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FABRIC IP SOLUTIONS

FABRIC IP SOLUTIONS

FABRIC IP SOLUTIONS

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Introduction to System-on-Chip (SoC) Design: System-on-chip devices, including microcontrollers, ASSPs, and ASICs, are rapidly evolving with multiple processors connected through an interconnect fabric. The performance of SoCs is increasingly dependent on the efficiency of this fabric, which manages data flow between processors and peripherals.
Fabric IP Solutions from ARM: ARM offers a range of configurable and efficient Fabric IP solutions, including cache, DMA, memory, and interrupt controllers. Central to these solutions is the on-chip bus, whose effective implementation is crucial for system performance. ARM's AMBA Designer tool aids in the rapid architecture of the fabric ecosystem.
About AMBA: The AMBA interconnect protocol is an industry-standard framework for SoC designs, providing the 'digital glue' for IP processors. ARM's PrimeCell portfolio supports the AMBA 3 specification, which includes protocols like AXI, AHB, and APB.
AMBA Designer Tool: Built on ARM RealView SoC Designer technology, the AMBA Designer tool facilitates the configuration and optimization of SoC systems. It supports various design flows and allows for iterative modeling, exploration, and RTL creation, ensuring systems meet high-level objectives.
ARM PrimeCell Fabric IP: ARM PrimeCell Fabric IP includes reusable soft macrocells for rapid SoC assembly. These are ready-to-use, verified, and compliant with AMBA protocols, reducing development time and cost. Features include high quality, durability, and flexibility for system optimization.
Configurable PrimeCell Peripherals: ARM offers a range of configurable peripherals, such as the PL301 AXI Configurable Interconnect and PL340 Dynamic Memory Controller, which support various configurations and power management features.
Deliverables and Reusability: ARM provides a consistent set of deliverables for easy integration of PrimeCell peripherals. The focus on reusability and modular architecture ensures effective verification and maintenance.
Conclusion: ARM's Fabric IP solutions and tools like the AMBA Designer enable the creation of high-performance, configurable SoC systems, supporting the evolving needs of digital architecture.
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Recognizing these requirements, ARM provides a range of highly configurable and highlyefficient solutions collectively known as Fabric IP.Fabric IP can be defined as any IP component involved with the management of data on a chip, including but not limited to:Cache ControllersՕDMA ControllersMemory ControllersՕInterrupt ControllersCentral to the Fabric is the on-chip bus. Effective implementation of the bus will have far-reaching effects on the functionality and performance of the entire system. To enable the design and analysis of the on-chip fabric, ARM provides a powerful solution for the rapid architecture of the complete fabric ecosystem: the AMBA > Designer tool.Tocomplement the AMBA Designer tool, ARM provides a portfolio of highly configurablePrimeCell > ή peripherals that provide efficient solutions for the management of memory, cache,DMA, and interrupts in AMBA 3 AXI > protocol- and AMBA AHB > ٙ protocol-based designs. > THE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD size="-3">

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The AMBA interconnect protocol is the de factoindustry-standard on-chip interconnect specification that serves as a framework for SoC designs, effectively providing the digital glueӔ that binds IP processors together. It is also the backbone of ARMs design reuse strategy. Through open consultation with the wider SoCcommunity, ARM strives to achieve the most technologically advanced, supportable, royalty-free interconnect specification in theindustry. The current PrimeCell portfolio supports the AMBA 3 release of the specification that defines the AMBA AXI, AHB, AHB-Lite, APB, and ATB protocols....

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Optional configuration GUI and route to modelsimulation through SoC Designer Configuration Guide Direct Configuration Interface > Synthesis/LEC Template Files Configuration File Synthesizable Verilog Synopsys Synthesis Scripts Synthesizable Verilog Template Files Formality LEC Script > Configuration Engine Conformal LECScript > Verification Testbench Verification Template Files Testbench Vectors Technical Reference Manual Release Notes Implementation Guide Errata Integration Manual Engineering Deliverables Documentation > Multi-layer interconnect topologyConfigurable for: number of master and...

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PRODUCT CODE CONFIGURATION TOOLS PRODUCT CODE AXI TRUSTZONE PRIMECELL IP FD001 AMBA Designer BP141 TrustZone Internal Memory BP147 TrustZone Protection Controller > PRODUCT CODE AMBA > PL201 AHB PRODUCT CODE AMBA PL301 AXI L210 AHB > L220 AXI PRODUCT CODE AMBA STATIC MEMORY CONTROLLERS > PL241 AHB 32-bit SRAM/NOR PRODUCT CODE AMBA INTERRUPT CONTROLLERS PL351 AXI 32/64-bit NAND PL190 AHB Vectored Interrupt Controller (VIC) PL352 AXI 32/64-bit SRAM/NOR PL192 AHB Advanced VIC PL353 AXI 32/64-bit NAND and SRAM/NOR PL390 AXI Generic Interrupt Controller PL354 AXI 32/64-bit SRAM/NOR and SRAM/NOR >...

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