Designing with NiosII and SOPC Builder

This course will teach you how to design in a soft core embedded processor with an Altera FPGA. This course is focused on the hands-on development of Nios II hardware and software using the Nios II Development Kit. You will learn how to integrate a Nios II 32-bit microprocessor and test it in an Altera FPGA. You will learn how to configure and compile designs using the Quartus II software v. 9.0 and SOPC Builder tool as well as how develop and run embedded software for Nios II in the Nios II IDE. You will participate in discussions about the features and capabilities of the development board along with how to create and test your own custom IP. After taking this course you should feel confident tackling your next SOPC design.

At Course Completion

You will be able to:

• Configure & compile a Nios II design using SOPC Builder & Quartus II software
• Create software projects for the Nios II processor using Nios II IDE
• Compile, run, & debug embedded software
• Verify your design with the Quartus II, ModelSim-Altera, & Nios II IDE software
• Use SOPC Builder to incorporate custom peripherals & instructions
• Build custom Avalon-mastering IP
• Utilize Avalon-MM & Avalon-ST interfaces
• Learn to access peripherals from C using the HAL API functions

Skills Required

Background in digital logic design
Working knowledge of the Quartus II design software
Some knowledge of programming in C for embedded systems
We recommend that you have completed the course: Quartus II - Foundation and Timing Analysis

Vendor Dependence

High

What's Included

This is what you get, when you take this course:

• Two full days of expert training (in English or local language if possible)
• Lab exercises (bring a USB stick to take the results home) on the provided pre-loaded training PC's (1-2 participants per PC)
• Binder with all training material in English
• Coffee/the/water + fruit, pastries and a full lunch
• Opportunity to network with industry colleagues

Registration and more information

If you want to sign up please contact Axcon: Tel. +45 4822 9266 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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