Zynq UltraScale+™ MPSoC : System Architecture, Hardware and Software Design

(ref.E_ZUPAHS)
TIME

4 days - 28 hours   

Target objectives and skills

  • 1 - Outline the high-level architecture of the devices
  • 2 - Define the underlying implementation of the application processing unit (APU) and real-time processing unit (RPU) to make best use of their capabilities
  • 3 - Effectively use power management strategies and leverage the capabilities of the platform management unit (PMU)
  • 4 - Identify mechanisms to secure and safely run the system
  • 5 - Define boot sequences appropriate to the needs of the system
  • 6 - Identify situations when a hypervisor should be used
  • 7 - Distinguish between asymmetric multiprocessing (AMP) and symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) environments

Concerned public

  • Technicians and Engineers in Digital Electronics
  • All our training courses are given at a distance and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Prerequisites

  • Understanding of the Zynq™-7000 architecture
  • Familiarity with embedded operating systems

Course content

Day 1

Objective 1

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Overview {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 2

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Application Processing Unit {Lecture, Lab}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Real-Time Processing Unit {Lecture, Lab}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC DDR and QoS {Lecture, Lab}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Coherency {Lecture}
  • QEMU {Lecture, Lab}

Day 2

Objective 3

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Power Management {Lecture, Lab}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC PMU {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 4

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Security and Software {Lecture}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Protection {Lecture}
  • ARM TrustZone Technology {Lecture}

Day 3

Objective 5

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Booting {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 6

  • MultiProcessor Software Architecture {Lecture}
  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC HW-SW Virtualization {Lecture}
  • Xen Hypervisor {Lecture} (pairs with OpenAMP, but not SMP)

Day 4

Objective 7

  • OpenAMP {Lecture} (pairs with the Xen Hypervisor, but not SMP)
  • Linux {Lecture}
  • Yocto {Lecture}
  • Open Source Library (Linux) {Lecture, Lab}
  • FreeRTOS {Lecture, Lab}

Teaching methods and support - Assessment and recognition

  • Teaching methods :
    • Alternating lectures, technical questionnaires and exercises on individual machines.
  • Pedagogical follow-up :
    • Signed attendance sheet
  • Pedagogical assessment :
    • Continuous assessment and progress sheet :
      • Technical questionnaire
      • Practical work results
      • Validation of objectives
  • Satisfaction survey :
    • At the end of training: assessment form completed by the trainee
    • At 3 months: evaluation form completed by the trainee after application to the company
  • Certificate :
    • Training certificate with assessment of learning provided to trainee
    • Certificate of completion provided to employer

Teaching Methods

  • Inter-company online training :
    • Fast Internet connection, webcam, headset
    • Presentation by Webex by Cisco Webex de Cisco
    • Provision of course material in PDF format
    • Labs on individual Cloud PC by RealVNC REALVNC
  • Intra-company face-to-face training on customer site : (details to be confirmed prior to training)
    • Suggested supply by the customer :
      • Training room
      • Video projector
      • Whiteboard
      • Individual PC with AMD tools
    • Provided by MVD Training :
      • Course material in PDF format
      • Practical work on individual PCs (loan of equipment available on request)

Recommended computer hardware

  • Inter-company online training :
    • Recent computer OS Linux or Windows 64-bits
    • Fast Internet, webcam, headset
    • Software tool WebEx Cisco
    • AMD remote tools :
    • AMD local tools :
      • Software tool AMD Vitis and PetaLinux 2022.2
  • Face-to-face training on customer site :
    • Recent computer OS Linux or Windows 64-bits
    • Software tool AMD Vitis and PetaLinux 2022.2

Teaching staff

  • William Duluc, Electronics and Telecoms Engineer, AMD Expert since 2009 and AMD Trainer since 2017 :
    • Expert AMD FPGA - Language VHDL/Verilog - RTL Design
    • Expert AMD SoC & MPSoC - Language C/C++ - System Design
    • Expert DSP & AMD RFSoC – HLS - Matlab - Design DSP RF
    • Expert AMD Versal – AI Engines – Heteregenous System Architect

Certified Partner

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Notes

  • Release date: 15/11/2024