +++ b/docs/Tools/Treadle.rst @@ -1,5 +1,9 @@ -Treadle +Treadle and FIRRTL Interpreter ============================== -`Treadle `__ is a circuit simulator that directly executes FIRRTL. -It is especially useful for interactive debugging and small unit tests that benefit from a low-overhead simulator. +`Treadle `__ and +`FIRRTL Interpreter `__ +are circuit simulators that directly execute FIRRTL (specifically low-firrtl IR). +Treadle is the replacement for FIRRTL Interpreter but FIRRTL Interpreter is still used within some +projects. Treadle is useful for simulating modules in a larger SoC design. Many projects +use Treadle for interactive debugging and a low-overhead simulator.