CEC Semester Ten 2016

In this final lecture the layout phase of the FPGA process will be developed.  This will get us to the point where we can bring it all together.  The steps required and the loading process will be covered.

In this leadoff class, we will look at the concepts behind software version control and code collaboration. We will develop the checklist of what we need for an efficient system and what led Torvalds to develop Git.

For our second class, we will take the concepts from the first class, apply them to Git, and look at its structure and operation. We will also introduce the terminology that we will use through the rest of the week.

For our third class, we will delve into the popular GitHub site and will look at that implementation of Git in detail. We will explore set up of a free account for public shares and set up a share area for collaboration.

We will start with programming the microcontroller part of the SmartFusion2.  This is a standard ARM processor.  It can be used for the HMI and for system control functions.

This class will provide descriptions and examples of I2C and I2S interfaces used in IoT applications. Hardware resources, protocol, performance, and power concerns will be described and discussed. Advantages and disadvantages over other types of...

This class will focus on some example designs, suggested by students that illustrate key concepts important to MCU-based IoT Designs. Links to appropriate online resources, kits, and documentation will be included to help jump-start new designs.

The System on Chip (SoC) combines a standard microprocessor with a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), as well as various types of I/O.  In this session we will look at the class of devices and then go into the device for this week, the...

In this class we will go over a simple sample application and the initial steps in development.  We will look at partitioning the application between the microcontroller and the FPGA fabric.  We will also look at planning and laying out the I/O...

Serial interfaces are ubiquitous in MCU-based IoT Designs. This class will provide an overview and background used for the balance of the week’s course.