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Master FPGA design with VHDL : Image transfer with UART
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Master FPGA design with VHDL : Image transfer with UART

Master UART Communication with a practical case of an image transfer between PC and FPGA
Created byAnas Fennane
Last updated 10/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Specification Analysis: Understanding system requirements and design specifications for an FPGA-based project.
  • UART theory with examples.
  • Digital Logic Design with VHDL: UART implementation.
  • FPGA Basics: Gaining hands-on experience with FPGA hardware, toolchains, and development workflows.
  • FPGA Synthesis and Simulation: Using simulation tools to verify the design before synthesizing it onto hardware.
  • Demonstrating the Final System: Presenting a working image transfer system via UART running on an FPGA board.

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 27m total length

  • Introduction2:35
  • Requirements3:50
  • System overview2:24

    Explore a system overview of a two-sided FPGA and computer setup exchanging a 256×256 8-bit image via a Python-scripted uart link, inverting pixels and reassembling the image on the host.

  • The FPGA board6:19

Requirements

  • Basic notions on digital electronics and VHDL are needed to get the most from this course

Description

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of FPGA design? This time you will be learning UART communication in a fun and practical way. Welcome to "Learn FPGA Design with VHDL : Image transfert with UART", a hands-on course that combines digital design, communication protocols, and creativity!

This course is perfect for students, engineers, and enthusiasts eager to enhance their FPGA skills and explore the practical implementation of UART. Through engaging lessons and a real-world project, you'll design a communication system between a computer and an FPGA board.

An image will be transferred from PC to FPGA via UART pixel by pixel. The colors of each received pixel by FPGA will be inverted then sent back to computer. Python will be used to open the serial link between PC and FPGA and convert exchanged bytes into displayable PNG image.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Strong Fundamentals: Understand UART protocol.

  • Hands-On Experience: Implement a fully functional image transfer project via UART on FPGA.

  • Practical Knowledge: Learn VHDL and follow the whole FPGA design flow from specification to on-board testing.

With clear explanations, and detailed demonstrations, this course ensures you build confidence and proficiency in FPGA design. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your skills, this course offers a fun and rewarding experience.

As usual, I am going to share everything I know about the topic and give you my tips as a senior hardware engineer.

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Limited-time discount for learners:

Use this instructor coupon to get the course at the lowest price: A39F086DCF7413B2E634

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Digital Electronics students and engineers or anyone interested in learning FPGA design

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