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: 24.02.2025 - 26.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marko Kosunen
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
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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 with digital synthesis and place-and-route-tools.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Accepted VHDL-coding exercises and study diary of the design project.
Workload
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Introductory lectures
VHDL-coding exercises
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 with digital synthesis and place-and-route-tools.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Handouts, P. Ashenden, "Designers guide to VHDL", Third edition, Elsevier, 2008.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
2025-2026 Spring IV - V