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Xilinx - Designing with the Versal ACAP: PCI Express Systems ONLINE

3 sessions (6 hours per session)

This is a LIVE INSTRUCTOR-LED training event delivered ONLINE.
It covers the same scope and content, and delivers similar learning outcomes, as a scheduled face-to face class.

Course Description

This course introduces the features and capabilities of the PCIe® and Cache Coherent Interconnect blocks in the Versal® architecture. Learn how to implement a Versal ACAP PCI Express® solution in custom applications to improve time to market.

The emphasis of this course is on:

  • Describing the Xilinx PCI Express design methodology
  • Enumerating various Xilinx PCI Express core products
  • Selecting the PCI Express IP cores from the Vivado® Design Suite
  • Generating PCI Express example designs and simple applications
  • Identifying the advanced capabilities of the PCIe specification
  • Hardware designers who want to create applications using Xilinx IP cores for PCI Express
  • Software engineers who want to understand the deeper workings of the Xilinx PCI Express solution
  • System architects who want to leverage key Xilinx advantages related to performance, latency, and bandwidth in PCI Express applications
  • Experience with the PCI/PCIe specification protocol
  • Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog
  • Some experience with Xilinx implementation tools
  • Some experience with a simulation tool, preferably the Vivado® simulator
  • Moderate digital design experience
  • Vivado Design Suite

After completing this training, you will have the necessary skills to:

  • Construct a basic PCI Express system by:
    • Selecting the appropriate IP for your application
    • Specifying requirements of an endpoint application
    • Connecting PCIe IPs with the user application
    • Utilizing PL and PS resources supporting PCI Express
    • Simulating and implementing PCI Express systems
  • Identify the advanced capabilities of the PCI Express specification protocol and feature set

     

  • Introduction to PCI Express
    Introduces the course and discusses a few key topics of the PCI Express protocol. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Versal ACAP PCIe Solutions Overview
    Provides an overview of the Xilinx PCI Express solutions in the Versal architecture and identifies key differentiators. {Lecture}
  • PCIe Block Architecture and Functionality
    Describes the PL PCIe block architecture. You will learn details on the block features and functionality. {Lecture}
  • PCIe Block Interfaces Overview
    Provides an overview of the PL PCIe block interfaces. Deeper discussion on physical layer and general interfaces. {Lecture}
  • PCIe Block Requester Interfaces
    Reviews the requester AXI4-Streaming core interfaces. You will learn how to utilize packet descriptors for request interfaces. {Lecture}
  • PCIe Block Completer Interfaces
    Reviews the completer AXI4-Streaming core interfaces. You will learn how to utilize packet descriptors for completion interfaces. {Lecture, Lab}
  • PCIe Block Customization
    Illustrates customizing the PL PCIe block. You will learn how to utilize the various configuration options. {Lecture, Lab}
  • PCIe Block Test Bench and Simulation
    Discusses PCIe block simulation. You will learn how to utilize the generated example design to verify the functionality of the PL PCIe solution. {Lecture, Lab}
  • PCIe Block Implementation
    Discusses implementation topics. You will review the placement recommendations for the PL PCIe blocks, transceivers, clocks, and resets. {Lecture, Lab}
  • PL PCIe Block Debugging Overview
    Describes the PCI Express debugging options in the Versal ACAP PCI Express physical and transaction layers. You will learn how to perform PCI Express link debug. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Introduction to DMA
    Reviews DMA basics and describes DMA in the context of the PCI Express standard. {Lecture}
  • PL PCIe XDMA/Bridge Subsystem
    Describes the Xilinx XDMA architecture and features as well as DMA descriptor usage and interface options. You will learn how to utilize the Xilinx XDMA subsystem. {Lecture, Lab}
  • PL PCIe QDMA Subsystem
    Describes the Xilinx QDMA architecture and features. You will learn how to utilize the Xilinx QDMA subsystem and its queue usage. {Lecture}
  • CPM4 Architecture and Functionality
    Describes the CPM4 block architecture and functionality. You will learn the commonalities and differences to the PL PCIe solution. {Lecture}
  • CPM Block Customization
    Reviews the configuration options of the CIPS CPM block. You will learn how to customize the CPM PCIe block. {Lecture}
  • CPM IP Use Cases
    Describes typical use cases for the Versal ACAP PCI Express solutions to enable you to select the right solution for your design requirements. {Lecture, Lab}

Course Dates

30 Oct 2023 ONLINE Americas Enquire

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