Course Description
This course demonstrates the tools and techniques required for embedded software design and development using the AMD Vitis™
Unified IDE.
The emphasis of this course is on:
▪ Reviewing the basics of the embedded software development flow
▪ Exploring the terminology and features of the Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Developing bare-metal and Linux® applications
▪ Debugging applications using the Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Using the Vitis Python™ command line interface
▪ Migrating from the classic Vitis IDE to the Vitis Unified IDE
Unified IDE.
The emphasis of this course is on:
▪ Reviewing the basics of the embedded software development flow
▪ Exploring the terminology and features of the Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Developing bare-metal and Linux® applications
▪ Debugging applications using the Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Using the Vitis Python™ command line interface
▪ Migrating from the classic Vitis IDE to the Vitis Unified IDE
Level – Embedded Software 1
Course Details 1- 8 hour day /9
Course Part Number – EMBD VITIS
Who Should Attend? – Existing classic Vitis IDE users or new embedded developers interested in software development
Prerequisites
▪ C or C++ programming experience, including general debugging techniques
▪ Conceptual understanding of embedded processing systems as it relates to the AMD ecosystem (specifically writing and modifying
scripts, user applications, and boot loader operation)
Software Tools
▪ Vitis Unified IDE 2024.1
Hardware
▪ Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC ZCU104 board*
▪ Versal™ adaptive SoC VCK190 board*
Course Details 1- 8 hour day /9
Course Part Number – EMBD VITIS
Who Should Attend? – Existing classic Vitis IDE users or new embedded developers interested in software development
Prerequisites
▪ C or C++ programming experience, including general debugging techniques
▪ Conceptual understanding of embedded processing systems as it relates to the AMD ecosystem (specifically writing and modifying
scripts, user applications, and boot loader operation)
Software Tools
▪ Vitis Unified IDE 2024.1
Hardware
▪ Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC ZCU104 board*
▪ Versal™ adaptive SoC VCK190 board*
* This course focuses on the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and Versal adaptive SoC architectures. Check with your local Authorized Training
Provider for the specifics of the in-class lab environment or other customizations.
After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
▪ Develop and deploy an application on an AMD embedded system using the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Migrate an existing classic Vitis IDE project to the Vitis Unified IDE
Provider for the specifics of the in-class lab environment or other customizations.
After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
▪ Develop and deploy an application on an AMD embedded system using the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
▪ Migrate an existing classic Vitis IDE project to the Vitis Unified IDE
Course Outline
▪ Overview of Embedded Software Development
Overview of the process for building an embedded software application. {Lecture}
▪ Driving the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Introduces the terminology and features of the Vitis Unified IDE and talks about the basic behaviors required to drive the Vitis
Unified IDE to generate a C/C++ application. {Lecture, Lab}
▪ Bare-metal Application Development
Covers the various software components, or layers, supplied by AMD that aid in the creation of low-level software. The basic baremetal application development flow is also discussed. {Lecture, Lab}
▪ Linux Software Application Development
Highlights important parts of the underlying Linux system as it pertains to applications. {Lecture, Lab}
Debugging Using the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Describes the basics of actually running the Vitis Unified IDE system debugger and illustrates the debugging process. {Lecture,Lab}
▪ Using Python Commands from the Vitis Command Line Interface
Introduces the Python™-based command line interface and how to interact with the Vitis Unified IDE using Python APIs. {Lecture}
▪ Migrating to the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Reviews how to migrate existing classic Vitis IDE projects to the Vitis Unified IDE. {Lecture, Lab}
Overview of the process for building an embedded software application. {Lecture}
▪ Driving the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Introduces the terminology and features of the Vitis Unified IDE and talks about the basic behaviors required to drive the Vitis
Unified IDE to generate a C/C++ application. {Lecture, Lab}
▪ Bare-metal Application Development
Covers the various software components, or layers, supplied by AMD that aid in the creation of low-level software. The basic baremetal application development flow is also discussed. {Lecture, Lab}
▪ Linux Software Application Development
Highlights important parts of the underlying Linux system as it pertains to applications. {Lecture, Lab}
Debugging Using the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Describes the basics of actually running the Vitis Unified IDE system debugger and illustrates the debugging process. {Lecture,Lab}
▪ Using Python Commands from the Vitis Command Line Interface
Introduces the Python™-based command line interface and how to interact with the Vitis Unified IDE using Python APIs. {Lecture}
▪ Migrating to the AMD Vitis Unified IDE
Reviews how to migrate existing classic Vitis IDE projects to the Vitis Unified IDE. {Lecture, Lab}
