Tensilica ConnX B20 DSP Training
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Length: 2 days (16 Hours)
Course Description
This class provides detailed information about programming the Tensilica® ConnX B20 DSP. The class provides an overview of the architecture and instruction set of the DSP, along with detailed information on how to write and optimize code. ConnX B20 instructions for common DSP operations are presented in detail.
The class also covers tips and techniques for programming VLIW/SIMD machines like the ConnX B20 and discusses how to use the advanced capabilities of the XT--CLANG C/C++ compiler to generate better-compiled code.
Demonstrations and labs give practical and hands-on experience with the DSP core, libraries, and software tools. This class provides the software developer or firmware engineer the essential skills necessary to develop and optimize baseband algorithms and kernels on the ConnX B20 DSP.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the ConnX B20 architecture, instruction set, and programming model
- Write and optimize C/C++ programs for VLIW/SIMD machines like the ConnX B20
- Use the advanced capabilities of the XT-CLANG C/C++ compiler to generate efficient compiled code
- Use the library routines provided with the ConnX B20 to accelerate your software development cycle
Software Used in This Course
- Tensilica Xtensa Xplorer
- Tensilica Xtensa Software Tools
Software Release(s)
RI-2021.6
Modules in this Course
- About This Course
- B20 Processor Overview
- Application Performance
- Architecture Overview
- Instruction Set Highlights
- Data Handling
- Programming Styles
- The N-Programming Model
- Auto-Vectorization of Scalar C Code
- C Operators with Vector Types
- Intrinsics Use
- DSP Libraries
- Lab 3-1 – Vector Programming
- Programming Guidelines
- Lab 4-1 – Auto-Vectorization
- B20 Instruction Overview
- Vector Element Operations
- Load and Store Operations
- Multiply Operations
- Lab 5-1 – Intrinsic Optimization
- Advanced Topics
- Vector Floating-Point
- Matrix Multiply
- Division, Reciprocal, SQRT, RSQRT
- LFSR-Convolutional Encoding
- Nonlinear Function Approximation
- FIR Support
- FFT Support
- Dual Peak Search
- Error Correction
- Gather/Scatter Support
- Lab 6-1 – Packed Matrix Multiplication
- Deliverables
- Q & A
Audience
- Software developers and firmware engineers writing and optimizing code for the ConnX B20 DSP
Prerequisites
You must have experience with or knowledge of the following:
- Programming in C for embedded processors or DSPs
Or you must have completed the following course:
Related Courses
- Tensilica ConnX BBE16EP Baseband Engine
- Tensilica ConnX BBE32EP Baseband Engine
- Tensilica ConnX BBE64EP Baseband Engine
- Tensilica ConnX B10 DSP
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