ARM_AMBA_AHB

AMBA AHB5 and APB4 training course

This course aims to enable participants to design, verify or debug AHB-based IPs or interconnects. Participants get a detailed understanding of the AHB-5 and APB-4 protocols and CoreLink SIE-200 interconnect. ARM CPU architecture background is provided first in order to explain all transaction attributes and clarify transaction ordering rules.

Target audience

Architects, verification engineers, MCU support engineers

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of a CPU or DSP

Agenda

DAY1
  • Introduction to AMBA specifications
  • TrustZone architecture
  • Exclusive resource management, software aspects
  • MPU / MMU page attributes
  • Cache memory
  • Cache coherency
DAY2
  • AHB5 protocol
  • APB4 protocol
  • CoreLink SIE-200

Teaching methods

Lectures with supporting slides, demos and case studies
Ordering issues are explained through practical use cases

Included with every course

On-site session, contents tailored to your needs
Training manuals in PDF format
Certificate of completion for every attendee
Trainers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes

Questions

Can the course be tailored to our project?

Yes. You choose the chapters, how deep each one goes and the boards used in the labs. We send you the programme to review before the session.

Do the attendees get a certificate?

Yes. Every attendee receives a certificate of completion of the course.

Where does the session take place?

Usually at your premises. The trainer brings the evaluation boards used in the labs.

How many attendees can join?

Small or large groups: tell us how many engineers will attend when you request the course.

What course material do the attendees receive?

The training manuals in PDF format.

Who are the trainers?

Engineers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes and work on these devices in their own projects.

How do we book a session?

Use "Request this course" with the number of attendees, the place and the device of your project. We reply with the programme and agree on the dates with you.