Install Ubuntu on Windows(using WSL), Verilator and GTKwave
Why take this course?
Mastering Digital IC & FPGA Design: Install Ubuntu on Windows via WSL, and Simulate with Verilator & GTKwave 🚀🐧👨💻
Course Description:
Dive into the world of digital IC and FPGA design with our comprehensive online course, where you'll learn to install Ubuntu on Windows using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and master the tools Verilator and GTKwave for efficient simulation and debugging. These tools are vital for anyone looking to design or verify digital chips including CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
What You'll Learn:
⭐ Install Ubuntu 22.04 on Windows (using WSL): Get started by setting up a Linux environment directly on your Windows machine (requires Win10 or Win11). This will be your platform for developing and running digital IC designs.
🔍 Understanding Verilator & GTKwave: Learn how to install these free EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, essential for writing, simulating, and debugging Verilog/SystemVerilog code.
📝 Hands-On Simulation with Verilator: Engage in a simple demo that walks you through the process of simulating your first piece of Verilog code.
Course Structure & Highlights:
Theory and Practical Application: The course begins with an overview of MOS transistors, logic cells, arithmetic data paths, and progresses through to advanced topics such as STA (Static Timing Analysis), on-chip bus architectures like APB/AHB-Lite/AXI4, low power design, DFT (Design for Testability), and SOC (System on a Chip) designs, including MCU (Microcontrol Unit) level considerations.
Essential Function Blocks & Architectures: Learn about Finite State Machines (FSMs), pipelines, arbiters, CDC (Clocked Data Call), synchronous and asynchronous FIFOs, ping-pong buffers, pipeline hazard handling, and the concept of systolic arrays.
Practical Projects: Apply your knowledge with hands-on coding exercises that start simple and progress to complex projects. You'll work on:
- A SHA-256 algorithm with a simple interface
- SHA-256 with APB/AXI interface
- A 2D DMA controller with APB/AXI interface
The culmination of these exercises will be designing and implementing a large-scale project with over 1000 lines of Verilog code.
Why Take This Course?
This course is designed to give you the essential knowledge and skills needed to enter the field or advance your career in digital IC and FPGA design. With a focus on practical application and real-world projects, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of modern digital design.
Your Instructor:
As an experienced course instructor with a background in digital IC and FPGA design, I have developed a range of courses that cover fundamentals to advanced topics in this field. My curriculum includes detailed explanations of hardware concepts, coding exercises, and comprehensive projects to solidify your understanding and practical skills.
Join the Journey:
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital IC and FPGA design? Enroll in this course today and start transforming your ideas into reality. For more information about my other courses, please visit my homepage on Udemy and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge waiting for you.
💡 Note: This course assumes prior knowledge of basic electronics and programming fundamentals. It's a journey from the basics to advanced topics, with an emphasis on hands-on learning through coding exercises and real-world projects.
Take the first step towards mastering digital IC & FPGA design—enroll now and let's get started! 🌟
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