This unit is a sequence of lectures and practical work on digital systems design, including: behavioural specification and description; architecture and structure design; software/hardware co-design; technology mapping, verification and test. For greater complexity we choose Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and a variety of software provided by the manufacturer (Xilinx), including Boolean equations, schematic entry, state machines, and a high-level design language (VHDL), itself supporting a variety of modes. This unit gives students the skills and knowledge needed to design modern digital systems. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Yinan Kong
Prerequisites: 39cp including ELEC241(P)