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# FPGA Course for Scientists — Cohort 5 (January 2026)
- Posted by  [Red Pitaya Technical Editorial Team](https://redpitaya.com/Red-Pitaya-Blog-team/) , January 13, 2026
Looking for an **FPGA training course** that combines **hands-on FPGA design**, **real-world signal processing projects**, and **industry-relevant tools** like Xilinx Vivado and PYNQ Python?
Welcome to **Cohort 5 of the FPGA Course for Scientists**, starting **21st January 2026** — your gateway to mastering Field-Programmable Gate Array development for scientific and engineering applications.
## What This FPGA Course Covers
This comprehensive **FPGA training program** is designed for:
- **Physicists and researchers** integrating FPGA into advanced experiments
- **Engineers and embedded systems developers** expanding FPGA design and implementation skills
- **PhD students** using FPGA for digital and analog signal processing
- **Teaching assistants** enhancing university and laboratory curriculum
In this course, you’ll learn real-world **FPGA design and development**, including:
- **FPGA architecture & digital logic fundamentals**
- **Vivado project setup, VHDL/Verilog development, and behavioral simulation**
- **Python-driven FPGA workflows using PYNQ**
- **High-speed ADC/DAC, Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS), DMA transfers**
## Why This Course Is Ideal for Engineers
Unlike passive online tutorials, this **practical FPGA design course** emphasizes **hands-on learning** — you’ll complete real assignments like waveform generators, PWM designs, and pendulum wave logic, boosting your confidence to build FPGA logic independently.
You’ll work on:
- **Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 hardware**, transforming it into software-defined instrumentation
- **Vivado Design Suite & PYNQ runtime** for FPGA workflows
- Simulation tools and **behavioral testbenches** to validate designs before hardware deployment
## Cohort 5 Schedule
| **Date** | **Topic Focus** |
| --- | --- |
| Jan 21 | Intro to FPGA tools, Red Pitaya as software-defined instrument |
| Jan 28 | Vivado setup, FPGA deployment, Pendulum Wave assignment |
| Feb 4 | Behavioral simulation, PWM assignment |
| Feb 11 | High-speed ADC/DAC, Analog Echo |
| Feb 18 | DDS techniques |
| Feb 25 | DMA transfers & advanced waveform design |
*Schedule subject to change — updates provided to enrolled participants.*
## Course Format & What You’ll Get
✔ **100% remote live sessions** (no travel needed)
✔ **18 hours of structured training**, in 3-hour weekly sessions
✔ **Limited group size** (max 25 engineers) for personalized support
✔ **Preconfigured Linux servers** for seamless FPGA code compilation
✔ **Special discount** on Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 kits
Whether you’re a **hardware engineer**, **embedded systems developer**, or **scientist driving FPGA-accelerated research**, this FPGA course equips you with practical skills and real FPGA project experience that matter.
## About the Instructor
**Pau Gómez** is a physicist (PhD) and FPGA developer with expertise in high-speed digital electronics and quantum applications, including quantum communications and sensing. With extensive FPGA design experience and hands-on teaching, Pau brings real industry and research insight to every session.
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## FAQ — FPGA Course for Scientists
**Q: Do I need prior FPGA experience?**
A: No, the course starts with the basics and gradually advances to complex FPGA projects.
**Q: Which hardware do I need?**
A: Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14, PC/Laptop, micro-USB & SMA cables, and oscilloscope. Remote Linux servers are provided for compilation.
**Q: Is the course remote?**
A: Yes, all sessions are fully online, with live interaction and guidance from the instructor.
**Q: Can I use the skills for my research?**
A: Absolutely! The course is designed for scientists and engineers to integrate FPGA into research and experiments.
**Q: How many participants per cohort?**
A: Limited to 25 to ensure personalized attention.
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