FPGA Programming and Hardware Essentials: kick off with the MAX1000 VHDPlus

Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we're diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) - a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems!Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly FPGA development board packed with features like memory, user LEDs, push-buttons, and flexible I/O ports. It's the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs).In this book, you'll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language - a simpler version of VHDL. We'll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity.Get ready for an exciting journey! You'll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let's turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure - your journey starts now!Exciting Projects You'll Find in This Book- Arduino-Driven BCD to 7-Segment Display Decoder- Use an Arduino Uno R4 to supply BCD data to the decoder, counting from 0 to 9 with a one-second delay- Multiplexed 4-Digit Event Counter- Create an event counter that displays the total count on a 4-digit display, incrementing with each button press- PWM Waveform with Fixed Duty Cycle- Generate a PWM waveform at 1 kHz with a fixed duty cycle of 50%- Ultrasonic Distance Measurement- Measure distances using an ultrasonic sensor, displaying the results on a 4-digit 7-segment LED- Electronic Lock- Build a simple electronic lock using combinational logic gates with push buttons and an LED output- Temperature Sensor- Monitor ambient temperature with a TMP36 sensor and display the readings on a 7-segment LED