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Applications without matching coding challenge completed will not be considered.

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https://wiki.apertus.org/index.php/GSoC_Overview

The AXIOM Beta will soon feature an USB 3.0 Plugin with a Lattic FPGA to transfer raw video data via USB.

Goals:

• Implement gearwork and communication interface
• Implement link training
• Simulate/Test the interface and gearwork

Prerequisites:

• SERDES Know-How
• Coding, CRC, ECC

Language Skills:

• HDL (VHDL or Verilog)

Useful Links:

• https://wiki.apertus.org/index.php/AXIOM_Beta_Plugin_Module_1x_USB3_v0.2r1.1
• https://www.latticesemi.com/Products/FPGAandCPLD/MachXO2
• https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT600.html
• https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT602.html

Difficulty: Medium

Mentors: Bertl

To get in touch with any mentor check the Mentor Contact List.

Notes: If you do not have access to the required hardware platforms/dev kits, we will provide them (or remote access) to you for the duration of the project.