This course provides knowledge on digital hardware realization, targeting for fast prototyping on a FPGA platform. The participants will gain knowledge required to implement typical blocks of a larger digital system, e.g., state machines, datapath, etc. Moreover, it will be taught how to optimize a digital implementation for area, speed, and power. The knowledge gained during the lectures will be implemented through practical assignments in the lab. The course teaches the basic concept of VHDL and tool training required for the compulsory assignments, i.e., Sequence Detector, ALU and FIR filter, and a Keyboard controller. Based on the experience gained through compulsory assignments the students may continue with a small project. The course material is based on handouts provided on the course page.

 

It is expected that the students are familiar with basics in digital design (Finite State Machines, Digital Gates, FFs, etc)

EITF35 is a prerequisite for Digital IC-Project and Verification ETIN01.

 

Course Syllabus.