Intl_ATOM

Atom training course

This course explains the architecture of the ATOM to enable participants to efficiently design a board and implement the integrated memory controllers and peripherals.

Target audience

Board designers, boot and driver software developers

Prerequisites

Experience with a processor or DSP is mandatory.
See course CVT_GP_PCIE34.

Agenda

DAY1
  • Atom architecture
  • Reset sequence
  • Introduction to PCI Express
  • PCI Express enumeration
DAY2
  • Platform controller hub PCH
  • Machine check architecture
  • Virtualization
  • Advanced configuration and power interface
DAY3
  • Memory protection
  • Software guard extensions
  • Multicore and exclusive resource management
DAY4
  • Exception mechanism
  • PCI Express interrupt management
  • Advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC)
  • System management mode

Teaching methods

Lectures with supporting slides, demos and case studies.

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.