FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Training Course
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is an integrated circuit that can be customised after manufacturing.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGAs.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure the FPGA software tools required to design and simulate an embedded system.
- Choose the most suitable FPGA architecture for a specific application.
- Develop and improve various FPGA designs.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Numerous exercises and practical sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised training 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
- Understanding of embedded systems concepts
- Programming experience in any language
Audience
- Developers
- Electronics Design Engineers
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