State Machines and Modeling of Mathematical and Physical Problems by State Machines -- VHDL Implementation of Finite State Machines and Practical Applications -- Timed Finite State Machines in VHDL -- Serial Peripheral Interface -- Inter integrated circuit (I2C) Serial Communication in VHDL -- Video Graphic Array (VGA) and HDMI Interfacing.

This textbook teaches students techniques for the design of advanced digital systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The authors focus on communication between FPGAs and peripheral devices (such as EEPROM, analog-to-digital converters, sensors, digital-to-analog converters, displays etc.) and in particular state machines and timed state machines for the implementation of serial communication protocols, such as UART, SPI, I²C, and display protocols, such as VGA, HDMI. VHDL is used as the programming language and all topics are covered in a structured, step-by-step manner. Demonstrates the use of state machines and timed state machines for the implementation of practical digital electronic design interfaces; Shows how to implement serial communication protocols on FPGAs, using step-by-step coding descriptions in VHDL; Includes numerous, solved illustrative examples for a wide range of peripherals; Uses exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts introduced.