4.4.1 - Modular Design Approach
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Practice Questions
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What is a top-level module?
💡 Hint: Think about what connects different parts of an FPGA design.
Why is modular design beneficial?
💡 Hint: Consider how small pieces could help with debugging.
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What is the primary role of the top-level module in an FPGA design?
💡 Hint: Imagine what controls the whole design.
True or False: Modular design simplifies debugging.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how smaller parts can make identifying problems easier.
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Design a modular FPGA system that includes a UART module, a memory controller, and a DSP core. Describe their interactions and how data would flow through this system.
💡 Hint: Map out each interaction to visualize data movement.
Discuss the potential impacts on performance when using soft IP cores compared to hard IP cores in a modular FPGA design.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility affects speed during operation.
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