Hello FPGA
What is an FPGA? |
Overview
Welcome to Microchip Technology's Hello FPGA course, where we explore the expansive range of Microchip's low-power Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) offerings. Our journey begins with ultra-low density solutions and extends to the cutting-edge mid-range density innovations within the PolarFire® FPGA and PolarFire System-on-Chip (SoC) product lines. Our session will delve into the architectural nuances of the latest FPGA families, pinpointing their ideal application scenarios. We'll also examine the comprehensive suite of available IP blocks, including various microprocessor cores, and the robust development tools and design ecosystem that facilitate efficient design deployment. To cement your understanding, our training will provide a hands-on demonstration of the FPGA design process utilizing Microchip's Libero® SoC design suite, all centered around the accessible and budget-friendly Hello FPGA development kit from Microchip.
This course includes:
- Introduction to Microchip's low-power FPGA portfolio.
- Coverage of ultra-low density devices to mid-range density PolarFire FPGA and PolarFire SoC families.
- A detailed look at the architecture of the latest FPGA families.
- Discussion of target applications for Microchip FPGAs.
- Overview of available IP blocks, including microprocessor cores.
- Insight into development tools and the design ecosystem for implementation.
- Live demonstration of FPGA design flow with Microchip's Libero SoC toolset.
- Focus on practical applications using the Microchip Hello FPGA development platform.

FPGA Familes
Learn More about different Microchip FPGAs
Learn More about Libero FPGA Development Suite
- The FPGA Customer Portal Licenses and Registration: To download the Libero SoC tools or request a license, users must first sign up for a portal account.
- FPGA Design Tools
- Libero SoC Windows® and Linux® Download
- Libero Device/Platform Support
- Libero License Selector Guide
Learn More about Hello FPGA kit
- Hello FPGA kit Overview, Resources, and Ordering
- Download the source files for the demo and demo user guide below.
Downloads
Introduction
Microchip FPGA Product Families
- Advantages of Microchip FPGAs
- Overview of Microchip FPGA Product Families
- 3rd Generation Architectural Blocks
- 4th Generation Architecture
- 5th Generation Architecture
- Microchip FPGA Applications
- How to use the Right FPGA
Design
Demo
This course is also available in video format at Microchip University as Hello FPGA.