Quartus counter example milwaukee school of engineering. The time period of clock signal will affect time delay in the counter. The software lies within business tools, more precisely project management. Up down counter that counts up to a maximum value and then wraps around to 0. If the updown control line is made low,the bottom and gates become enabled. X0 and x 1 indicates that the counter counts up when input x 0 and it counts down. Here you are going to create an 8bit up down counter module that will later be wired up to control the position of a bat on the screen. Apr 19, 2017 this counter has an ability to load a custom value to start counting down or up from which is neat. Quartus ii software you are required to design a mod5 updown synchronous counter using d type flip flops. Altera quartus ii project 4bit synchronous updown counter. Mar 24, 2017 this tutorial shows you how to create the hardware equivalent of hello world. Setting up programming hardware in quartus ii software. In simulation it always ends in transient state, so i guess there are some metastability issues that i dont understand, but i spent long hours on it and couldnt make it work.
A digital binary counter is a device used for counting binary numbers. The aim of the assignment is to design a fourbit synchronous up counter using the quartus 2 software package, aimed at fulfilling the following list of objectives. February, 2012 ece 152a digital design principles 6 reading assignment brown and vranesic cont 8 synchronous sequential circuits cont 8. I also need to create an input waveform file to test the procedure in a full count up and down.
For quartus you would create your design with rom, d flip flops, and combinatorial logic. The state diagram of a 3bit updown synchronous counter is shown in the figure. Therefore, this type of counter is also known as a 4bit synchronous up counter. Four different vhdl updown counters are created in this tutorial. Drivers are required for some altera programming hardware. It is a simple mixed signal circuit which were using to explain the key elements of typical mixed signal systems breadboard one comprises four primary circuits, the first of which is a 4 bit updown counter. A synchronous universal binary modulo16, presettable, updown counter. Quartus counter example create a counter binary wrapping count n bits up down test the design using modelsim implement an 8 bit version on the de10 reset and direction switches count value leds clock divider 3hz operation. Initially, create a new folder for this stage of the project. In this project, verilog code for counters with testbench will be presented including up counter, down counter, up down counter, and random counter. The direction is controlled by an additional input pin that when held high makes it count up and when held low it counts down.
The intel quartus prime pro edition software supports the advanced features in intels nextgeneration fpgas and socs with the intel agilex, intel stratix 10, intel arria 10, and intel cyclone 10 gx device families. In simulation it always ends in transient state, so i guess there are some metastability issues that. There are mainly two types of seven segment displays 1 common cathode 2 common anode. The updown control input line simply enables either the upper string or lower string of andgates to pass the qq outputs to the succeeding stages of flipflops. The seven segment display consists of 8 pins and one common pin. When m1, the counter will count up and when m0, the counter will count down. Up down counter that counts up to a maximum limit then stops. Before plugging the denano board in, check the settings on the jumpers circled below. This example is a 4bit down counter with a synchronous set.
Apr 01, 2018 2 digit up down counter circuit principle. Dec 30, 2012 a tutorial for the simple updown counter being compiled and simulated in windows using altera quartus and altera modelsim. If the up down input is asserted the counter counts down subtracts one upon each clock cycle instead. Updown counter with quartus and altera modelsim in. I want when im pressing for example s1 switch this system would count up and by toggling s2 switch to count down. The updown control input line simply enables either the upper string or lower string of and gates to pass the qq outputs to the succeeding stages of flipflops. If the updown control line is made low, the bottom and gates become enabled, and the circuit functions identically to the second down counter circuit shown in this section. A tutorial for the simple updown counter being compiled and simulated in windows using altera quartus and altera modelsim. I need it to be updown 0 then the circuit should behave as an up counter. If you have not already done so, check the driver information web page to determine whether a driver is required. Step by step guide to making a 3 bit counter in quartus. Writing and simulating a vhdl code is slightly different from implementing it physically on the fpga.
One needs to be up and two needs to be down to be able. However, we can easily construct a 4bit synchronous down counter by connecting the and gates to the q output of the. Main principle of the 2 digit up down counter circuit is to increment the values on seven segment displays by pressing the button. We have to take care of some things, such as the vhdl code may have some nonsynthesizable snippets, take care of fpga constraints etc.
What is the verilog code for 4bit updown counter with. Now we know that were either supposed to increment or decrement cnt based on updown, and. The up down control input line simply enables either the upper string or lower string of and gates to pass the qq outputs to the succeeding stages of flipflops. This video shows howto compile and simulate an updown counter using quartus and modelsim.
Op is four bits wide output signal that will give counted value. Synchronous counter and the 4bit synchronous counter. If the updown controlline is high, the top and gates become enabled. Nov 05, 20 this 4bit up down counter has five input signals and one output signal. So the counter will count up or down using these pulses. There are four basic steps to using the development kit. If the updown control line is made low, the bottom and gates become enabled. Quartus counter example create a logic design from start to a de10. Synchronous down counter slight changes in and section, and using the inverted output from jk flipflop, we can create synchronous down counter. Up counter and down counter is combined together to obtain an up down counter. How to program altera max ii epm240t100c5 to be a synchronous up counter 4 bit duration.
Vhdl code to simulate 4bit binary counter by software. Using vhdl language, intel quartus prime software and de10lite fpga board, you should design, simulate and implement a 2digit updown bcd seconds counter with reset button circuit. Im assigned with creating up down counter in quartus ii, but i cant find a way to do it properly. The counter should count from 0 to 15 and overlap to 0 when counting up, and the opposite when counting down, although the counter should start at 0 when reset. Using vhdl language, intel quartus prime software and de10lite fpga board, you should design, simulate and implement a 2digit updown bcd. The current installation package available for download occupies 1008. Updown counter quartus ii up2 board intel community forum.
