ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION

Overview

The increasing complexity of digital systems has led to development of modern methodologies in digital design, simulation and production. Collectively known as electronic design automation (EDA), key elements include text and graphics-based design entry and verification, hardware description languages (HDLs), programmable logic devices (PLDs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This subject introduces the hardware description language VHDL and it's application to creating hardware in will be able to develop solutions to digital design problems using reliable synchronous digital design. A modular, reusable approach is encouraged. A strong emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of working hardware implementations on FPGAs using a suite of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software tools.

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Subject coordinator

Tommy Huynh

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Circuit Design and Simulation with VHDL

Recommended - Book - VHDL 101: Everything you need to know to get started

Recommended - Book - FPGAS 101: Everything you need to know to get started

Recommended - Book - Rapid prototyping of digital systems: SOPC Edition

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware description language VHDL as a method for describing and simulating the operation of digital hardware.

Explain the difference between simulation and synthesis, and know when and how to apply appropriate coding techniques for each situation with in the hardware design flow. Understand the nature of programmable logic technology and the synthesis process that converts VHDL code to realisable hardware.

Explain how electronic design automation process allows design effort to be applied at higher levels of abstraction and how various design descriptions (e.g. state machines are realised in hardware.

Demonstrate the capability to work through a complete design cycle for a digital system implemented in programmable logic, using electronic design automation tools and techniques. That is, a. analyse a problem and specify the required outcomes; b. produce unique design solutions using state of the art design tools; c. undertake appropriate testing and simulation to check design integrity; d. integrate designs into larger systems; and e. implement a working system in hardware.

Write solutions to VHDL and digital design problems in written form to communicate to a professional audience.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMELE, SMENE, TM001,and students must complete 120 credit points. Students admitted in LMEM may enrol in this subject with subject coordinator approval.

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