TOP VLSI PROJECT IDEAS
THAT CAN GET YOU JOBS
OR INTERNSHIPS IN 2025
Prasanthi Chanda
Project 1 - UART Protocol Implementation using
Verilog
Why it stands out :
Demonstrates a strong understanding of serial communication
standards essential for interfacing peripherals and SoCs
What it involves :
Designing UART transmitter and receiver modules with baud rate
generator, start/stop bit handling, optional parity
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, FPGA board (like Spartan or Basys), USB-to-
UART module
Project 2 - SPI/I2C Protocol with Register Access
and Verification
Why it stands out :
Builds expertise in widely used chip-to-chip communication protocols
with real-time register interface handling
What it involves :
Implementing SPI or I2C master/slave modules, creating memory-
mapped registers, and verifying read/write transactions with testbench
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, FPGA board, Logic Analyzer (optional for
hardware debug)
Project 3 - Wallace Tree Multiplier Design and
Optimization
Why it stands out :
Showcases knowledge of fast arithmetic circuits & optimization
techniques, which are critical in ALU, and high-performance systems
What it involves :
Designing a high-speed Wallace Tree multiplier optimizing partial
product reduction, and analyzing area-delay tradeoffs
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, MATLAB (for verification or plotting), FPGA
board (optional for implementation)
Project 4 - Design of DDR3/DDR4 Memory
Controller
Why it stands out :
Shows expertise in complex memory interfacing, timing control & high-
speed data handling—highly valued in processor, SoC design company
What it involves :
Designing a DDR3/DDR4 memory controller with features like
initialization, refresh, read/write scheduling, and burst handling.
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, DDR Memory Models, FPGA (e.g., Xilinx
Artix-7 or Kintex-7 for testing).
Project 5 - Design of AXI4-Lite Slave Interface
Design
Why it stands out :
Essential for IP integration in SoCs and showcases understanding of
advanced bus protocols and IP core communication
What it involves :
An AXI4-Lite slave module that can read/write to internal registers that
includes address decoding, data handling, and response signaling
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado (IP Integrator + RTL), ModelSim or QuestaSim for
simulation, and optionally an FPGA board for validation
Project 6 - Hamming Code Encoder + Decoder
(SECDED)
Why it stands out :
Demonstrates understanding of error detection & correction, crucial in
memory systems, communication, and storage
What it involves :
Single Error Correction Double Error Detection logic using Hamming
(7,4) or (12,8) codes, both encoder & decoder with syndrome calculation
Tools Required :
ModelSim or QuestaSim for simulation, Xilinx Vivado for synthesis and
hardware deployment, optionally tested on FPGA board
Project 7 - Design of UART to USB Bridge using
FPGA
Why it stands out :
Bridges legacy UART communication with modern USB interfaces, ideal
for IoT and embedded connectivity applications
What it involves :
UART receiver & transmitter block interfaced with USB protocol engine
(FTDI or USB PHY), enabling serial-to-USB data conversion on FPGA
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, FT232/FT245 USB chips or USB IP, optionally
FPGA boards like Spartan or Artix
Project 8 - RISC V Based Custom Instruction
Accelerator
Why it stands out :
Showcases extensibility of RISC-V by adding domain-specific
instructions for faster computation—highly valued in AI, encryption
What it involves :
Modifying an open-source RISC-V core to insert a new custom
instruction for a specific operation (e.g., MAC, encryption step)
Tools Required :
RISC-V toolchain (Spike, RARS), Verilog, Vivado or Quartus, ModelSim,
optionally FPGA board for validation
Project 9 - FPGA based Image Edge Detection
System
Why it stands out :
Combines real-time image processing with hardware acceleration,
highly relevant for companies in embedded vision, automotive sectors
What it involves :
Implementing edge detection algorithm on FPGA, taking input from
camera or pre-stored ROM image data, processing through filters
Tools Required :
Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, MATLAB (for image pre-processing and
verification), optionally VGA/HDMI module for display on FPGA board
Project 10 - Low Power UART with Adaptive Baud
Rate Control
Why it stands out :
Power-efficient serial communication is crucial in IoT devices and
embedded SoCs
What it involves :
Design of a UART that adjusts its baud rate dynamically based on
system conditions (voltage/temp).
Tools Required :
Verilog, Vivado/Quartus, power analysis with Synopsys VCS or Cadence
Genus (if available).
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