Designing with Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) Using the Vivado Design Suite

Designing with Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) Using the Vivado Design Suite

When

17 november 2025 - 18 november 2025     
09:00 - 17:00

Reserve

€2.000,00
 / 20  Training Credits
On request

Where

Core-Vision
Cereslaan 24, 5384 VT, Heesch
Nederland

Event type

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Course Description

Learn how to construct, implement, and download a Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) FPGA design using the Vivado® Design Suite. This course covers both the tool flow and mechanics of successfully creating a DFX design.

The emphasis of this course is on:

  • Identifying best design practices and understanding the subtleties of the DFX design flow
  • Using DFX in AMD FPGAs and adaptive SoCs
  • Implementing DFX designs using features such as block design containers (BDC), Abstract Shells, and nested DFX
  • Recognizing DFX design considerations for FPGAs and adaptive SoCs
  • Using the DFX IPs in the DFX process
  • Analyzing and floorplanning DFX designs
  • Configuring devices using DFX
  • Applying appropriate debugging techniques on DFX designs
  • Implementing DFX in an embedded system environment


What's New for 2024.2

  • Updated DFX for the Versal™ Architecture module with
    information on:

    • Design entry methodology for DFX designs using the NoC
    • Analyzing Versal DFX designs
  • Added new module on the RTL modular NoC flow for Versal DFX designs
  • Updated Configuring Devices Using DFX module with information on design version compatibility checks for Versal devices
  • All labs have been updated to the latest software versions

Level

FPGA 4

Training Duration

2 days.

Audience

Digital designers who have a working knowledge of HDL (VHDL or Verilog) and the Xilinx design methodology and who have need to understand Dynamic Function eXchange techniques.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog.
  • Experience with the Vivado Design Suite.
  • Moderate familiarity with digital design techniques.
  • Experience with Tcl.
  • Moderate familiarity with the project mode and non-project batch mode flow in the Vivado Design Suite.
  • Designing with the Versal Adaptive SoC: Quick Start

Software Tools

  • Vivado Design Suite 2024.2.
  • Vitis™ Unified IDE 2024.2.

Hardware

  • Architecture: UltraScale™ FPGAs and Versal adaptive SoCs*
  • Demo board:
    • Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC ZCU104 board*
    • Versal adaptive SoC VCK190 board*

*  Check with your local Authorized Training Provider for the specifics of the in-class lab board or other customizations.

Skills Gained

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

  • Describe what Dynamic Function eXchange is
  • Define DFX regions and reconfigurable modules with the Vivado Design Suite
  • Generate the appropriate full and partial bitstreams for a DFX design
  • Use DFX feature for the Versal devices
  • Use the block design container feature of the Vivado IP integrator to create a DFX design
  • Enable the Abstract Shell feature in project mode
  • Use the RTL modular NoC flow for Versal DFX designs
  • Implement a nested DFX design
  • Use the ICAP and PCAP components to deliver partially reconfigurable systems
  • Implement a DFX system using the DFX Controller IP
  • Identify how Dynamic Function eXchange affects various silicon resources, including block RAM, IOBs, fabric, and MGTs
  • Implement a Dynamic Function eXchange system using the following techniques:
    • Direct JTAG connection, floorplanning, and timing constraints and analysis
  • Debug a DFX design using the Vivado Design Suite
  • Implement a DFX system in an embedded environment using the Vitis Unified IDE

Course Outline

Day 1

  •  Introduction to Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) - Explains what Dynamic Function eXchange is and defines the terminologies used in DFX. Also provides an overview of the configuration and reconfiguration processes. {Lecture, Demo}
  • DFX Flow Using the Vivado Design Suite GUI - Illustrates the steps for creating a DFX project in the Vivado Design Suite and describes various supported and unsupported features. {Lecture, Lab}
  • DFX Flow Using Vivado Design Suite Tcl Commands - Reviews the flow using non-project-based commands, including using implementation constraints and specific characteristics. {Lecture, Lab}
  • DFX for the Versal Architecture - Describes the DFX feature for the Versal devices, explains the DFX for Network on Chip (NoC), and illustrates the NoC topologies supported in the DFX design flow. {Lecture}
  • Block Design Containers in Vivado IP Integrator - Describes the block design container feature and how BDCs enable DFX. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Nested DFX - Describes using nested DFX, the process by which a Reconfigurable Partition (RP) can be segmented into smaller regions, each of which is partially reconfigurable. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Abstract Shell for Dynamic Function eXchange  - Describes how compilation time can be reduced by using an Abstract shell (UltraScale+ devices only). {Lecture}
  • RTL Modular NoC Flow for Versal DFX Designs - Describes the RTL modular NoC flow for Versal DFX designs. Also introduces the virtual NoC interface concept for DFX designs. {Lecture}
  • DFX Design Considerations for All AMD Devices - Covers the requirements, characteristics, and limitations associated with DFX designs that can simplify the debug process and reduce the risk of design malfunctions. {Lecture}
  • DFX Design Considerations for 7 Series, Zynq SoC, UltraScale, and UltraScale+ Devices - Discusses DFX design consideration methodologies for various  Xilinx device families. {Lecture}
  • DFX Design Considerations for Versal Devices - Describes the DFX design requirements that are specific to Versal devices. {Lecture}

Day 2

  • DFX Intellectual Property (IP) - Reviews the various IPs that are specifically for use with with DFX designs. {Lecture, Lab, Demo}
  • Floorplanning a DFX Design -Demonstrates how to create Pblocks for various devices and how to create a floorplan for a reconfigurable region. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Floorplanning for Versal Devices  - Illustrates floorplanning methodologies for Versal devices and explains challenges in the Versal floorplanning. {Lecture, Lab}
  • DFX Timing Analysis and Constraints - Illustrates how and when to apply different constraint files, the process of performing a DFX timing-level simulation, and the process of performing static timing analysis on a DFX design. {Lecture, Lab}
  • Configuring Devices Using DFX - Reviews the basics of configuration and various configuration modes. {Lecture}
  • Configuration Parameters - Covers various configuration parameters, including factors that affect configuration time and configuration debugging. {Lecture}
  • DFX Bitstreams and PDIsDescribes the different types of bitstreams for the DFX compilation, including full, partial, blanking, and clearing. Also explains partial programmable device image (PDI) for the Versal™ devices. {Lecture}
  • DFX Bitstream Integrity-Describes partial bit file integrity and implementing DFX through the ICAP for FPGA devices. {Lecture}
  • DFX Debugging - Illustrates DFX debugging techniques using Vivado Design Suite debug cores. {Lecture, Lab}
  • DFX in Embedded Systems  -Describes the embedded design flow in the Vivado Design Suite, the advantages of using a processor with DFX, and how to connect a processor to the PCAP to control DFX using the Vitis IDE. {Lecture, Lab}
  • DFX Designs Using the PCIe Core - Reviews the advantages of using a PCIe core in a DFX design. {Lecture}

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