Getting Started
Week 1 Lectures
This week we had the first 2 lectures for E155, covering course logistics and (System)Verilog syntax and idioms. I was especially exited to cover Verilog since I have become extremely familliar with the subtleties of the Language Reference Manual (LRM) over the past few months (especially the verification specific constructs).
In the Lab
While there were no technical deliverables for this week, I still spent a few hours in the lab soldering all components and connectors to the PCB motherboard. I am not the most skilled at soldering, and I did not have previous experience with surface mounted soldering so this was a bit of a challenge. After much slouching, a considerable amount of solder wick, and a few backwards idodes, I have now finished this task and can move onto lab 1!
Goal Setting
I am extremely excited to take this class, as I wanted to take it sooner but did not have the time in my schedule. My primary goal is to expand my scope as an electrical engineer beyone ASIC RTL and DV, and into the realm of embedded systems. My secondary goal is to have fun with this class and enjoy my final year at Mudd. I really enjoyed E80 and the E85 microprocessor based labs, so I know that I will enjoy this course now that I have the chance to take it.