Exploring the hardware/software continuum in a computer engineering capstone design class using FPGA-based programmable logic

S. M. Loo, B. E. Wells, R. K. Gaede

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Abstract

The focus of the computer engineering capstone design classes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, UAH, has been the application of modern design methodology to the development of electronic systems that have both digital hardware and software components. In these classes, it is stressed that efficient digital system design involves the careful consideration of the many possible hardware/software design trade-offs - areas which we feel are the cornerstone of the Computer Engineering discipline. This paper describes the manner in which FPGA-based rapid prototyping techniques have been applied to allow students to empirically explore sets of design alternatives that span the entire hardware/software continuum.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2001 International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education, MSE 2001
Subtitle of host publicationDesigning Microsystems in the New Millennium
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages36-37
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)0769511562, 9780769511566
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
EventInternational Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education, MSE 2001 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 17 Jun 200118 Jun 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2001 International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education, MSE 2001: Designing Microsystems in the New Millennium

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education, MSE 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period17/06/0118/06/01

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