FPGA Programming

FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) programming involves designing and implementing digital circuits using hardware description languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog to configure FPGA chips. It enables developers to create custom hardware accelerators, embedded systems, and specialized processors that can be reprogrammed after manufacturing. This skill is essential for high-performance computing, signal processing, and prototyping digital logic designs.

Also known as: FPGA Development, HDL Programming, Digital Design, Hardware Programming, FPGA Coding

Why learn FPGA Programming?

Developers should learn FPGA programming when working on applications requiring low-latency, parallel processing, or hardware acceleration, such as in telecommunications, aerospace, or AI inference. It's particularly valuable for optimizing performance-critical tasks where traditional CPUs or GPUs are insufficient, and for rapid prototyping of ASIC designs before committing to expensive fabrication.

Learning Resources

• tutorial: FPGA Programming for Beginners
• course: Verilog HDL Basics - Intel FPGA
• tutorial: VHDL Tutorial - VHDLwhiz
• course: FPGA Design with Verilog and SystemVerilog - Coursera
• docs: Xilinx Documentation - Vivado Design Suite