FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Training Course
FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is an integrated circuit that can be customized after it is manufactured.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGA.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure the FPGA software tools needed to design and simulate an embedded system.
- Select the best FPGA architecture for an application.
- Develop and enhance various FPGA designs.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Development Boards and HDLs (Hardware Description Languages)
Overview of FPGA Features and Architecture
Understanding the FPGA Design Flow
Evaluating FPGA Architectures and Memory Types
Setting up FPGA Design Tools
Creating a Design
Verifying the Integrity of the Design
Simulating the System
Analyzing the Timing of the Design
Enhancing the Design
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- An understanding of embedded systems concepts
- Programming experience in any language
Audience
- Developers
- Electronics Design Engineers
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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