DigiKey and Microchip to host an upcoming webinar, “Programming hardware two ways: CircuitPython and Verilog,” scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
This free, one-hour virtual session will explore embedded system design from both the software and hardware perspectives, helping attendees understand when high-level programming is enough and when it makes sense to move into dedicated hardware logic.
Participants will get practical insights into how modern embedded systems bring together software control, digital logic, and hands-on hardware skills.
Microchip experts Ross Satchell and Hani Ahmad Assi will walk through when to use CircuitPython for fast prototyping and when Verilog is the better choice for hardware-level design.
You can register now to secure your spot.
The session will also include an interactive soldering segment, giving attendees a chance to connect theory with real-world hardware. As part of the demonstration, the presenters will showcase the Microchip veryVERILOG Mini FPGA Kit, developed with DigiKey’s Academic Program.
The kit is designed to help users gain hands-on experience by combining microcontroller programming with configurable logic on a single platform.
Leadership Comments
“What I find compelling about both CircuitPython and VERILOG platform is that they dramatically lower the barrier to entry without putting a ceiling on what you can actually build,” said Ross Satchell, senior applications engineer in Microchip Technology’s Academic Program. “You can go from zero to a working prototype in CircuitPython without a toolchain, and the veryVERILOG kit gets you into real configurable logic on actual hardware from day one. The floor is low, but neither platform is a toy.”
“This webinar is perfect for students and new makers who are looking for real-world experience in embedded systems design,” said Y.C. Wang, global academic program director at DigiKey. “We always enjoy offering opportunities for up-and-comers to learn from our supplier partners as they prepare to enter the world of embedded systems and digital logic.”
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