<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FPGA Diaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A digital journal documenting my journey in hardware engineering, digital logic circuits, and mastering FPGAs from scratch. Explore complete Verilog/VHDL code l]]></description><link>https://fpgadiaries.hashnode.dev</link><image><url>https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/logos/6aa2c2a8b8127071efc01682/05e5a51a-a845-4144-b1f8-1665575af64d.png</url><title>FPGA Diaries</title><link>https://fpgadiaries.hashnode.dev</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:56:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://fpgadiaries.hashnode.dev/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Entry 0: Why I am Learning FPGA Design from Scratch
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to my digital engineering journal! My name is Sunny, and this is the very first entry of FPGA Diaries.
For a long time, I've been fascinated by how software interacts with physical hardware. W]]></description><link>https://fpgadiaries.hashnode.dev/entry-0-why-i-am-learning-fpga-design-from-scratch</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fpgadiaries.hashnode.dev/entry-0-why-i-am-learning-fpga-design-from-scratch</guid><category><![CDATA[fpga]]></category><category><![CDATA[verilog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronics]]></category><category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sunny Saini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:09 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to my digital engineering journal! My name is Sunny, and this is the very first entry of <strong>FPGA Diaries</strong>.</p>
<p>For a long time, I've been fascinated by how software interacts with physical hardware. While traditional programming allows us to write instructions for a pre-built processor, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) let us actually build the custom hardware itself using hardware description languages (HDL) like Verilog or VHDL.</p>
<h3>My Goals for this Brand:</h3>
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<li><p><strong>Learn the Fundamentals:</strong> Move from basic logic gates to fully functional hardware accelerators.</p>
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<li><p><strong>Document the Process:</strong> Share clean, working code snippets and schematics so other beginners can learn alongside me.</p>
</li>
<li><p><strong>Build out a Community:</strong> Connect all of this with visual step-by-step videos on YouTube and daily updates on Instagram.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Whether you are an electronics hobbyist, a computer engineering student, or someone just curious about what happens inside a silicon chip, I'm excited to have you along for the ride.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for Entry 1, where I'll be breaking down my choice for a beginner-friendly FPGA development board!</p>
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