Title :
Using VHDL to Improve an FPGA Based Educational Microcomputer
Author :
Mezei, Ivan ; Malbasa, Veljko
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Novi Sad Univ.
Abstract :
In this paper, we present implementation of an educational microcomputer named Edulent. Schematic and VHDL design entry versions are compared. Microcomputer is designed to be implemented in any medium complexity programmable logic integrated circuit. It is tested on development board based on Xilinx SpartanIIE family FPGA chip, that is connected to personal computer. Software support running on personal computer is developed and consists of all necessary modules to operate such an educational microcomputer. Some of the hardware and software implementation details are presented
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational technology; field programmable gate arrays; hardware description languages; microcomputers; microprocessor chips; programmable logic devices; Edulent; VHDL; Xilinx SpartanIIE family FPGA chip; development board; educational microcomputer; personal computer; programmable logic integrated circuit; software support; Computer architecture; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware; Logic design; Logic programming; Microcomputers; Microprocessors; Programmable logic arrays; Programmable logic devices; Registers; FPGA; VHDL; education; microprocessor;
Conference_Titel :
Computer as a Tool, 2005. EUROCON 2005.The International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Belgrade
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0049-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURCON.2005.1630053
