Design, implementation, and verification of a high-performance DMA controller using System Verilog and Xilinx Vivado design suite.
Direct Memory Access (DMA) controllers are essential components in modern computer systems, enabling high-speed data transfers between various components.
This project presents the design, implementation, and verification of a high-performance DMA controller using System Verilog and Xilinx Vivado design suite.
The objective is to create a functional controller capable of efficiently and reliably transferring data from multiple sources to multiple destinations.The controller supports up to four buffers, including regular and cyclic buffers, enabling efficient data transfer between memory and peripheral devices.
To achieve this goal, a feasibility study was conducted to identify project requirements and constraints.
Based on the study, an algorithm was developed to guide the design process.
The architecture of the DMA controller was then designed, taking into account factors such as data transfer rates, memory requirements, and control logic.
The implemented DMA controller was written in System Verilog and verified using ModelSim.
Extensive testing was performed to assess the functionality and performance of the controller in various scenarios, ensuring that it met the project’s objectives.
Furthermore, the design was implemented using Xilinx Vivado design suite, leveraging FPGA technology to demonstrate the controller’s ability to transfer data between multiple channels.
The successful implementation of this project marks a significant milestone in the advancement of DMA controllers.
The designed DMA controller has the potential for diverse applications in fields such as data processing, signal processing, and image processing.
This report provides detailed insights into the architecture, design, and implementation of the DMA controller, along with the results of comprehensive performance testing.
The achievements of this project contribute to the development of efficient and reliable DMA controllers, ultimately enhancing overall system performance in various domains.
