Xcell Publications - Xcell Journal Issue 64

Welcome to issue 64 of Xcell Journal, Embedded Processing Solutions: Inside the New Virtex®-5 FXT FPGA. Xcell Journal offers in-depth technical coverage of the latest advances in hardware and software technologies, systems solutions, applications, training, services, and support – from Xilinx and our partner ecosystem.

This issue features articles on the new Virtex-5 FXT FPGA platform, behind-the-design views into a variety of embedded systems applications, and the latest on development platforms, processors and tools. And, don’t miss the ‘View From the Top’ by industry veteran and Xilinx CEO, Moshe Gavrielov.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Viewpoints

• Letter from the Publisher
  Forrest Couch, Publisher, Xcell Publications: The Next Wave in Embedded Processing Innovation
• View from the Top
  Xilinx Welcomes New President & CEO
  Wim Roelandts Passes The Tourch to Industry Veteran Moshe Gavrielov
  
• Power Architecture Technology
  Mike Paczan, CTO, Power.org: Presenting Power Architecture Technology
  The Power Architecture processing platform experiences rapid growth in unit shipments and software support.

Feature Articles

Cover

• Embedded Processing Innovations with Virtex-5 FXT Devices
  Maximizing performance and throughput utilizing the built-in PowerPC® 440 processor block.

Embedded Applications

• Implementing Next-Generation Wireless Standards Using Virtex-5 FXT Device Parts
  The Xilinx LTE baseband reference design shows how the Virtex-5 FXT device enables hardware, software, and high-speed off-chip comms for wireless baseband processing – implemented on a single device.
• Developing FPGA Coprocessors for Performance-Accelerated Spacecraft Image Processing
  C-to-FPGA design techniques speed development of space-based imaging applications.
• Using the MicroBlaze Processor to Develop Speed Sensors for F1 Racing Cars
  CEA Leti Minatec, Michelin, and EASii IC developed an accurate and real-time optical sensor prototype that calculates both speed and slip angle.
• FPGA-Based Controller Enables Precise Chemical Analysis
  An embedded controller using a Spartan®-3 device and MicroBlaze™ processor provides electronic control of gas flows and pressures.
• Reconfiguring the Battlespace
  You can develop aerospace and defense applications with Xilinx and Wind River technologies.

System Development

• Hardware/Software Optimization of Embedded Systems
  Xilinx FPGAs provide a excellent opportunity to improve system performance during the embedded system design process.
• Custom Processors in FPGAs
  You can build a custom processor with the newest Xilinx FPGAs.
• Designing Multiprocessor SOCs
  Using Xilinx EDK tools and IP, you can scale your applications by designing SOCs with multiple processors.
• Accelerating Video Development on FPGAs Using the Xilinx XtremeDSP Video Starter Kit
  Try a video development methodology that is processor-friendly, generates highly optimized results, and does not require VHDL or Verilog knowledge.

Platforms, Processors & Tools

• Microprocessor Report: MicroBlaze v7 Gets an MMU
  Memory Manager Brings Full-Fledged Linux to Xilinx Processor Core.
• Building Linux Platforms on Xilinx Processors with LinuxLink
  Find out how a LinuxLink subscription accelerates your Linux development and mitigates project risks.
• Quickly Build Distributed Systems
  Mobius generates both hardware and software for XPS-based projects.
• Debugging Systems with FPGA Embedded Processors
  F-Sight improves debugging efficiency through easy-to-use, state-of-the-art features.
• A Complete Debugging Solution for Xilinx Embedded Processors
  Employ the industry-proven TRACE32 debugger to cope with the challenges of debugging advanced embedded processor systems.
• Reduce FPGA Design Time with PICO Express FPGA
  Synfora’s PICO Express accelerates algorithm-to-design completion on an FPGA.
• Design Embedded Systems with Xilinx and Synplicity
  You can use the integrated Xilinx EDK and Synplicity’s Synplify Pro or Synplify Premier software development flow to synthesize and debug.

Resources

• Embedded Processing Application Notes and Reference Systems
  Popular application notes and reference systems available from Xilinx.
• Embedded Processing QuickStart!
  Get your design off to the right start.