Abstract This report describes the theory and implementation of a direct digital frequency synthesizer (DDS). This synthesizer will be used as a high resolution signal generator with an output frequency range of 25 Hz to 100 kHz, in 25 Hz steps. The report will provide a description of the realization of the DDS control system which enables the frequency synthesis, using a computer hardware description language to configure and implement the entire control system within a single programmable logic...

Abstract Application such as data communications and signal processing require extensive processing power, but when the DSP processing power is not sufficient, the only alternatives have been to add multiple DSP processors or use custom gate arrays. Multiple processor solutions are expensive, require many components, consume too much power and the solution does not always provide the performance needed to differentiate products. Custom gate array solutions deliver the performance but sacrifice...