Description
Are you ready to dive into the world of digital hardware design and build real, working circuits on FPGAs? Practical FPGA Design with VHDL is a hands-on course that takes you from the very basics of FPGA concepts all the way to implementing real-world projects using VHDL. Whether you are a student, an electronics enthusiast, or a professional looking to upskill, this course is designed to make FPGA design practical, accessible, and rewarding.
We begin with a clear introduction to FPGA technology—what FPGAs are, their vendors, and why they power some of the most demanding applications today, from aerospace to high-speed trading systems. You will then strengthen your foundation with core digital logic design, including number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, and finite state machines, illustrated with real design examples like traffic light controllers and vending machines.
Next, we’ll explore FPGA architecture in detail, covering configurable logic blocks, interconnects, DSPs, and memory structures. You’ll then learn how to write efficient VHDL code, simulate it using industry tools such as GHDL and GTKWave, and bring your designs to life through step-by-step simulation projects like an AND gate and a seven-segment display decoder.
Finally, the course introduces you to key communication protocols—SPI, I2C, UART, AXI, Ethernet, PCIe, CAN, and HDMI—so you can understand how modern FPGAs interface with the outside world. (this section is not published yet and will be published soon)
By the end of this course, you will have both the theoretical understanding and the practical experience to confidently start your journey in FPGA design with VHDL.
Who this course is for:
- Hardware Engineers
- Students in Electrical Engineering
- FPGA Hobbyists
