Design Recipes for FPGAs, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgments

Part 1: Overview

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Abstract

1.1 Overview

1.2 Verilog vs. VHDL

1.3 Why FPGAs?

1.4 Summary

Chapter 2: An FPGA Primer

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 FPGA Evolution

2.3 Programmable Logic Devices

2.4 Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.5 FPGA Design Techniques

2.6 Design Constraints using FPGAs

2.7 Development Kits and Boards

2.8 Summary

Chapter 3: A VHDL Primer: The Essentials

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Entity: Model Interface

3.3 Architecture: Model Behavior

3.4 Process: Basic Functional Unit in VHDL

3.5 Basic Variable Types and Operators

3.6 Decisions and Loops

3.7 Hierarchical Design ...