Designing with the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC

This course provides an overview of the hard block capabilities for the Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC family with a special emphasis on the Data Converter and Soft-Decision FEC blocks.

The focus is on:

  • Describing the RFSoC family in general
  • Identifying applications for the Data Converter and SD-FEC blocks
  • Configuring, simulating, and implementing the blocks
  • Reviewing power estimation to help identify the power demands of the RFSoC device in various operating modes
  • Identifying proper layout and PCB considerations since the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC is both a high-speed and an analog and digital device

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2-Day Instructor-led CoursePrice USDTraining Credits
Hosted Online - $299/day$5986
In-Person Registration - $399/day$7988
Printed Course Book (A PDF book is included in the course fee)$1001
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Scheduled Classes

Live Online Training (9am-5pm ET)
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Training Duration:

2 Days

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Who should attend:

Hardware designers interested in understanding the architecture and capabilities of the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC data converter and SD-FEC hard blocks.

Skills Gained

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

  • Describe in general the new Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC family
  • Identify typical applications for the data converters
  • Describe the architecture and functionality of the ADC
  • Utilize the ADC via configuration, simulation, and implementation
  • Describe the architecture and functionality of the DAC
  • Utilize the DAC via configuration, simulation, and implementation
  • Identify the requirements and options for data converter PCB designs
  • Describe the architecture and functionality of the SD-FEC hard IP
  • Utilize the SD-FEC via configuration, simulation, and implementation

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Architectural Overview
  • RF Backgrounder
  • Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Hardware Overview
  • Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Data Converter Solutions Overview
  • Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC SD-FEC Solutions Overview
  • Data Converter Driver Overview
  • Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ADC-DAC and SD-FEC Tool Support Overview

ADCs

  • RF-ADC Basics of ADCs
  • RF-ADC Architecture
  • RF-ADC Creating ADC System in IPI
  • RF-ADC Functionality
  • RF-ADC Interfaces
  • RF-ADC IP Configuration
  • RF-ADC Driver Overview

DACs

  • RF-DAC Basics of DACs
  • RF-DAC Architecture
  • RF-DAC Creating DAC System in IPI
  • RF-DAC Functionality
  • RF-DAC Interfaces
  • RF-DAC IP Configuration
  • RF-DAC Driver Overview

Data Converter IP

  • Data Converter Common Features
  • Data Converter Design Flow
  • Data Converter Example Design
  • Data Converter Simulation
  • Data Converter Implementation

Hardware Requirements

  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC Power Requirements
  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC Power Estimation
  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC Power Design
  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC Analog Signal Requirements
  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC PCB Materials and Stackup
  • Zynq® UltraScale+ RFSoC PCB Analog Trace Design

FEC

  • SD-FEC Basics of FEC
  • SD-FEC IP Architecture and Functionality
  • SD-FEC IP Configuration
  • SD-FEC IP Interfaces
  • SD-FEC Software Driver Overview
  • SD-FEC IP Usage

Please note: The instructor may change the content order to provide a better learning experience.

Prerequisites:

  • Suggested: Understanding of the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC architecture
  • Basic familiarity with data converter terms and principles
  • Basic familiarity with forward error correction terms and principles

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Updated 7-14-2023
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