Day 12 Lab: UART RX, SPI & IP Integration¶
Starter Code
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Individual exercise downloads and file links are below each exercise.
Overview¶
Build the UART receiver with 16× oversampling, create a loopback test, and explore SPI master design or IP integration.
Prerequisites¶
- Working UART TX from Day 11
- Pre-class video on UART RX oversampling and SPI
Exercises¶
| # | Exercise | Time | Key SLOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UART RX Module + Testbench | 40 min | 12.1, 12.2 |
| 2 | UART Loopback on Hardware | 25 min | 12.3 |
| 3 | SPI Master Module | 30 min | 12.4, 12.5 |
| 4 | UART-Controlled LED Pattern | 15 min | 12.3 |
| 5 | UART-to-SPI Bridge (Stretch) | 15 min | 12.4, 12.5 |
Deliverables¶
- UART RX with all test bytes passing in simulation
- Loopback working on hardware — type on PC, see echo (crown jewel!)
- SPI master verified in simulation