Embedded System Design with Xilinx Zynq SoC and Vitis IDE

Unlock the power of Xilinx Zynq SoCs! This course provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and developing applications on these versatile devices, even with no prior experience.

What are Xilinx Zynq SoCs?

Xilinx Zynq System-on-Chips (SoCs) are renowned for delivering maximum performance per watt and unparalleled reconfiguration flexibility. They seamlessly integrate a powerful processor system with a programmable FPGA fabric.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processors: Enable rapid development using the familiar ARM design flow.
• 7-Series FPGA: Facilitates faster communication interface development and hardware acceleration.
• Two Zynq Families for Diverse Applications:
  • Zynq-7000s: Ideal for cost-effective IoT applications. Features a single-core ARM processor.
  • Zynq-7000: Perfect for high-performance applications like Embedded Vision. Equipped with a dual-core ARM processor.

Course Content Highlights:

• Essential Xilinx Drivers: Master popular drivers including:
  • UART
  • AXI Timers
  • UART16550
  • AXI GPIO
  • AXI BRAM
• AXI Interrupt Controller: Learn how to effectively manage interrupts within your Zynq designs.
• Custom AXI Peripherals: Gain practical experience building custom hardware accelerators to enhance your Zynq projects.
• Software & Hardware Debugging: Understand fundamental debugging and profiling techniques to optimize Zynq performance.
• Performance Measurement: Learn how to measure and improve the performance of your Zynq applications.

Hands-on Lab-Based Learning:

This is a lab-based course designed to build practical skills. You'll gain proficiency in handling:

• Simple Peripherals: GPIO
• Intermediate Peripherals: UART PS, AXI BRAM
• Complex Peripherals: AXI Interrupt Controller, AXI Timers, GIC

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation to quickly begin developing innovative applications on Xilinx Zynq FPGA devices.