Lab 7 Specifications

Lab-specific Specifications

Proficiency

• AES core simulation testbench passes
• AES SPI simulation testbench passes

Excellence

• Design fits on FPGA hardware
• SPI communication is displayed on logic analyzer
• System fully operational (sends data from MCU to FPGA and FPGA sends the correct data back again).

General Specifications

Schematic Specifications

Proficiency

• All pin names labeled
• All pin numbers labeled
• Crossing wires clearly identified as junction or unconnected
• Neat layout (e.g., clear organization and spacing)
• All parts labeled with part number
• All component values present

Excellence

• Standard symbols used for all components where applicable
• Signals “flow” from left to right where possible (e.g., inputs on left hand side, outputs on right hand side)
• Title block with author name, title, and date

Block Diagram

Proficiency and Excellence

• Block diagram present with one block per SystemVerilog module
• Each block includes all input and output signals

HDL & Code Specifications

Proficiency

• Descriptive filename that matches module name (e.g., lab2_jb.sv)
• One module per file
• Descriptive variable names
• Neat formatting (e.g., standard indentation, consistent formatting for variable names (kebab-case/snake_case/camelCase/PascalCase ))
• Descriptive and clear function/module names
• Comments to indicate the purpose of each function/module

Excellence

• Name, email, and date at the top of every file
• Comment at the top of each source code file to describe what is in it
• Clear and organized hierarchy (e.g., delineation between top level modules and submodules)
• Testbenches written for each individual module to demonstrate proper operation
• Testbench output for each module included in the report

Writeup/Summary

Proficiency and Excellence

• Statement of whether the design meets all the requirements. If not, list the shortcomings.
• Number of hours spent working on the lab are included.
• Writeup contains minimal spelling or grammar issues and any errors do not significantly detract from clarity of the writeup.
• AI prototype attempted and some reflection is recorded.
• (Optional) List comments or suggestions on what was particularly good about the assignment or what you think needs to change in future versions.

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