FPGA Designer Training

Day 1

Topic 1: Introduction to FPGA

• Cyclone/Stratix device Architecture
• Introduction to Quartus II
• Creating Project 
• Using Editor & Design Entry

Topic 2: Analysis and Elaboration

• I/O Assignment
• Configure voltage for I/0
• I/O Assignment Analysis
• Synthesis
• Netlist Viewer

Topic 3: Constraints

• Importance of Constraints in Design 
• Clock frequency
• Asynchronous & Synchronous Design
• False Path/Multicycle path

Day 2

Topic 4: Debugging Tools

• Power Analysis 
• SignalTap II embedded logic analyzer
• JTAG Chain Debug Tool
• In-System Memory Content Editor

Topic 5: Placing Design in FPGA

• Fitter (Place & Route)
• Chip Planner
• Assembler (Generating Programming file)
• Downloading Design in FPGA

Topic 6: Static Time analysis (STA)

• Running TimeQuest Timing Analyzer
• Understanding reports 
• Understand setup/hold violation & failing paths
• Constraining and understanding TCL Commands

Prerequisite:

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Digital IC designers
• VHDL/VERILOG programmers
• FPGA architects
• Embedded design Engineers

Dr. Florence Choong: Dr. Florence Choong received the BEng. (First class) from Multimedia University, Malaysia in 2002. She then completed her Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) degree in Multimedia University, Cyberjaya in 2005 and PhD in Engineering in 2012. Recently, she has completed her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Derby, UK.

Upon graduation, she started her career in the telecommunications and networking industry where she served TM for three years in various departments such as networking, IT, quality assurance and customer service. Being passionate in research and training and educating the youth, she then moved to the academic and research line where she joined Multimedia University (MMU) as a lecturer in 2005. She then moved on to University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in 2008 as a senior lecturer. She was the Head of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering department in Taylor’s University leading the programme to its first accreditation. At present, she is senior lecturer and is also very active in research. She has a total of more than 10 years of teaching experience. She is also a Chartered Engineer and is registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and IEM. She is also the advisor to the Taylors IET On Campus.

She is author and co-author of numerous international journal and conference papers published by renowned journals in power quality, VLSI system design and artificial intelligence. Her current research interests are in the area of artificial intelligence, digital and VLSI design. She has also extended her skills and knowledge in this area through various consultancy works.