Zip CPU

ZipCPU, created by Gisselquist Technology, is an informative platform dedicated to FPGA and soft-core CPU design. This blog focuses on Verilog solutions while exclusively using OpenSource IP products, offering a unique resource for designers navigating the complexities of FPGA development. ZipCPU emphasizes critical yet often overlooked topics in the field, such as debugging FPGA designs and understanding the engineering design process.

The site is a reflection of experiences mentoring college students and developing the ZipCPU, a highly efficient soft-core CPU designed to minimize FPGA resource usage. Content includes practical tutorials, insights into common design pitfalls, and hands-on projects that help users avoid getting stuck in what is termed "FPGA Hell." Visitors can explore a variety of how-to discussions, troubleshooting techniques, and innovative methods for extracting debugging information from FPGA designs. As an independent consultant, Gisselquist Technology also offers DSP and digital design services, further enriching the learning experience for FPGA enthusiasts and professionals alike.