2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

ECE 448 - FPGA and ASIC Design with VHDL

Credits: 4 (NR)
Practical introduction to modeling of digital systems with VHDL for logic synthesis. Overview and comparative analysis of design flow and tools for FPGAs and standard-cell ASICs. Discusses verification of digital systems using testbenches, prototyping boards and modern testing equipment, and illustrates VHDL-based design methodology with multiple examples from communications, control, DSP, and cryptography. Laboratory experiments create link between simulation and actual hardware implementation based on FPGA boards.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECE 445. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3
When Offered: Spring