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- 1. A to D converter Ramp signal Reference signal If (Ramp>Reference) out = 1 else out = 0 IC Programming Ramp signal Reference Voltage Active bootstrap Level shifters Buffer Active bootstrap Level shifters Buffer ……….. ……….. ……….. G1 G12
- 3. Steps for FPGA programming • Programming an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) involves several steps, including design creation, synthesis, implementation, and configuration. Here an overview of the steps for FPGA programming: 1. Design Creation: The first step is to create our digital design using a hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL. In this step, we define the functionality of your design, including the various logic elements, registers, and connections between them. 2. Synthesis: Once the design is created, we need to synthesize it using a synthesis tool such as VIVADO (for Xilinx FPGAs) or Quartus Prime (for Intel FPGAs). Synthesis converts your HDL code into a gate-level netlist, which represents the design in terms of logical gates and flip- flops. 3. Design Constraints: Before proceeding with implementation, we need to define design constraints. These constraints specify the clock frequency, input/output delays, and other timing requirements for our design. Constraints can be defined in SDC (Synopsys Design Constraints) or XDC (Xilinx Design Constraints) files. 4. Implementation: In this step, the synthesized design is mapped onto the target FPGA device, and the physical design process takes place. This includes place and route, where the logic elements are placed on the FPGA's programmable fabric, and the connections (routing) are established between them. 5. Timing Analysis: After implementation, we need to perform timing analysis to ensure that your design meets the required timing constraints. The timing analysis checks if the setup and hold times for all the flip-flops are satisfied and if the data can be reliably captured on each clock cycle. 6. Configuration: Once the implementation and timing analysis are successful, the FPGA needs to be configured to load the design onto the chip. The configuration data is generated as a bitstream file, which contains the information required to program the FPGA's programmable fabric. 7. Programming the FPGA: To program the FPGA, you need to transfer the generated bitstream file to the FPGA device. This can be done using various methods, such as JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) programming, USB programming, or configuring the FPGA on boot-up from an external memory device. 8. Testing and Verification: After programming the FPGA, thoroughly test and verify the functionality of our design on the actual hardware. Use appropriate test vectors and testbenches to validate that the FPGA behaves as expected and meets the desired functionality. • Each FPGA vendor may have their own software suite with specific tools and commands for design creation, synthesis, and implementation. It's essential to refer to the vendor's documentation and user guides for the specific FPGA family.
- 4. S1 D1 C1 S3 D3 C3 S2 D2 C2 S4 D4 C4 L C LP PWM Control Circuit Vin S5 D5 S7 D7 S6 D6 S8 D8 S9 D9 S11 D11 S10 D10 S12 D12 LS2 LS1 RLOAD RLOAD S4 S1 S5 S8 S9 S12 iP(t) VP VS1 VS2 VO1(t) VO2(t)
- 5. S1 D1 C1 S3 D3 C3 S2 D2 C2 S4 D4 C4 L C LP PWM Control Circuit Vin S5 D5 S7 D7 S6 D6 S8 D8 LS1 RLOAD S4 S1 S5 S8 S9 S12 S9 D9 S11 D11 S10 D10 S12 D12 LS1
- 6. S1 D1 C1 S3 D3 C3 S2 D2 C2 S4 D4 C4 L C LP PWM Control Circuit Vin S5 D5 S7 D7 S6 D6 S8 D8 S9 D9 S11 D11 S10 D10 S12 D12 LS2 LS1 RLOAD RLOAD S4 S1 S5 S8 S9 S12
- 8. S1 S4 S5 S8 S9 S12 A to D converter If (Ramp>Reference) out = 1 else out = 0 IC Programming Active bootstrap Level shifters Buffer Active bootstrap Level shifters Buffer ……….. ……….. ……….. G1 G12 Ramp Signal Reference Signal Timer 1 4 5 8 9 12 13 14 15 VCC 16 GND LP LS1 LS2 Payload 1 Payload 2