Lorenz Attractor

Description

This is a simulation on an FPGA of the Lorenz system, a simplified 3-D mathematical model for atmospheric convection. Plotted over time, the result is a pattern that is both strange and beautiful.

Tools and Technology

A list of the software and technology used in the design and development of this project.

What it Does

The circuit solves the Lorenz equations in real-time and displays the result on a SVGA monitor. The Lorenz system has an X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. When the board is first turned on, a plot of the Y-axis and Z-axis is displayed. Pressing the center push button cycles the display through each of 3 views. As the plot is drawn, the color of the line slowly cycles through the visible color spectrum, similar to a rainbow. In total 512 colors are displayed.

Technical Details

Block Diagram
Display
Type Width Height Bits Per Pixel Refresh Rate
Super VGA 800 pixels 600 pixels 4 60 Hz
Circuit Elements
LUTs Flip Flops DSPs BRAMs
1654 319 16 117.5
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