IMPACTING EDUCATION USING FPGAS Prof Don Bouldin Ph
IMPACTING EDUCATION USING FPGAS Prof. Don Bouldin, Ph. D. Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996 -2100 dbouldin@tennessee. edu Microelectronic Systems--University of Tennessee 1
OUTLINE OF THIS PRESENTATION • Motivation for Laboratory Experiences • Acquisition of Software and Hardware • Survey of Courses Using FPGAs – – – – Introductory Logic Advanced Logic (ASIC Prototyping) System-on-Chip and Platform Design HW/SW Co-Design Real-Time Embedded Systems Network Routing Capstone Design (multi-disciplinary) • Summary and Conclusions Microelectronic Systems--University of Tennessee 2
MOTIVATION FOR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES • Labs require more resources and effort by the instructor, students and the department. • However, labs reinforce learning significantly and better prepare students for jobs in industry. Microelectronic Systems--University of Tennessee 3
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS • Laboratory experiences enhance learning significantly • Acquisition of software and hardware is not difficult. • Homework can consist of morphing examples. • Projects can be partially bounded and open. • FPGAs can support more than logic courses. • Collaboration can enhance faculty/student productivity. Microelectronic Systems--University of Tennessee 4
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