WP358 Datasheet, PDF (6/10 Pages) Xilinx, Inc – Simplifying Embedded

Embedded Targeted Reference Design Deliverables
Embedded Targeted Reference Design Deliverables
The MicroBlaze PSS is delivered as an XPS project that contains the MicroBlaze PSS
design. All MicroBlaze PSS peripherals and IP used are included with the EDK
delivered in the ISE® Design Suite: Embedded Edition. Design and project settings
have been optimized for implementation on Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGAs and for
use with the Xilinx SP605 and ML605 boards, respectively.
For software deliverables, the Xilinx Software Development Kit (SDK) is the
environment for embedded software development with Xilinx FPGAs. SDK is
included in the ISE Design Suite: Embedded Edition. The SDK, which is Eclipse-based,
includes a workspace and projects for the pre-built MicroBlaze PSS design. In
addition, SDK includes all required drivers and libraries for the MicroBlaze PSS.
A MicroBlaze PSS data sheet, similar to any traditional microprocessor or
microcontroller data sheet, is provided with the embedded kits. This data sheet
provides an overview of the design, a detailed description of the MicroBlaze PSS
operation, address map, block diagram, and performance. In addition, a hardware
tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to modify the MicroBlaze PSS using XPS.
The tutorial also describes recommended flows to add standard peripherals and IP
provided with EDK or from third parties, along with instructions and options for
debug using XPS. A software tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to use SDK to
compile, debug, and profile stand-alone software applications, as well as to boot
PetaLogix PetaLinux for the Linux kernel of the MicroBlaze processor.
Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Kit Deliverables
To jump-start the evaluation and design process, the Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA
Embedded Kits provide all of the hardware and software required to evaluate and
begin designing with the targeted reference design. The components have been
conveniently bundled in easy-to-use kits that provide many options to get started. The
kits also provide a demonstration based on the MicroBlaze PSS that runs a simple
industrial image processing application. By following a three-step procedure of setup,
evaluate, and customize, both software and hardware engineers can quickly begin
evaluating the performance and capabilities of the embedded platform. The key
components of the kits include:
• The MicroBlaze PSS targeted reference design
• Either the Xilinx SP605 or ML605 evaluation board, depending on the selection of
the Spartan-6 or Virtex-6 FPGA kit
• Integrated design tools:
• ISE Design Suite: Embedded Edition, including EDK with XPS, SDK, and the
ChipScope™ analyzer
• Embedded peripherals and IP provided with the ISE Design Suite and EDK
• Partner software tools, real-time operating systems (RTOSs), and middleware
• Documentation
• Getting started demonstration
• A USB stick containing all the design files to get started quickly
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WP358 (v1.0) December 8, 2009