Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Is familiar with the VHDL-hardware description language and the digital design implementation flow (synthesis tools) from VHDL to layout. Is familiar with the functionality of microcontrollers and basics of programming with assembly language.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 28.02.2022 - 30.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marko Kosunen, Kari Stadius

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Six coding exercises that teach the elementary structures of VHDL and simulation methods. Self -guided design project about VHDL description of a microcontroller and its synthesis to layout with digital synthesis and place-and-route-tools.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passed VHDL-coding exercises and study diary of the design project.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Introductory lectures  (2h, 2 times)

    VHDL-coding exercises (2h, 6 times)

    Microcontroller implementation with VHDL  as self-paced project 110h. Possibility for guidance in weekly exercise hours (2h per week).

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Handouts, P. Ashenden, "Designers guide to VHDL", Third edition, Elsevier, 2008.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring IV-V

    2021-2022 No teaching

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-E3540

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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