The goal of this work is to create an Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) demonstrator and simulator for study fairs and exhibitions. It is supposed to demonstrate the functionality of an FPGA using cables and switches. To do so, a mechanical front plate consisting of multiple switches, buttons, and LEDs must be connected to a computing device for simulating the FPGA primitives (e.g., a microcontroller on a printed circuit board – PCB). Its firmware stores and updates the state, depending on how the demonstrator FPGA is “configured” on the front plate. Moreover, some features like going back in time allow exploring the functionality and give some intuition on how an FPGA can realize real-world designs.
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Student Target Groups:
- Computer Science (CS)
- Information and Computer Engineering (ICE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
Thesis Type:
- Bachelor’s Thesis
- Master’s Project
Goal & Tasks:
- Create the electronics for the simulator
- Design and implement the microcontroller firmware
Recommended Prior Knowledge:
- FPGAs
- Electronics / PCB design
- Microcontroller programming
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