FPGA Implementation of Image Processing Algorithms using Verilog HDL on the ISE Design Suite platform

Abstract

Real-time image processing is often associated with monitoring systems that demand instant feedback. In healthcare, it plays a vital role by enhancing diagnostic tools such as MRI and CT scans. Similarly, security systems depend on image processing for applications like facial recognition and surveillance. These examples highlight the diverse applications and growing significance of image processing. The ISE design suite supports developers by enabling design compilation through synthesis, performing timing analysis, generating Register Transfer Level (RTL) diagrams, simulating design behavior under various inputs, and programming the target device using its built-in configuration tools.

The development and simulation processes are performed using the Xilinx ISE Design Suite. Input images are converted into hexadecimal files through MATLAB, enabling smooth integration with the FPGA environment. The results validate the FPGA’s efficiency in handling real-time image processing tasks effectively and seamlessly

The field of image processing has advanced significantly over the years. Early approaches were largely manual, focusing on basic tasks such as image enhancement or reduction. With technological progress, more complex operations—such as brightness adjustment, inversion, thresholding, and black-and-white conversion—have been optimized to enhance visual interpretation. This project ultimately demonstrates that FPGA platforms provide a robust and flexible foundation for real-time image processing applications.