Designing with the Versal ACAP: Network On Chip

(ref.ACAP_NOC)

1 day - 7 hours

Objectives

  • After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
    • Identify the major network on chip components in the Versal ACAP
    • Include the necessary components to access the NoC from the PL
    • Configure connection QoS for efficient data movement

Partners

xilinx atp

Prerequisites

  • Any Xilinx device architecture class
  • Familiarity with the Vivado® Design Suite

Configurations

  • Software Configuration :
    • Vivado Design Suite 2020.2
  • Hardware configuration:
    • Recent computer (i5 or i7)
    • OS Linux 64-bits (Windows 10 compatible)
    • At least 16GB RAM
    • Display resolution recommended 1920x1080

Outline

Day 1

Architecture Overview for Existing Xilinx Users

Versal ACAPs Compared to Zynq UltraScale+ Devices

NoC Introduction and Concepts

NoC Architecture

Design Tool Flow Overview

NoC DDR Memory Controller

NoC Performance Tuning

System Design Migration

Teaching Methods

  • Classroom training:
    • Face to face
    • Presentation by video projector
    • Provision of PDF course materials
  • Virtual training:
    • Onlive training
    • Presentation by Webex
    • Provision of PDF course materials

Support

  • Authorized Trainer Provider XILINX : Engineer Electronics and Telecommunications ENSIL
    • Expert FPGA XILINX - Language VHDL/Verilog - RTL Design
    • Expert SoC & MPSoC XILINX - Language C/C++ - System Design
    • Expert DSP & RFSoC XILINX – HLS - Matlab - Design DSP RF
    • Expert ACAP XILINX – AI Engines – Heteregenous System Architect

Methods of monitoring and assessment of results

  • Attendance sheet
  • Evaluation questionnaire
  • Evaluation sheet on:
    • Technical questionnaire
    • Result of the Practical Works
    • Validation of Objectives
  • Presentation of a certificate with assessment of prior learning

Concerned public

  • Hardware developers and system architects whether migrating from existing Xilinx devices or starting out with the Versal ACAP devices