Pierre Khalil
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Basys3 Discrete ADC System

SystemVerilog • FPGA • Verification • Dec 2025

FPGA-based discrete ADC system supporting multiple conversion architectures with full verification and lab validation.

  • 21+ RTL modules with complete testbench coverage
  • XADC reference + ramp-compare + SAR across PWM/R2R
  • Fixed-point scaling to millivolts with 4-digit 7-seg UI
  • Timing-closed at 170 MHz (WNS +0.676 ns, TNS = 0)
Basys3 ADC system

AM Receiver Design & Demonstration

Analog • Multisim • Lab Demo • Dec 2025

Designed, simulated, built, and demonstrated a complete AM receiver chain with predictable tuning behavior and verified demodulation.

  • LC sweeps from 100 kHz–10 MHz (10-point parametric sweep)
  • Verified demodulation at 500 kHz carrier / 5 kHz modulation
  • Received 4 AM stations during live demo

Custom RC Car (Embedded + BMS + Power)

PCB • Power • AVR • Jan–Apr 2025

Competition-ready RC car with custom power system and embedded control. I owned power design and integration, then supported system bring-up and testing.

  • 2S 18650 platform with regulated 8.5 V + 5 V rails
  • 4 DC motors driven via dual L298N H-bridges
  • 433 MHz RF control validated to 2.3 m range
  • Delivered within $69.39 BOM

Raspberry Pi Homelab & Self-Hosted Platform

Docker • Portainer • Cloudflare Tunnel • Jan 2025

Raspberry Pi 4 homelab focused on reproducible deployments, secure remote access, and debugging real operational issues. Repo-driven by design.

  • Docker + Portainer stack deployments
  • Cloudflare Named Tunnel + Tailscale
  • Nextcloud + FastAPI productivity platform

Health & Emotional Assistant

Arduino • Python • Mechatronics • Jan–Apr 2024

Interactive assistant that reacts to elevated heart-rate events using sensor input and decision logic to guide breathing or emotional check-ins.

  • Python decision logic differentiating exercise vs anxiety
  • Integrated physical feedback mechanism

Multi-Output Li-Ion Powerbank

Battery Systems • Enclosure • Jul–Oct 2019

Early personal build integrating charging, protection, USB outputs, and an inverter into a single portable enclosure.

  • 5× 18650 cells (~10,000 mAh)
  • Custom enclosure with thermal considerations