Xcell Publications : Embedded Magazine, Issue 1

Embedded Magazine

Embedded Solutions for Programmable Processing Designs
Issue 1: Inaugural Issue

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Embedded Magazine. Inside, we have assembled a host of articles representing a wide range of embedded processing applications. During the last few years, Xilinx®, our partners, and our customers have developed and shared a vision to build and assemble all of the elements required for a complete and robust range of embedded processing solutions for FPGA technologies.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

Articles

Introducing the New Virtex-4 FPGA Family
The latest FPGAs from Xilinx set new records in capacity, capability, performance, power efficiency, and value.

Accelerated System Performance with APU-Enhanced Processing
The Auxiliary Processor Unit (APU) controller is a key embedded processing feature in the Virtex™-4 FX family.

Sign of the Times
Xilinx makes high-tech outdoor advertising in Times Square possible.

Xilinx Teams with Optos
Xilinx Design Services assists in the development of a new eye care technology.

What Customers and Partners are Saying about Xilinx Embedded Processor Solutions
Real breakthroughs. Real stories.

Considerations for High-Bandwidth TCP/IP PowerPC Applications
The Xilinx Gigabit System Reference Design maximizes TCP/IP performance.

Configure and Build the Embedded Nucleus PLUS RTOS Using Xilinx EDK
Nucleus PLUS RTOS for MicroBlaze™ and PowerPC™ 405 processors is now automatically configurable using XPS MLD technology.

MicroBlaze and PowerPC Cores as Hardware Test Generators
Combining FPGA embedded processors with C-to-RTL compilation can accelerate the testing of complex hardware modules.

Nohau Shortens Debugging Time for MicroBlaze and Virtex-II Pro PowerPC Users
Nohau tools provide multiprocessor debug environments for embedded systems, resulting in increased design modification and debug efficiency.

A Scalable Software-Defined Radio Development System
Sundance enters the SDR fray with a Xilinx-based platform.

Nucleus for Xilinx FPGAs – A New Platform for Embedded System Design
The Nucleus real-time operating system is now available for Xilinx FPGAs with MicroBlaze and PowerPC 405 cores.

Emulate 8051 Microprocessor in PicoBlaze IP Core
Put the functions of a legacy microprocessor into a Xilinx FPGA.

Optimize MicroBlaze Processors for Consumer Electronics Products
An RTOS can be critical for getting the most out of the MicroBlaze processor.

Use an RTOS on Your Next MicroBlaze-Based Project
Use an RTOS on Your Next MicroBlaze-Based Project.

Reference

UltraController-II Reference Design
Ultra-fast, ultra-small PowerPC-based microcontroller reference design.