How to self-learn FPGAs in 3 weeks for absolute beginners?

What is an FPGA?

FPGA, or Field-Programmable Gate Array, is a digital integrated circuit that can be reprogrammed for various tasks. It’s like digital LEGOs, allowing you to form anything from simple logic gates to complex digital systems.

To program FPGAs, we use Hardware Description Language, or HDL. The current mainstream HDL include Verilog and VHDL, which were first released in 1984 and 1987, respectively. Regardless of their differences in design ideas and coding styles, both can be used to perfectly describe and implement digital circuits fully compatible with most FPGAs.

Challenge for beginners

Like any of the topics in applied science and engineering, geting your hands on the actual hardware is always the best practice to gain lifelong skills and techniques. Same with FPGAs, there are many advanced and sophiscated development boards available in the market. However, for beginners with limited skills and knowledge in this technology, the challenge is that many FPGA development boards on the market are not designed with beginners in mind. They often require going through a list of processes such as configurations and software installations before even getting a simple project working. This can be daunting and discouraging for those who are just starting out.

Our solution

In response to the challenges faced by beginners, we have developed an innovative solution. This includes a beginner-friendly FPGA development board that is fully compatible with our custom cloud-based IDE tool. To supplement this, we provide an illustrative tutorial book filled with experiments and projects that cater to various learning styles. Additionally, we offer associated modules and components for immediate hands-on practice. This comprehensive approach ensures a smooth and engaging learning experience for those starting their journey in FPGA.

Our STEPFPGA Board

Our FPGA board is featured as its sleek design, with on-board peripherals that allows beginner level experiments, and also capable to connect onto a breadboard for extension projects.

More than that, the entire coding development process can be well handled by our cloud-based IDE tool. You DO NOT need to download any software, DO NOT need to install any drivers, simply plug and play. Support windows, Macbook and Linux users, and it is permanantly FREE.

The Tutorial

We know there are tons of learning pieces available on the Internet, but still we believe a nicely written tutorial book with systamtic knowledge and illustrative graphics is one of the best learning tools for beginners. We all know how easily to get distracted while learning in front of the screen.

Associated Hardware Modules

To facilitate understanding of digital circuits through tangible experiments, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications, we have also included a list of hardware modules along with the board and book, to provide learners with immediate access for hands on practices.

The Complete Solution

With all elements seamlessly integrated, we have crafted a comprehensive learning package. This provides beginners with a complete solution to embark on their exploration of this fascinating technology.

This kit is currently launching on crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. As of writing this article, there are only 38 hours left before the campaign concludes. If you’re interested in availing of some early bird offers, I encourage you to seize this final opportunity to pledge your support.

If you have missed this, please visit our website at: www.eimtechnology.com to receive lastest updates of the project, and the kit should be avaialble to purchase online within 1 week after the campaign is ended.

Lab-On-The-Go

We also encourage you to consider our uniquely developed Lab-On-The-Go electronics exploration kit. This kit is designed to enhance your circuit design, testing, and troubleshooting skills. In addition, we are in the process of building a practical and universally adoptable curriculum. This curriculum, based on fundamental topics in electronics engineering, can be fully implemented using this portable lab infrastructure. It’s a comprehensive resource for hands-on learning and skill development in the field of electronics.

By the end of this article, I wish you all enjoy a pleasant and fruitful learning experience with FPGAs, and happy learning all the time!

EIM Technology