The BYOC course VHDL Implementation of a Simplified MIPS CPU in a Lab Course

DOI: 10.5176/2251-2195_CSEIT15.23

Authors: Daniel Seidner

Abstract: This paper describes a computer structure lab course in which the students implement a simplified MIPS CPU. The course is called Build Your Own Computer, BYOC, and is meant to be a continuation course for the basic and theoretical Computer Structure course given in almost any Computer Structure program. It follows a similar approach used in the basic Computer Structure Course and gives the students a practical experience in implementing a CPU and in the methods and approach used for HW FPGA design. This course is a good platform for Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering courses and can be expanded to many related areas.

Keywords: Computer Structure Lab; MIPS VHDL implementation;