RC08FPGA

From GT RoboJackets

A new system for 2008 is the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). An FPGA is essentially starts life as a "goo" of electrical components such as AND gates, adders, and the like. When it is programed this goo can be molded into entire processors. For 2008 the FPGA has the task of converting encoder values into velocity, interfacing with the ball sensors, driving the kicker, and interfacing with the accelerometer.

Contents 1 Tasks 2 Specifications 2.1 FPGA 3 Schematics 4 Parts 4.1 FPGA 4.1.1 Quick Specs 4.1.2 Data Sheet 5 Articles 6 Links

Tasks

• [ ] Generate an I/O spec
• [ ] Evaluate the design of Ben's Spartan Board
• [ ] Transfer that design to a smaller part
• [ ] Schematic Design
• [ ] Fabricate demo
• [ ] Implement encoder, kicker and ball sensor interface
• [ ] Accelerometer interface if time

Specifications

FPGA

• We are very very like to just use a similar part to the one in Ben's Dev kit
• Gate Count =

Schematics

Schematics

Parts

We have selected a Spartan 3 with 200K gates. The part numbers are

• XC3S50
• XC3S200
• XC3S400

The package is TQ144 we will select the 200K gate version.

FPGA

Quick Specs

Data Sheet

Articles

Links

• Electrical System