On my youtube channnel, i have a series of videos about quartus ii. If the up down control line is made low, the bottom and gates become enabled. D flip flop based implementation digital logic design. Digital counters mainly use flipflops and some combinational circuits for special features. Updown counter that counts up to a maximum value and then wraps around to 0. The intel quartus prime standard edition software includes extensive support for earlier device families. As every q output on the jk flipflops has its complement on q, all that is needed to convert the up counter in fig. Implementation the implementation phase of the project can be broken down into two distinct parts. Fourbit synchronous up counter using quartus 2 barbra. Once you have written down your mif contents read it back with the otb executable to verify it. Last time, several 4bit counters including up counter, down counter and updown counter are implemented in verilog.
Troubleshooting 8bit binary updown counter here you are going to create an 8bit updown counter module that will later. Mar 18, 20 an updown counter is written in vhdl and implemented on a cpld. This counter can do both up counting and down counting depending on the mode select switch. Last time, several 4bit counters including up counter, down counter and up down counter are implemented in verilog.
Show the output on a 7segment display as suggested in the schematic drawing below mod5 7447 decoder so mhe divider clock lhsynchronous dock counter. Synchronous counters sequential circuits electronics textbook. Hi everyone, i am designing a 4 bit up and down counter that when counting up has a programmable modulo value. Updown synchronous counters many applications require a counter that can be decremented as well as incremented these are also known as bidirectional counters and they can have any specified sequence of states. In simulation it always ends in transient state, so i. Jun 08, 20 writing and simulating a vhdl code is slightly different from implementing it physically on the fpga. Quartus ii tutorial introduction altera quartus ii is available for windows and linux. Quartus prime pro edition quartus prime standard edition quartus prime.
I am trying to make a four bit updown modulo10 counter. Intel fpgas and programmable devices download center for fpgas. As of october 2, 2009, i have installed the quartus ii software as described in the voelmle article. Because this 4bit synchronous counter counts sequentially on every clock pulse the resulting outputs count upwards from 0 0000 to 15 1111. Load is used to load counter with predefined input value. Addition, subtraction, and multiplication of unsigned. Updown mod 105 counter based on 74193 im assigned with creating updown counter in quartus ii, but i cant find a way to do it properly. Introduction quartus 2 is a software package produced by intel, intended for programmable logic device design. A 4bit synchronous down counter start to count from 15 1111 in binary and decrement or count downwards to 0 or 0000 and after that it will start a new counting cycle by getting reset. We can work on fourbit synchronous up counter using quartus 2.
It is a good idea to do this for each stage, so you have a record of how the project progressed through each. I sent in my necessary information to receive a license for the quartus software. How to program your first fpga device intel software. The 2digit updown counter consists of two seven segment displays connected to atmega8 microcontroller. This page contains systemverilog tutorial, systemverilog syntax, systemverilog quick reference, dpi, systemverilog assertions, writing testbenches in systemverilog, lot of systemverilog examples and systemverilog in one day tutorial.
This is a purely digital component and well explain how it works and what its output. So in next version of program i want detect button using if statement. Altera offers users design examples for use in designs for altera devices. This page contains verilog tutorial, verilog syntax, verilog quick reference, pli, modeling memory and fsm, writing testbenches in verilog, lot of verilog examples and verilog in one day tutorial. If the updown control line is high, the top and gates become enabled. This is a simple exercise to get you started using the intel quartus software for fpga development. You will also be introduced to the quartus simulator and learn how to use this tool to. Im assigned with creating updown counter in quartus ii, but i cant find a way to do it properly. Here is my code for the whole counter with modulo but i keep getting errors that i dont know how to solve. If the up down control line is high, the top and gates become enabled. We can work on fourbit synchronous up counter using quartus. To illustrate, here is a diagram showing the circuit in the up counting mode all disabled circuitry shown in grey rather than black. An updown counter is written in vhdl and implemented on a cpld. Membuat rangkaian counter down 200 menggunakan software.
A combinational circuit is required to be designed and used between each pair of flipflop in order to achieve the up down operation. A mode control m input is also provided to select either up or down mode. Counts down to 0 and then wraps around to a maximum value. Choose as the filter the postcompilation pull down, and then.
The project involves using altera quartus ii cad system and proceeding with the following requirements. Here you are a vhdl version of a simple 1digit bcd counter written using the. Hi, im trying to implement a counter that counts from 0 to 100 and vise versa. In case of our 8bit counter, we need to notice few things. The vhdl while loop as well as vhdl generic are also demonstrated. The programs installer files are commonly found as quartus. If updown 1 then the circuit should behave as a down counter. Last month we introduced the breadboard one educational electronic projects lab. The vhdl while loop as well as vhdl generic are also demonstrated four different vhdl updown counters are created in this tutorial. Updown mod 105 counter based on 74193 electrical engineering. One needs to be up and two needs to be down to be able to program the chip. Normally the counter increments the 4 bit word q4,q3,q2,q1 by one every time the clock input is toggled. In this project, verilog code for counters with testbench will be presented including up counter, down counter, updown counter, and random counter. Quartus ii the fourbit synchronous up counter circuit is constructed in quartus 2 software package, with webversion of 12.
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