VLSI Design and FPGA Programming Internship Program
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VLSI Design & FPGA Programming Internship Program: 6-Week Structured Learning and Experience
Introduction VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) design play a critical role in modern electronics, enabling the development of complex digital systems. This internship program provides hands-on experience with digital logic design, FPGA programming, Verilog/VHDL, and hardware implementations. Participants will work on combinational and sequential circuits, memory design, and real-world FPGA applications, culminating in an FPGA-based IoT project.
This program is designed for aspiring VLSI engineers, FPGA designers, and embedded systems enthusiasts. The course concludes with a final FPGA-based project to integrate the concepts learned.
Week 1: Introduction to VLSI & FPGA Programming
· Fundamentals of VLSI Design: Research and write a report on VLSI architecture, design flow, and applications.
o Outcome: A 500-word report explaining VLSI concepts and real-world uses.
· Understanding CMOS Technology: Compare nMOS, pMOS, and CMOS technology.
o Outcome: A comparison table summarizing MOSFET technologies.
· Setting Up FPGA Development Environment: Install and configure FPGA tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Lattice Diamond).
o Outcome: A step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Week 2: Basics of Verilog & FPGA Implementation
· Introduction to Verilog HDL: Write a basic Verilog program to implement an AND gate.
o Outcome: A Verilog script simulated and verified using FPGA tools.
· Implementing Logic Gates in FPGA: Design and simulate basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, XOR) using Verilog/VHDL.
o Outcome: Functional FPGA implementations with testbench verification.
· Combinational Circuits – Multiplexers and Decoders: Implement a 4:1 multiplexer and a 3-to-8 decoder.
o Outcome: Synthesized and simulated FPGA models.
Week 3: Sequential Circuits & ALU Design
· Flip-Flops and Registers: Implement D Flip-Flop and a 4-bit register in Verilog/VHDL.
o Outcome: Waveform simulations for flip-flops and registers.
· Designing a Simple ALU: Implement a 4-bit ALU supporting addition, subtraction, AND, and OR operations.
o Outcome: Functional ALU design with testbench verification.
· Introduction to FPGA Architecture: Research FPGA components and applications.
o Outcome: A detailed report covering CLBs, routing, memory blocks, and I/O interfaces.
Week 4: Advanced FPGA Concepts & Applications
· Designing a 4-bit Counter: Implement and simulate an up/down counter in Verilog/VHDL.
o Outcome: A working counter design with testbench simulation.
· UART Communication with FPGA: Implement a Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) module.
o Outcome: Functional UART module with serial data transmission.
· Traffic Light Controller using FSM: Design a traffic light control system.
o Outcome: A working simulation of a traffic light system.
Week 5: Memory, Signal Processing & Digital Systems
· Implementing RAM/ROM in FPGA: Design a simple RAM and ROM module.
o Outcome: Working memory module with read/write verification.
· Designing a Digital Clock using FPGA: Implement a real-time digital clock with a 7-segment display.
o Outcome: Functional clock with time display.
· FPGA-Based Signal Processing – FIR Filter: Design and implement a FIR filter.
o Outcome: A functional FIR filter tested in FPGA.
Week 6: Advanced FPGA Implementations & Final Project
· Implementing PWM in FPGA: Create a PWM generator for LED brightness control.
o Outcome: A functional PWM signal generator.
· FPGA-Based Image Processing – Edge Detection: Implement a Sobel filter for edge detection.
o Outcome: Processed images with detected edges.
· ASIC vs. FPGA: Research and compare ASIC and FPGA technologies.
o Outcome: A comparative report detailing pros and cons.
· Implementing a RISC Processor: Design a basic RISC processor with simple instruction execution.
o Outcome: A working RISC processor prototype tested with instructions.
Final Project: FPGA-Based IoT Application
· Task: Develop an FPGA-based IoT project such as a smart home controller or wireless sensor network.
· Outcome: A complete FPGA prototype demonstrating an IoT application.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this internship, participants will:
· Gain a deep understanding of VLSI design and FPGA programming.
· Develop expertise in Verilog/VHDL for digital logic design.
· Implement and simulate combinational and sequential circuits in FPGA.
· Design memory, communication, and signal processing modules.
· Work on real-world applications like IoT and image processing using FPGA.
· Complete an FPGA-based IoT project as a capstone experience.
Requirements
Laptop
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To understand the fundamentals of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and its role in modern electronics.
To analyze the working principles of nMOS, pMOS, and CMOS technologies and compare their advantages.
To install and configure an FPGA design tool for implementing digital circuits.
To write and simulate a basic Verilog program implementing an AND gate.
To design and verify basic logic gates using Verilog/VHDL and simulate them in an FPGA environment.
To design and implement a 4:1 multiplexer and a 3-to-8 decoder using Verilog/VHDL and verify their functionality through simulation.
To design and simulate sequential circuits, including a D Flip-Flop and a 4-bit register, using Verilog/VHDL.
To design a 4-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) that performs basic operations and verify it through simulation.
To understand the internal structure of an FPGA and its applications in digital design.
To design and simulate a 4-bit up/down counter using Verilog/VHDL and verify its operation.
To design and implement a Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) module in an FPGA to enable serial communication.
To design and implement a traffic light controller system using a Finite State Machine (FSM) in FPGA.
To design and simulate a simple RAM and ROM module in an FPGA environment using Verilog/VHDL.
To design and implement a digital clock using an FPGA with a 7-segment display.
To design and implement a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter in FPGA for basic signal processing applications.
To design a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator using Verilog/VHDL to control an LED brightness by varying the duty cycle of the PWM signal.
To implement an edge detection algorithm (Sobel filter) using FPGA for real-time image processing applications.
To research and compare the differences between Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), focusing on their advantages, disadvantages, and real-world use cases.
To design a basic Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor with simple instruction execution using FPGA.
To develop a prototype IoT-based project using FPGA, such as a smart home controller, wireless sensor network, or real-time monitoring system.
