Designing with the Virtex-6 Family

FPGA 3 | V6-21000-13-ILT (v1.0)

Course Description

Are you interested in learning how to effectively utilize Virtex®-6 FPGA architectural resources? This course supports both experienced and less experienced FPGA designers who have already completed the Essentials of FPGA Design course. This course focuses on understanding as well as how to properly design for the primary resources found in this popular device family.

Topics covered include device overviews, CLB construction, MMCM clocking resources, global, regional and I/O clocking techniques, memory, FIFO resources, DSP, and source-synchronous resources. Soft memory controller support and the dedicated hardware resources available in each of the sub-families (EMAC, PCI Express® technology, and GTP transceivers) are also introduced.

This course also includes a detailed discussion about proper HDL coding techniques that enables designers to avoid common mistakes and get the most out of their FPGA. A combination of modules and labs allow for practical hands-on application of the principles taught.

Level: FPGA 3
Course Duration: 2 days
Price: $1600 or 16 Xilinx Training Credits
Course Part Number: V6-21000-13-ILT
Who Should Attend?: For those who have taken the Essentials of FPGA Design course.
Registration: Register online in our secure store

Prerequisites

Essentials of FPGA Design course
Intermediate VHDL or Verilog knowledge

Software Tools

Xilinx ISE® Design Suite: Logic or System Edition 13.1

Hardware

Architecture: Virtex-6 FPGA*
Demo board: None*

* This course focuses on the Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 architectures. Check with your local Authorized Training Provider for the specifics of the in-class lab board or other customizations.

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

Describe all the functionality of the 6-input LUT and the CLB construction of the Virtex-6 FPGA
Specify the CLB resources and the available slice configurations for the Virtex-6 FPGA
Define the block RAM, FIFO, and DSP resources available for the Virtex-6 FPGA
Properly design for the I/O block and SERDES resources
Identify the MMCM and clock routing resources included with this family
Identify the supported soft memory controllers for the Virtex-6 FPGA
Properly code your HDL to get the most out of the Virtex-6 FPGA
Describe the additional dedicated hardware for all the Virtex-6 family members
Identify the features of the 7 series families

Course Outline

Day 1

Virtex-6 FPGA Overview
CLB Architecture
HDL Coding Techniques
Lab 1: CLB Resources
Memory Resources
DSP Resources
Lab 2: DSP Resources
Basic I/O Resources

Day 2

Virtex-6 FPGA I/O Resources
Lab 3: I/O Resources
Basic Clocking Resources
Virtex-6 FPGA Clocking Resources
Lab 4: Clocking Resources
Memory Controllers
Dedicated Hardware

Lab Descriptions

Lab 1: CLB Resources –Using XST, synthesize a 32-bit incrementer with terminal count logic and pipelining registers. Verify that the appropriate resources were used with the RTL and technology viewers included with XST. Use the FPGA Editor to inspect the implemented results.
Lab 2: DSP Resources – Using XST, synthesize and implement a 24x17 MAC. Device usage will be verified via the FPGA Editor. Using the CORE Generator™ tool, construct, instantiate, and implement a wide pipelined multiplier. Verify the results with the FPGA Editor.
Lab 3: I/O Resources – Using the ISE tools, complete the construction of the transmit SERDES datapath. Explore, through simulation, the behavior of the various blocks. Also use the FPGA Editor to explore the physical resources of the Virtex-6 FPGA tile used for construction of a high-speed interface.
Lab 4: Clocking Resources – Using the Clocking Wizard, build and optimize the appropriate MMCM and clock routing resources. Also instantiate these resources into the design. After the design is implemented, verify hardware usage with the FPGA Editor and explore other aspects of the silicon layout.

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