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2 sessions (4 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 Versal® ACAP. PCB design considerations for the Versal ACAP 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 Versal PCB Schematic Checklist to validate PCB design
Hardware designers and system architects wanting to develop an effective power distribution network for the Versal ACAP.
- Vivado Design Suite
- XPE for the Versal ACAP devices
After completing this training, you will have the necessary skills to:
- Design an efficient power distribution network for a Versal® ACAP design
- Leverage the Vivado Design Suite XPE tool for power estimation
- Dynamically manage power consumption
- Solve thermal challenges
- Apply PCB design guidelines for Versal ACAP board interfaces
- Versal ACAP Architecture Overview for Existing Xilinx Users
Introduces to students that already have familiarity with Xilinx architectures to the new and updated features found in the Versal ACAP devices. {Lecture}
- Power Solutions Overview
Introduces key power concepts and explores some of capabilities of the Versal ACAP devices and introduces the power distribution network flow. {Lecture, Lab}
- 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 ACAP 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 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}
- Board System Design Guidance
Outlines the steps and documentation for specific PCB topics. {Lecture}
- PCB Design Verification – Versal ACAP Schematic Checklist
Reviews PCB design verification using the Schematic Checklist. {Lecture, Lab
