Desigining A Microcontroller On Fpga using Verilog Hdl

[sanxmks]

Hi to all.

I am into my last semester of graduation, i have assigned a project "Design of a micro controller using verilog in a fpga"
i am studding the following books for help.
Advanced_Digital_Design_with_the_Verilog_HDL-M.D.Ciletti
and Verilog HDL (2nd Edition) by Samir Palnitkar
i have searched alot, my supervisor is not helping me i don't know what i should do.
i am using Xilinx project navigator.
please help me and guide me that how should start programming it from scrap, and what i must do.
i know how to make adders, encodes, shift registers etc.
so please guide me.

reguards

 

[Kenneth Mann]

What exactly are you looking for, you can buy any of several soft processors for a FPGA. If I had to do it myself, I would look back to the old 1802 and make a model similar to it. Any of them though can be done. (BTW, I do not know Verilog; mine is of VHDL.)

KM

 

[ranger]

Hi to all.

I am into my last semester of graduation, i have assigned a project "Design of a micro controller using verilog in a fpga"
i am studding the following books for help.
Advanced_Digital_Design_with_the_Verilog_HDL-M.D.Ciletti
and Verilog HDL (2nd Edition) by Samir Palnitkar
i have searched alot, my supervisor is not helping me i don't know what i should do.
i am using Xilinx project navigator.
please help me and guide me that how should start programming it from scrap, and what i must do.
i know how to make adders, encodes, shift registers etc.
so please guide me.

reguards

Hi sanxmks,

Welcome to PF!

If you have specific question about Xilinx CAD tools, then you can ask them in the electrical engineering section. As your question currently stands, its a little too ambiguous. At this point the best advise I can give you is to refer to the manual that came with the CAD tool.

 

[davidrit]

You can also look under projects at opencores.org. There are numerous examples of verilog microprocessor cores that you can look at to see what is involved. That may help you pick waht instruction set you want to be compatible with or what processor you want to emulate.

You can probably simulate some with Xilinx tools without too much effort.

 

[alphy]

Hello, it's great to see that you are working on a project involving the design of a microcontroller using Verilog HDL on an FPGA. This is a complex and challenging project, but with the right resources and guidance, you can definitely succeed.

Firstly, it's important to have a thorough understanding of Verilog HDL and its syntax. The books you have mentioned are excellent resources and I would recommend going through them thoroughly. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and forums where you can find helpful information and support.

Next, it's important to familiarize yourself with the Xilinx project navigator and the tools it offers for designing and programming FPGAs. Xilinx also has a lot of resources and tutorials available on their website that can help you get started.

As for starting the programming from scratch, I would suggest breaking down the project into smaller modules and tackling them one at a time. This will help you understand the functionality of each module and how they work together to form the microcontroller.

Since you mentioned that you are familiar with basic digital design concepts like adders, encoders, and shift registers, I would recommend starting with those modules first and then moving on to more complex ones like the ALU, control unit, and memory.

I would also recommend seeking guidance from your supervisor or reaching out to other experts in the field for assistance. It's always helpful to have someone to bounce ideas off of and to provide feedback on your progress.

Overall, designing a microcontroller on an FPGA using Verilog HDL is a challenging but rewarding project. Stay motivated, stay focused, and don't be afraid to ask for help when needed. Best of luck!