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Introduction to Reconfigurable Computing (EEL4930/5934) - Course Overview and Resources

This course, EEL4930/5934, provides an in-depth study of Reconfigurable Computing (RC) architectures and methodologies. Supported by grants and donations, students will gain hands-on experience with FPGA boards and VHDL through practical labs and projects. Instruction will include two midterms, lab assignments, and a group research project, with emphasis on understanding RC's advantages and design strategies. Prerequisites include knowledge of digital design and computer architecture. Contact Dr. Greg Stitt for more details.

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Introduction to Reconfigurable Computing (EEL4930/5934) - Course Overview and Resources

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  1. EEL4930/5934 Reconfigurable Computing The state-of-the-art Reconfigurable Computing equipment available for this course is made possible by a generous grant from the Rockwell Collins Growth Relationship Grant Program and an equipment/software donation from Nallatech.

  2. Instructors • Dr. Greg Stitt • gstitt@ece.ufl.edu • http://www.gstitt.ece.ufl.edu • Office Hours: To be announced • (Benton 323) • Also, by appointment

  3. Course Website • 2 sites • http://www.gstitt.ece.ufl.edu/courses/eel4930_5934/ • Linked off my website • WebCT Vista/E-learning • http://lss.at.ufl.edu/ • Select e-learning • Login with GatorLink account • Used for posting grades, turning in projects • Email Policy • When sending an email, include the class name in brackets • e.g. [EEL5934] Question about project 2

  4. Grading • EEL4930/5934 Grading: • Mid-term 1: 30% (Dates to be announced) • Mid-term 2: 30% • Labs/Homework: 10% • Project: 30% • Final grade: curved average of all components • 5934 may possibly have different tests and project

  5. Lab Assignments • Linked off main website • http://www.gstitt.ece.ufl.edu/courses/eel4930_5934/labs/ • Intended to familiarize with FPGA boards, VHDL • Initial labs will be individual • Will allow groups when using boards

  6. Research Project • Groups • Size to be determined based on enrollment • Likely 2-3 per group • Topic subject to instructor approval • Will give examples • Good idea - find algorithm in your area, use RC to improve performance • Imaging processing, bioinformatics, CAD, etc. • If interested in research, make an appointment with me • Will try to find a project that will helps towards degree

  7. Reading Material • Textbook: The Design Warrior’s Guide to FPGAs • C. Maxfield • ISBN: 978-0750677045 • Supplemented by research papers • Check class website for daily requirements • Will also post slides when used • Optional books also listed in syllabus

  8. Prerequisites • You should be familiar with: • Digital design • Architecture • Controller+Datapath • Memory Hierarchy • Pipelining • More listed in syllabus • Assumes no knowledge of reconfigurable computing

  9. Goals • Understanding of issues related to RC (reconfigurable computing) • Architectures • Tools • Design methodologies • Speedup analysis • Etc. • Detailed investigation of a specific problem • Research project • Publish! • Best projects will be submitted to conferences

  10. Academic Dishonesty • Unless told otherwise, labs and homework assignments must be done individually • All assignments will be checked for cheating • Groups must obtain permission to use larger size • May be allowed for difficult projects • Collaboration is allowed (and encouraged), but within limits • Can discuss problems, how to use tools etc. • Cannot show code, solutions, etc. • Cheating penalties • First instance - 0 on corresponding assignment • Second - 0 for entire class

  11. Attendance Policy • Attendance is optional, but highly recommended • If you are sick, stay at home! • If obviously sick, you will be asked to leave • Missed tests cannot be retaken, except with doctor’s note

  12. What is Reconfigurable Computing? • Reconfigurable computing (RC) is the study of architectures that can adapt (after fabrication) to a specific application or application domain • Involves architecture, design strategies, tool flows, CAD, languages, algorithms

  13. a b 001010010 001010010 x c y Processor Processor FPGA Processor What is Reconfigurable Computing? • Alternatively, RC is a way of implementing circuits without fabricating a device • Essentially allows circuits to be implemented as “software” • “circuits” are no longer the same thing as “hardware” • RC devices are programmable by downloading bits - just like software Microprocessor Binaries FPGA Binaries (Bitfile) Bits loaded into program memory Bits loaded into CLBs, SMs, etc. 0010 … 0010 …

  14. Why is RC important? • Tremendous performance advantages • In some cases, > 100x faster than microprocessor • Alternatively, similar performances as large cluster • But smaller, lower power, cheaper, etc. • Example: • Software executes sequentially • RC executes all multiplications in parallel • Additions become tree of adders • Even with slower clock, RC is likely much faster • Performance difference even greater for larger input sizes • SW time increases linearly • RC time is basically O(log2(n)) - If enough area is available for (i=0; i < 16; i++) y += c[i] * x[i]

  15. Reminder • Lab 0 - ISE Tutorial • Read RC survey linked off website

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