The document discusses VHDL concepts for designing an N-bit adder including:
1. Using hierarchical design and component instantiation to build a 2-bit adder from 1-bit full adders.
2. Implementing an N-bit ripple carry adder using vectors, generates statements, and generics to generalize the design.
3. Describing a testbench architecture with stimulus and observation of outputs to verify the N-bit adder design.