FPGA Design and Implementation

This is a free course on FPGA design and implementation. In this course. we will explain different aspects of FPGA and also will demonstrate different examples. The video lectures are available in our YouTube channel. Please contact us for more details. These course covers the following topics:

Chapter/Topic 1:

Introduction to FPGA:

This chapter explains what is FPGA and a basic architecture of an FPGA. The lecture video is available here.

Chapter/Topic 2 (Part-1):

FPGA Software and First Example:

This chapter explains about the FPGA softwares and implements first FPGA example. This is the first part of this topic which includes:

List of top FPGA companies/ manufacturers/ providers

Some common applications of FPGA

Generic design flow of an FPGA application or project

Brief introduction to Altera/Intel MAX 10 FPGA Development Kit

Software’s for Altera/Intel FPGAs and their installation process

Lecture video is available here.

Important Links:

Altera/Intel MAX 10 Development kit details

ModelSim download

Quartus Prime Lite download

Chapter/Topic 2 (Part-2):

FPGA Software and First Example:

This chapter explains about the FPGA softwares and implements first FPGA example. This is the 2nd part of this topic which includes:

Difference between Verilog and VHDL

Verilog code for Inverter (or NOT gate) logic and its test bench

Simulation of Inverter logic in Modelsim

Verilog code synthesis in Quartus Prime Lite edition

How to upload the bitstream to Altera/Intel MAX 10 FPGA Development Kit

Finally, demonstration of the project in Altera/Intel MAX 10 FPGA Development Kit

Lecture video is available here.

inverter verilog code

Chapter/Topic 3 (Part-1):

Introduction to Verilog:

This chapter explains basic syntax of Verilog and an example is implemented in Altera/Intel MAX 10 Development Kit. This chapter includes:

What is Verilog

Explanation of basic syntax of Verilog

What is module and how it works

Discusses two Verilog examples (AND Gate and Two Level Logic)

Simulation of Two Level Logic example in Modelsim and its implementation in MAX 1o Development Kit

Lecture video is available here.

Two level logic verilog

Chapter/Topic 3 (Part-2):

Introduction to Verilog:

This chapter explains data types of Verilog and LED blink (or toggle) example in Altera/Intel MAX 10 Development Kit using On-board oscillator is implemented. This chapter includes:

Behavioral vs Structural description

Variable data types

Constant values

Parameters

Simulation of LED blink (or toggle) example in Modelsim and its implementation in MAX 1o Development Kit using the on-board 50 MHz oscillator. The Verilog code uses clock divider to reduce the clock speed.

Lecture video is available here.

led blink verilog

Chapter/Topic 3 (Part-3):

Introduction to Verilog:

This chapter explains primitive logic gates and different operators of Verilog. A 4-bit counter example in Altera/Intel MAX 10 Development Kit using On-board oscillator is implemented. This chapter includes:

Verilog logic values

Primitive gates

Verilog operators

Simulation of 4-bit Counter example in Modelsim and its implementation in MAX 1o Development Kit using the on-board 50 MHz oscillator. The Verilog code uses clock divider to reduce the clock speed.

Lecture video is available here.

4-bit counter verilog

Chapter/Topic 3 (Part-4):

Introduction to Verilog:

This chapter explains different aspects of Procedural Assignment and implements Ring Counter example in Altera/Intel MAX 10 Development Kit using PMOD connector and external LEDs. This chapter includes:

Always block basic

Test bench basic and Initial block

Blocking and Non-blocking assignments

Simulation of 4-bit Ring Counter example in Modelsim and its implementation in MAX 1o Development Kit using the on-board 50 MHz oscillator. The Verilog code uses clock divider to reduce the clock speed.

Lecture video is available here.

Ring counter Verilog