Zynq SoC System Architecture

EMBD-ZSA-ILT 

Course Description

Provides experiences system architects with the knowledge on how to
best architect a Zynq® System on a Chip (SoC) device project.
This course covers:
▪ Identifying the features and benefits of the Zynq SoC architecture
▪ Describing the architecture of the Arm® Cortex™-A9 processor-based processing system (PS) and the connections to the programmable logic (PL)
▪ Detailing the individual components that comprise the PS: I/Operipherals,  timers, caching, DMA, interrupts, and memory controllers
 ▪ Effectively accessing and using the PS DDR controller from PL user logic
▪ Interfacing PL-to-PS connections efficiently
▪ Employing best practice design techniques for implementing functions in the PS or PL
What's New for 2021.2
▪ All labs have been updated to the latest software versions

Level: Embedded Architect 3
Course Duration: 2 days
Price: $1600 or 16 Xilinx Training Credits
Course Part Number: EMBD ZSA
Who Should Attend?: System architects who are interested in architecting a system on a chip using the Zynq All Programmable SoC.
Registration: Register online in our secure store

Prerequisites

  • Digital system architecture design experience
  • Basic understanding of microprocessor architecture
  • Basic understanding of C programming
  • Basic HDL modeling experience

Software Tools

  • Vivado® Design Suite 2021.2
    Vitis™ unified software platform 2021.2

Hardware

  • Architecture: Zynq-7000  SoC*
  • Demo board: Zynq-7000  SoC ZC702 or Zed board*

* This course focuses on the Zynq-7000  SoC. Contact us for the specifics of the in-class lab board or other customizations.

* This course focuses on the Zynq-7000 SoC. 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 the architecture and components that comprise the Zynq SoC processing system (PS)
▪ Relate a user design goal to the function, benefit, and use of the Zynq SoC
▪ Effectively select and design an interface between the Zynq PS and programmable logic (PL) that meets project goals
▪ Analyze the tradeoffs and advantages of performing a function in software versus PL

Course Outline

Day 1

Overview
Provides a general overview of the Zynq SoC. {Demo}
▪ Application Processor Unit (APU)
Explores the individual components that comprise the APU. {Lab}
Neon Co-Processor
Describes the Neon co-processor that is the companion to each Cortex-A9 processor.
Input/Output Peripherals
Introduces the components that comprise the IOP block of the Zynq device PS. {Demo}
▪ PS Peripherals
○ Low-Speed: Overview: Introduces the low-speed peripherals in the Zynq SoC. {Lab}
○ Low-Speed: UART: Introduces the UART low-speed peripheral. {Demo}
○ Low-Speed: CAN: Introduces the CAN low-speed peripheral. {Demo}
○ Low-Speed: I2C: Introduces the I2C low-speed peripheral.
○ Low-Speed: SD/SDIO: Introduces the SD/SDIO low-speed peripheral.
○ Low-Speed: SPI: Introduces the SPI low-speed peripheral.
○ Low-Speed: GPIO: Introduces the GPIO low-speed peripheral.
○ High-Speed: USB: Introduces the USB high-speed peripheral.
○ High-Speed: Gigabit Ethernet: Introduces the Gigabit Ethernet high-speed peripheral. {Lab}
DMA Controller (DMAC)
Explores the operation of the DMAC, which is located in the APU.{Lab}
▪ DMA
○ Introduction and Features: Introduces the direct memory
access controller.
○ Block Design and Interrupts: Introduces the DMA block design
and the DMA interrupts.
○ Read and Write: Introduces the concepts behind DMA reading
and writing.

Day 2

▪ AXI
○ Introduction: Introduces the AXI protocol.
○ Variations: Describes the differences and similarities among the three primary AXI variations.
○ Transactions: Describes different types of AXI transactions.{Demo, Lab}
▪ PS-PL Interface
Describes in detail the PS interconnect and how it affects PL architecture decisions. {Demo, Lab}
▪ Memory Resources
Explains the operation of the on-chip (OCM) memory and various memory controllers located in the PS. {Demo}
▪ Booting
Explains the boot process of the PC and configuration of the PL. {Lab}
▪ Meeting Performance Goals
Focuses on Zynq device performance, including DDR access from the PL, DMA considerations, and power control and reduction techniques. {Lab}
Hardware Design
Discusses the use and configuration of the PS in a hardware design.
▪ Software Design

Explores the software side of the Zynq device. {Demo, Lab}
Debugging
Introduces debug tools and methodology on the Zynq SoC. {Lab}
Tools and Reference Designs
Describes Xilinx-provided reference design platforms, use cases, and third-party operating systems and tools for the Zynq SoC. 

 

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