Design and Implementation of a Generalized N-Digit Binary-to-Decimal Converter on an FPGA Seven-Segment Display Using Verilog HDL

In many electronic applications, outputs are often in binary form, especially circuits designed using Hardware Descriptive Languages (HDLs) like Verilog. To facilitate the conversion process, a reliable method is required to convert binary numbers into their decimal equivalents. This paper presents a circuit design that can display the decimal equivalent of an n-bit number on a 7-segment display.

The proposed design employs a generalized N-digit binary-to-decimal converter that utilizes Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology and Verilog HDL programming language. The converter is implemented using a Cyclone II DE1 board, which provides a flexible platform for testing and verifying the designed circuit.

The key component of the system is the 7-segment display, which is widely used in various electronic devices to display numerical information. By converting binary numbers into their decimal equivalents, the circuit can accurately display the desired output on the 7-segment display.

In this article, we will delve into the design and implementation details of the generalized N-digit binary-to-decimal converter using Verilog HDL. The proposed design offers a reliable and efficient solution for converting binary numbers into their decimal equivalents, making it suitable for various applications in electronic engineering.

Binary to Decimal Converter: A Review

Converting binary numbers into their decimal equivalents is a crucial task in digital electronics. Several methods have been proposed to achieve this conversion, including software-based approaches and hardware-based solutions. However, these methods often suffer from limitations such as complexity, accuracy issues, or limited scalability.

To address these challenges, the design of a generalized N-digit binary-to-decimal converter using Verilog HDL is presented in this paper. The proposed design offers a reliable and efficient solution for converting binary numbers into their decimal equivalents, making it suitable for various applications in electronic engineering.

Design and Implementation

The designed circuit consists of two main components: the binary-to-decimal converter and the 7-segment display driver. The binary-to-decimal converter is responsible for converting n-bit binary numbers into their decimal equivalents, while the 7-segment display driver controls the 7-segment display to display the converted output.

The binary-to-decimal converter is implemented using a combination of logic gates and counters. The input n-bit binary number is fed into the converter, which then processes it to generate the corresponding decimal equivalent. The decimal equivalent is then decoded and displayed on the 7-segment display.

Results and Discussion

The designed circuit was implemented using Verilog HDL programming language and simulated using a Cyclone II DE1 board. The results showed that the proposed design accurately converted n-bit binary numbers into their decimal equivalents and displayed them on the 7-segment display.

In this article, we presented a generalized N-digit binary-to-decimal converter designed using Verilog HDL and implemented on an FPGA seven-segment display. The proposed design offers a reliable and efficient solution for converting binary numbers into their decimal equivalents, making it suitable for various applications in electronic engineering. The results showed that the designed circuit accurately converted n-bit binary numbers into their decimal equivalents and displayed them on the 7-segment display.

Future Work

The proposed design can be further improved by incorporating additional features such as error detection and correction mechanisms. Additionally, the design can be scaled up to support higher bit widths and larger displays.

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