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After testing and validating the ALU through simulation, you can move on to the synthesis stage, where the generated code (HDL) is converted into a physical representation (logic gate networks, blocks, etc.). To do this: 1. Go to the Synthesize tab, where the...

Congratulations! You have learned how to configure and test a functional ALU using ChipInventor. Now you know how to: Use AI to generate functional blocks. Configure inputs and outputs to test different operations in the ALU. Interpret control s...

Welcome to our tutorial on TestBenches in ChipInventor. We’ll create a simple Flip-Flop circuit to highlight how to set up and run TestBench simulations. Rather than focusing on circuit details, this guide emphasizes verifying behavior and generating waveforms...

In this section, instead of using an external clock signal, we will manually generate input transitions and define a custom TestBench to verify the behavior of the circuit. The goal is to demonstrate how to create a manual TestBench in Verilog instead of relyi...

Since we are not using the automated ChipInventor TestBench, we need to manually define input signals in Verilog to simulate our circuit. Steps to Write the TestBench: Open the Verilog code editor in the Advanced Simulation tab. Replace the automati...

To ensure that the reader can understand and modify the TestBench if needed, let's go through the main parts of the code: 1. Instantiating Flip-Flops D_FLIP_FLOP FF1 (.D(b0), .sync_reset(Reset), .Q(Q1)); D_FLIP_FLOP FF2 (.D(Q1), .sync_reset(Reset), .Q(Q2));...

To test the frequency division, follow these steps: 1. Run the TestBench in ChipInventor: Click on Menu, after Run Iverilog to compile and execute the simulation. 2. Generate the waveform file: Click on Create VCD to create the .vcd file with signal ...

This tutorial provided a practical guide for creating and validating Flip-Flops using ChipInventor. Through the practices described, you: Configured and tested individual and cascaded Flip-Flops. Used the TestBench to verify the expected behavior of ...

In this guide, you will learn how to develop and program an FPGA project using ChipInventor, with a practical example of implementing a UART Receiver. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have an LED on your FPGA that lights up whenever you press the "a" key on ...

For this project, you will use three main blocks: uart_rx: Receives the byte sent via UART. uart_logic_const: Compares the received byte to the constant value. uart_tx: Sends data back to your serial console for verification or debugging LED block: Light...

1. Click on Choose FPGA.  Select the option Tang Primer 20k. 2. Click on the Simulate tab at the top. 3. Select Advanced Simulate. 4. Once in the Advanced Simulation view, click Menu, then Run Iverilog. 5. Check the message that appears: If no er...

After confirming your design is error-free in the Advanced Simulation: 1. Click on the Synthesize tab. 2. Select Start Synthesis  If everything is correct, all topics will turn green. If any turn red, something might be wrong. Ensure that your Block schem...

Once the project has been successfully programmed onto the FPGA, it’s time to test it in real hardware: 1. In the main top tab, click on Main in the top right corner. 2. Click on Serial Console:  Make sure the baud rate and other serial settings match the...

If you want to reprogram (re-flash) the same design without making any changes (no new synthesis required): 1. Click on Recorder in the ChipInventor top menu. 2. Choose a Project: Select your latest or most recent project. 3. Click Connect if your board is ...

In this tutorial, you learned to configure and connect blocks in ChipInventor to create a functional UART Receiver, check the design for errors using Advanced Simulation with Iverilog, synthesize the circuit, and finally program an FPGA. If you have any quest...

1. Introduction To record your project inside the FPGA, it is necessary to connect the Dev Chip Board to your computer. When connecting the board to the computer and nothing appears at the time of recording, one of the problems may be the driver that did not ...

When using the Dev Chip Board on some Linux distributions, especially on Ubuntu, you may encounter issues accessing the serial port. This usually happens due to conflicts with the brltty service or user permission restrictions. Below is an image representing w...

Step 1: First, connect the Dev Chip Board to your computer's USB port and run the following command in the terminal to list the USB devices: lsusb This should display a device similar to: Bus 001 Device 003: ID 10c4:ea70 Silicon Labs CP2105 Dual USB to UAR...

1. Access the Website and Download the Driver a) Open a web browser and go to the Silicon Labs website: CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers b) Locate the Windows driver version and download the corresponding ZIP file. 2. Extract and Install the...

1. Introduction The INOUT block in ChipInventor allows you to configure an FPGA pin to operate bidirectionally, meaning it can function as either an input or output depending on the control signal. This feature is essential in various applications, especially...