DIGITAL DESIGN WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
ELE2DDP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces programmable logic and VHDL. Students will be able to develop solutions to digital design problems using reliable synchronous digital design. A modular, reusable approach is encouraged. A strong emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of working hardware implementations on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) using a suite of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software tools
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jim Whittington
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ELE1IEL and (one of EMS1EP or ELE1EDP).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Circuit Design and Simulation with VHDL | Recommended | Pedroni, VA 2010 | 2nd Edn, MIT Press |
| Readings | VHDL 101: Everything you need to know to get started | Recommended | Kafig W, 2011 | Newnes |
| Readings | FPGAs 101: Everything you need to know to get started | Recommended | Smith, G 2010 | Newnes |
| Readings | Rapid prototyping of digital systems: SOPC Edition | Recommended | Hamblen, J, Hall T & Furman, M 2008 | Springer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Locate and identify relevant timing waveforms used to design VHDL Code in appropriate datasheets and web pages.
- Activities:
- Practical work and assignment, designing interfaces between components.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Design VHDL solutions to solve a variety of digital design problems including; random number generators, PWM and interfacing to external devices.
- Activities:
- Practical work and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
03. Develop hierarchical, reusable designs through use of components and generics.
- Activities:
- Practical work in laboratory classes using components and generics.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Write solutions to VHDL and digital design problems in written form to communicate to a professional audience.
- Activities:
- Assignment report requiring students to explain specific concepts in detail.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jim Whittington
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 assignments (approx 3 00 words each) | 10 | 02, 04 | |
| laboratory work 1,500-word equivalent | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 02, 03 |