# Eric Hoffman — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

Eric Hoffman

### email

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#### quality

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Hoffman is a knowledgeable instructor who explains Verilog and synthesis clearly. His videos are organized, and he's always willing to help when students have questions. Overall, a great professor for learning digital design.",
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