Digital System Design using Verilog HDL

🚀 Digital System Design using Verilog HDL 🧑‍💻

Course Objectives:

• Master Verilog HDL: Describe and develop digital circuits using gate level, data flow modeling, switch level, and behavioral modeling.
• Design Digital Circuits: Understand and design digital circuits using Finite State Machines (FSMs) to solve complex problems.
• Functional Verification: Perform thorough functional verification of designs using Test Benches to ensure correctness and reliability.
• Real-World Implementation: Gain hands-on experience by implementing designs on FPGA/CPLD boards, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand Verilog HDL: Appreciate the constructs and conventions of the Verilog HDL programming language in both gate level and data flow modeling.
2. Apply Combination Logic: Generalize combinational circuits using behavioral modeling, and understand the concepts of switch level modeling.
3. Analyze Digital Systems: Design and analyze digital systems and finite state machines effectively.
4. Develop Test Benches: Write appropriate test benches to facilitate functional verification.
5. Realize on Hardware: Implement designs on FPGA/CPLD boards with confidence and precision.

List of Experiments:

Through a series of hands-on experiments, you'll apply what you've learned in Verilog HDL to design and simulate various digital systems. Here's what you'll be working on:

1. Verilog Modeling: Dive into the world of Verilog HDL by modeling the following circuits.

   • 4-bit Ripple Carry Adder 🧮
   • 4-bit Carry Look-Ahead Adder 🚀
   • 2-Digit BCD Adder / Subtractor 🔁
   • 4-bit Comparator 🏋️‍♂️

2. Hierarchical Structural Model: Understand the principles of hierarchy in design by creating a structural model for:

   • 16:1 Mux using 4:1 Mux 🔃
   • 3:8 Decoder using 2:4 Decoder 📡
   • 8-bit Comparator using 4-bit Comparators and additional logic 🌟

3. Behavioral Modeling: Translate real-world behaviors into Verilog HDL programs for:

   • 8:1 Mux ➕
   • 3:8 Decoder ✅
   • 8-bit Encoder ↔️
   • 8-bit Parity Generator and Checker 🔒

4. Counter Implementation: Explore the behavior of counters with these experiments:

   • 8-bit Asynchronous Up-Down Counter ⏰
   • 8-bit Synchronous Up-Down Counter ⏺️

5. State Machines: Design and implement digital systems using state machines, including a:

   • 4-bit Sequence Detector 🎲
   • Traffic Light Controller 🚦
   • Vending Machine Controller 🤖

6. Shift and Add Multiplier: Combine arithmetic and data manipulation by designing an 8-bit Shift and Add Multiplier. 🧮

7. Universal Shift Register: Implement the 8-bit Universal Shift Register to understand shift operations. ⬅️➡️

8. Data Path & Controller Units: Understand the architecture of digital systems by implementing:

   • Serial Adder 📐
   • Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Logic Unit (ALU) 🏗️

Why Take This Course?

This course is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying Verilog HDL in the design of digital systems. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in digital circuit design, FSM implementation, and practical experience with FPGA/CPLD hardware. You'll be well-equipped to tackle complex engineering problems with a strong grasp of Verilog HDL and the principles of digital systems design.

Enroll now and embark on your journey towards becoming an expert in Digital System Design using Verilog HDL! 🎓✨