State the function of each step elements of VHDL.

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1. Library: Many design elements such as packages, definitions and entireentity architecture pairs can be placed in a library. 2. Entity: describes input and output 3. Architecture: operational flow of entity. 4. Component : iinstances of the other design elements 5. Package : Related declarations and design elements like subprograms and procedures can be placed in a “package” for re-use. 

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