10.2.2. FPGA-Based Rapid Prototyping Process

Try these first

1. 1.

   What programming language is used for Design Entry?

   Hint

   Think about languages specifically for hardware design.

2. 2.

   What does synthesis do in the prototyping process?

   Hint

   What step prepares the design for hardware?

3. 3.

   What is synthesized during the synthesis step?

   • A. Logic Gates
   • B. Bitstream
   • C. Netlist

   Hint

   Think about what the design is turned into before hardware.

4. 4.

   True or False: The FPGA programming involves the creation of a bitstream.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what is needed to instruct the FPGA.

5. 5.

   Design a simple digital circuit in HDL (e.g., a 2-input AND gate) and describe the synthesis process to generate a netlist.

   Hint

   Focus on the logical structure of the AND operation.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where an FPGA fails during functional testing. What potential issues could have arisen during earlier stages?

   Hint

   Consider critical design verifications that might have been skipped.