INTEGER, NATURAL and POSITIVE
Definition
Integer, natural and positive are numbers that have a range between two numbers and can be assigned to numbers. Integer allows numbers from -2,147,483,647 to 2,147,483,647 Natural from 0 to 2,147,483,647 Positive from 1 to 2,147,483,647
Example
SIGNAL counter : NATURAL range 0 to 255 := 0;
counter <= counter + counter;