Designing with the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC - LIVE ONLINE

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

Describing the RFSoC family in general
Identifying applications for the RF Data Converter and SD-FEC blocks
Configuring, simulating, and implementing the blocks
Verifying the RF Data Converter on real hardware
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

The theoretical content is supplemented by exercises carried out by the participant.

Duration: 4 mornings of 4 hours each

Times: 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Lecture part 1

11.00 a.m. - 11.15 a.m. 15 minute break

11.15 a.m. - 1.15 p.m. Lecture part 2

Exercises: self paced by the participants. Estimated time for completion appr. 2-3 hours. At the end of a lecture, the exercises to be performed by participants are discussed. The results / sample solutions are presented by the trainer the next day.

After registration: the participant receives the presentation documents in electronic form (PDF) as well as the workbook for the exercises, the login data and a list of
requirements to be done in advanced.

Course Objectives:

After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:

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

Agenda:

Introduction
Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Overview
- Overview of the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC architecture, including brief introductions to RF, RF data converter solutions, SD-FEC solutions, driver support, and tool support. {Lectures, Demo}
RF-ADC Hardware
- Covers the basics of RF-ADCs. Reviews RF-ADC architecture, functionality, interfaces, configuration, and driver support. {Lectures, Demo, Lab}
RF-DAC Hardware
- Covers the basics of RF-DACs. Reviews RF-DAC architecture, functionality, interfaces, configuration, and driver support. {Lectures, Demo, Lab)
RFSoC Hardware
- Provides an overview of the ZCU111 board and describes board setup. {Lectures}
Data Converter Design
- Describes common features, the design flow, utilizing the example design by simulation and implementation, and verifying RF data converter functionality on real hardware. Includes practice of using a software driver to modify RF data converter parameters. {Lectures, Labs}
Data Converter Practice
- Provides practical RF data converter experience using the ZCU111 board evaluation tool and RF analyzer tool. {Lectures, Practices}
PCB Design for RFSoC Devices
- Describes power requirements, performing power estimation, and utilizing the power design. Analog signal requirements, PCB materials and layer stackup options, and analog trace design are also covered. {Lectures, Demo, Lab}
Soft-Decision FEC Hardware
- Covers the basics of forward error correction. Reviews SD-FEC architecture, functionality, interfaces, configuration, and driver support. {Lectures, Demo, Labs}
Summary

Labs

Lab 1: RF Data Converter IP Configuration – Use the Configuration GUI to create instantiation templates (two versions: RF-ADC and RF-DAC).
Lab 2: RF Data Converter Simulation – Simulate the RF Data Converter IP using the IP example design (two versions: RF-ADC and RF-DAC).
Lab 3: RF Data Converter Implementation – Implement a RF Data Converter design and check the functionality on real hardware.
Lab 4: RFSoC Power Estimation – Perform various options to estimate power dissipation for the Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC data converter.
Lab 5: SD-FEC IP Configuration – Use the Configuration GUI to create an instantiation template.
Lab 6: SD-FEC IP Simulation – Simulate the SD-FEC IP using the IP example design.
Note: Some labs and all practices require the ZCU111 board. They will run remotely. All other labs can run locally.