Fundamentals of FPGA Architecture and Programming

This Standalone NOS provides a comprehensive exploration of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and their applications in digital design. Students delve into FPGA internal architecture, covering components such as Look-Up Tables (LUTs), flip-flops, and interconnect. The curriculum focuses on FPGA design techniques using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like Verilog, emphasizing syntax, data types, and RTL coding specific to FPGAs. The module introduces students to design constraints and optimization techniques, including timing analysis, pipelining, and balancing area, power, and performance requirements. Additionally, students learn FPGA verification and debugging methodologies, including simulation setups, testbench development, and effective debugging strategies tailored for FPGA-based designs.