Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC for the System Architect

Course Description

This course provides system architects with an overview of the capabilities and support for the Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC family. The emphasis is on:

• Utilizing power management strategies effectively
• Leveraging the platform management unit (PMU) capabilities
• Running the system securely and safely
• Reviewing the high-level architecture of the devices
• Identifying appropriate boot sequences

Level

Embedded System Architect 3

Training Duration

2 days

Who Should Attend?

System architects interested in understanding the capabilities and ecosystem of the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device.

Prerequisites

Suggested: Understanding of the Zynq-7000 architecture

Familiarity with embedded operating systems

Software Tools

Vivado® Design Suite

Skills Gained

After completing this comprehensive training, you will know how to:

Effectively use power management strategies and leverage the capabilities of the platform management unit (PMU)

Identify mechanisms to secure and safely run the system

Outline the high-level architecture of the devices

Define the boot sequences appropriate to the needs of the system

Course Outline

Day 1

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Overview {Lecture}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC HW-SW Virtualization {Lecture, Lab}

Introduction to QEMU {Lecture, Demo, Lab}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Security and Software Test Library {Lecture}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Protection {Lecture, Lab}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Security Features {Lecture, Demo}

Day 2

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Power Management {Lecture, Demo}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Coherency {Lecture}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC DDR and QoS {Lecture, Lab}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Boot and Configuration {Lecture, Lab}

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Ecosystem Support {Lecture}

Topic Descriptions

Day 1

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Overview – Overview of the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC HW-SW Virtualization – Covers the hardware and software elements of virtualization. The lab demonstrate how hypervisors can be used.

Introduction to QEMU – Introduction to the Quick Emulator, which is the tool used to run software for the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device when hardware is not available.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Security and Software Test Library – Introduction to the purpose and API of the Software Test Library.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Protection – Covers all the hardware elements that support the separation of software domains.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Security Features – Aspects that implement tamper resistance and control access to the hardware and bitstream.

Day 2

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Power Management – Overview of the PMU and the power-saving features of the device.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System Coherency – Learn how information is synchronized within the API and through the ACE/AXI ports.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC DDR and QoS {Lecture, Demo, Lab} – Understand how DDR can be configured to provide the best performance for your system.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Boot and Configuration – How to implement the embedded system, including the boot process and boot image creation.

Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Ecosystem Support – Overview of supported operating systems, software stacks, hypervisors, etc.