FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Training Course
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is an integrated circuit that can be customized even after manufacturing.
This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to create high-performance embedded systems using FPGAs.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Installing and configuring the FPGA software tools required to design and simulate an embedded system.
- Choosing the most suitable FPGA architecture for a specific application.
- Developing and improving various FPGA designs.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Numerous exercises and practical activities.
- Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training version of this course, please contact us to arrange it.
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
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