Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

Benjamin Spriggs earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering from the University of Wyoming and an Executive MBA from Colorado State University. With over 25 years of design experience, he specializes in board-level FPGA and microcontroller systems, having contributed to more than 20 ASIC tape-outs across various applications, including industrial, networking, consumer, and storage sectors. Benjamin has held multiple engineering roles, such as Reliability Engineer, Quality Engineer, Design Engineer, Management positions, Applications Engineer at Altera, and ASIC Architect for various suppliers.

Timothy Scherr is a Senior Instructor and Professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in embedded systems and digital signal processing. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his Master of Science from the University of Utah, both in Electrical Engineering. With over 30 years of experience, Tim has designed a wide range of systems including military communications, VoIP systems, and scientific instrumentation. His extensive background includes leadership roles such as engineering manager and director, as well as founding a startup company focused on technology development.At CU Boulder, Professor Scherr teaches courses related to FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) design, including "Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems" and "FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects." His courses emphasize practical applications of engineering principles, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of embedded systems. Tim is passionate about sharing his industry experience with students and is dedicated to advancing education in engineering through innovative teaching methods. His commitment to excellence has made a significant impact on the learning experiences of aspiring engineers at CU Boulder.