Duration: 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 provides a system-level understanding of power and thermal issues related to designing with the AMD Versal™ adaptive SoC. PCB design considerations for the Versal devices are also covered.
The emphasis of this course is on:
- Estimating power using power analysis
- Managing thermal design
- Understanding Versal device packaging
- Implementing proper pin-to-board connection
- Using the Schematic Review Checklist to validate a PCB design
Hardware designers and system architects wanting to develop an effective power distribution network for the Versal device
- Vivado Design Suite
- Power Design Manager tool
After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
- Design an efficient power distribution network for AMD Versal adaptive SoC designs
- Leverage the Power Design Manager tool for power estimation
- Dynamically manage power consumption
- Solve thermal challenges
- Apply PCB design guidelines for board interfaces with Versal devices
- AMD Versal Adaptive SoC Architecture Overview for Existing Users
Introduces to students who already have familiarity with AMD architectures the new and updated features found in the Versal devices. {Lecture}
- Power Solutions Overview
Introduces key power concepts and explores some of capabilities of the Versal devices and introduces the power distribution network flow. {Lecture}
- Packaging and Power Integrity
Describes key elements when modeling a PDN and dives deeper into packaging considerations. {Lecture}
- Thermal Solutions Overview Introduces key thermal concepts and explores some of capabilities of the Versal devices. {Lecture}
- Power Management
Discusses power domains and how they can be controlled along with basic techniques used to lower overall power consumption. {Lecture, Demo}
- Power Design Manager
Discusses using the new Power Design Manager tool, including import and export functions. {Lecture, Lab}
- Power Reduction Techniques
Describes various options to reduce power during the design process. {Lecture}
- Power Supply Backgrounder
Reviews linear and switching power supplies and common terms used to specify power supply characteristics. {Lecture}
- Board System Design Overview Introduces PCB design topics. {Lecture}
- Designing the Power Supply
Consolidates the thermal management concepts of the course for achieving a successful design. {Lecture}
- Designing PL Interfaces
Focuses on bank structure and physical organization of the PL package pins. {Lecture}
- Designing PS Interfaces
Covers the unique features of the dedicated PS I/O interface along with pin-planning techniques. {Lecture}
- Designing Memory Interfaces
Discusses high-speed connections, routing, and design guidelines for DDR memories. {Lecture}
- Designing Transceiver Interfaces
Describes the serial transceiver organization and proper trace requirements. {Lecture}
- PCB Simulation – Introduction to Signal Integrity
Discusses reflection and crosstalk effects and provides options to minimize both effects. Introduces memory and serial transceiver IBIS simulation. {Lecture}
- Board System Design Guidance Outlines the steps and documentation for specific PCB topics. {Lecture}
- PCB Verification – Schematic Review Checklist
Reviews PCB design verification using the Schematic Review Checklist. {Lecture, Lab}
