Programmable Circuits

Programmable logic circuits. Structure of digital systems. Description of digital HW by using high level programming language. Design and simulation of digital systems.

Knowledge

The candidate must be able to:

- Explain the architecture and operation of programmable circuits.

- Explain the difference between combinatorial and sequential digital logic.

- Explain how a finite state machine is built and works.

- Explain how a high-level modeling language can be used to describe the structure and operation of a digital system.

- Explain how a digital system can be tested and verified.

Skills

The candidate must be able to:

- Use a high-level modeling language to describe simple digital systems.

- Use computer tools to implement digital systems in a programmable circuit.

- Use computer tools and testbenches to simulate the functionality of a digital system.

General competence

The candidate must be able to:

- Specify, design and implement a digital system.

Lectures. Problem solving. Project work. Guidance.

Compulsory exercises that include training in computer tools and programming in VHDL.

Compulsory project.