Practice Fpga Implementation Example: 4-bit Counter (6.5) - FPGA Architecture and Capabilities
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FPGA Implementation Example: 4-bit Counter

Practice - FPGA Implementation Example: 4-bit Counter

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Question 1 Easy

What does the RESET signal do in both VHDL and Verilog counter implementations?

💡 Hint: Think about what you do when timing needs to start over.

Question 2 Easy

In VHDL, what is the function of the 'process' block?

💡 Hint: Where do we define actions that happen in response to clock edges?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the RESET signal in the 4-bit counter?

To increment the counter
To reset the counter to zero
To set the clock frequency

💡 Hint: Consider what needs to happen before counting can start.

Question 2

In what section of VHDL do you define inputs and outputs?

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how a circuit communicates with the outside world.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a 4-bit counter in VHDL that counts down from 15 to 0 and then resets. What changes would you make to the process?

💡 Hint: Adjust the operation to ensure it reflects counting down.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a situation where you need to count events happening more rapidly than your clock can process. How might you enhance the counter design?

💡 Hint: Think about techniques for increasing your counting frequency without changing the clock.

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