Advanced Features and Techniques of Embedded Systems Design (EDK) | FTL

After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:

• Assemble an advanced embedded system
• Take advantage of the various features of Zynq EPP and Microblaze processors, including the AXI interconnect and various memory controllers
• Apply advanced debugging techniques, including the use of the ChipScopeâ„¢ tool for debugging an embedded processor-based system design
• Discuss the features and components of the Zynq processing system (PS)
• Integrate a DDRx memory controller into an embedded system based on the MicroBlaze processor
• Utilize programmable logic (PL) block RAM to extend the memory resources available to the PL for the Cortexâ„¢-A9 processor
• Integrate an interrupt controller and interrupt handler into your embedded design
• Describe the make up of a multi-processor system and the various scenarios available using Cortex-A9 and MicroBlaze processors
• Design a flash memory-based system and boot load from off-chip flash memory
• Perform HDL-based system simulation with an embedded processor

Course Outline

Day 1

• Embedded Systems Development Review
• Lab 1: Building a Complete Embedded System
• Zynq EPP Processing System Overview
• Debugging Using the ChipScope Pro Analyzer
• Lab 2: Debugging Using the ChipScope Pro Analyzer
• Block RAM and Memory Controllers
• External Memory Controllers for Static Memory
• Memory Controllers for Dynamic RAM
• Lab 3: Extending Memory Resources

Day 2

• Interrupts
• AXI Streaming Interface
• System Data Movement: Low Latency and High Bandwidth
• Advanced Processor and Peripheral Interface Options
• Lab 4: High-Performance DMA
• Advanced Processor Configurations
• Software Boot and PL Configuration
• Lab 5: Boot Loading from Flash Memory
• HDL System Simulation with an Embedded Processor
• Lab 6: Simulating an Embedded Processing System

Lab Descriptions

• Lab 1: Building a Complete Embedded System – Develop hardware that incorporates IP cores to interface to push buttons, a rotary switch, LEDs, an LCD display, and serial communication. Use the SDK development tools to create an embedded software application project for the hardware built.
• Lab 2: Debugging Using the ChipScope Pro Analyzer – Perform simultaneous hardware and software debugging with the ChipScopeâ„¢ Pro Analyzer, SDK Debug perspective (GDB), and XMD.
• Lab 3: Extending Memory Resources – Use XPS to extend the memory resources for the Cortex-A9 or Microblaze processors. 
• Lab 4: High-Performance DMA – Apply advanced PL design techniques for adding and connecting custom peripherals that access DDRx memory.
• Lab 5: Boot Loading from Flash Memory – Develop an application that is stored in flash memory, load it through a boot loader program, and execute a software application from external memory.
• Lab 6: Simulating an Embedded Processing System – Set up and perform HDL-based simulation on a design that contains an embedded processor system. Explore the tool flow for performing embedded processing simulation, including hardware co-simulation.

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Scheduled Embedded Courses

Alternative Dates and Locations

Faster Technology is able to deliver both private classes at client sites and also public classes at alternate locations and dates.  If there are no currently scheduled classes listed above or if none of the classes are convenient, please tell us what dates and locations will meet your needs.  No obligation necessary.