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[How to] From Chisel to bitstream

Hello FPGAmigos ! Today, I have an upgrade on my previous article titled From HDL to bitstream with open-source toolchain. In that article, we created a project template that enabled us to go from Verilog design to bitstream, using Yosys for synthesis, NextPnR for place and route, and Icestorm for bitstream generation. I recently came across a new tool called Chisel, a new HDL, and I wanted to give it a try. Let’s add it to our workflow and replace Verilog with it.
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How to install chisel with docker ?

I promise this is the last tool installation with docker I do… for now. In this ticket you will find a link to my GitHub with a Dockerfile that will allow you to install the hardware description language CHISEL. Next week I will write an article on how to use chisel with Yosys, Icestorm and NextPnR by modify what I did with my article “From HDL to FPGA Bitstream with Open Source toolchain”. Do not hesitate to subscribe to the newsletter down below if you want to be notify ;)
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From HDL to FPGA Bitstream with Open Source toolchain

Starting to learn FPGA can be challenging, and one of the biggest obstacles is the toolchain. For instance, a beginner may end up subscribing to a vendor’s website, surrendering his personal information, downloading a massive ~100GB software package, and spending half a day installing it, only to discover that he needs a license to use the IP he wanted for his project. This can be frustrating, not to mention the lack of innovation in the FPGA job, which makes our job more laborious, particularly for software engineers accustomed to more comfortable workflows.
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How to install NextPnR with Docker ?

Today’s post is a short one, more like a ticket than a proper article. It’s part of a larger series that shows how to install Yosys and Icestorm with docker, and how to use them for a full open-source project. This article is a prerequisite for the bigger article : From HDL to FPGA Bitstream with Open Source toolchain
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How to install Icestorm with docker ?

Today’s post is a short one, more like a ticket than a proper article. It’s part of a larger series that shows how to install Yosys and Nextpnr with docker, and how to use them for a full open-source project. This article is a prerequisite for the bigger article : From HDL to FPGA Bitstream with Open Source toolchain
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How to install Yosys with Docker ?

To get started with learning FPGA easily, it’s best to begin with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The first tool you’ll need is a Synthesizer. Although I will write a full article about it in the future, for now what you need to know is that a Synthesizer will convert your Verilog or VHDL design into a Netlist.
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How to write your first Cocotb Testbench

Welcome to cocotb adventurer, I will be your guide on a journey through the realm of testing digital designs. Our destination: the land of efficient and effective verification. To embark on this quest, you will need to arm yourself with knowledge of the motivations behind cocotb, the tools to install it, and the courage to dive into code. With every step, I will be by your side, explaining the finer details of the code and showing you how to run the tests. By the end of this journey, you will have the knowledge and confidence to navigate the land of cocotb with ease. So, grab your shields of determination and your swords of curiosity, let’s begin our adventure.
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My name is Théophile Loubière. I am a junior FPGA engineer. I am clearly a beginner. I wish through this blog to learn more about FPGA and share it with you.

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