2.3 - Open-Source EDA Tools
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Practice Questions
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What is KiCad primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what kinds of projects would need a PCB.
What does GHDL simulate?
💡 Hint: Consider what programming languages are used in digital design.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does KiCad allow you to create?
💡 Hint: Think about the physical items that need to be designed in electronics.
True or False: GHDL can be used to simulate both VHDL and SystemVerilog.
💡 Hint: Remember the specific functionalities of GHDL.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple PCB layout using KiCad for a basic LED circuit. Describe the components you would use and how you would implement the design.
💡 Hint: Think about how components connect and the flow of electricity.
Using GHDL and GTKWave, simulate a basic VHDL design for a binary counter. Document the steps and how you visualize the results.
💡 Hint: Remember to check the syntax of your VHDL code and ensure simulation logs are clear.
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