Question:

Design and implement a versatile FPGA$-$based system that utilizes foundational design components such as ILA, BRAM, timing constraints, attributes, and clock management. The project will be adaptable, allowing students to choose a specific application or functionality relevant to their professional field.

Requirements:

$1.$ System Concept:

$$ Students will conceptualize and design a system that could be used in their field of interest, such as data processing, control systems, communication interfaces, or any

other applicable area.

$$ The system should showcase the ability to manage complex operations, handle data efficiently, or improve system performance using FPGA capabilities.

$2.$ Block RAM $($BRAM$)$:

$$ Implement BRAM to manage data storage efficiently within the FPGA, suitable for the chosen application.

$$ Discuss how BRAM is utilized to optimize system performance and data handling.

$3.$ Timing Constraints:

$$ Apply specific timing constraints to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.

$$ Include constraints that manage setup times, hold times, and clock domain

crossings, tailored to the designed system.

$4.$ Attributes:

$$ Use synthesis attributes to guide the FPGA compiler in resource allocation and

optimization, such as $`$KEEP$`,`$DONT$\_$TOUCH$`,$ and others appropriate for the

design.

$5.$ Clocking Wizard:

$$ Design the system with multiple clock domains if necessary, using the clocking

wizard to generate and manage these clocks.

$$ Explain the rationale behind clock selection and strategies for mitigating issues

related to multiple clock domains

$6.$ Integrated Logic Analyzer $($ILA$)$:

$$ Integrate ILA cores to facilitate real$-$time debugging and monitoring of the system.

$$ Set up appropriate triggers and capture conditions to diagnose issues or verify

system operations during development.

$7.$ Processing System $($PS$)$ Integration

$$ Utilize the ARM cores in the Zynq SoC to manage user interfaces, network communications, or high$-$level decision algorithms, interfacing seamlessly with the PL for tasks requiring high speed processing.

$$ Interaction Between PS and PL: Highlight how data is shared between the PS and PL$,$ utilizing AXI interfaces for high$-$throughput communications.

Deliverables: $-$

$1.$ Conceptual design document describing the system and its relevance to the chosen field.

$2.$ Complete Verilog$/$VHDL code implementing the system.

$3.$ Simulation results and synthesis report detailing performance metrics and resource utilization.

$4.$ A comprehensive final report documenting the design rationale, challenges, and

implementation details,, signed and commented upon by your mentor.

$5.$ A presentation or demonstration that illustrates the system's functionality and real$-$world applicability.