Welcome to the Atlas-SoC Software Development Platform!
This kit will help you learn about Altera® SoC devices which combine the performance of a dual-core ARM® CortexTM-A9 MPCoreTM processor with the flexibility of programmable logic. This new class of device opens exciting possibilities for the embedded developer. This web site will guide you through the steps of learning about the board from evaluation to full development. Here are some things you can do with this kit:
Access technical information to quickly learn the fundamentals of SoC development.
Try it for yourself. Get hands-on experience developing embedded software using the Atlas-SoC board as your development system.
Download and install the development tools on your PC or workstation. Learn about daughter cards, open source projects, and additional technical information available specifically for this board.
Before You Begin . . .
Learn About The Board
Block Diagram
Schematic
Board Layout (Top)
Board Layout (Bottom)
Learn About The LEDs and Switch Settings
See What's Running On The SoC Device
SoC Device Configuration:
FPGA Hardware
- 32-bit FFT
- x2 DMA
- 4k SRAM buffer
- GPIO for LEDs, push buttons & slide switches
HPS I/O
- 32-bit DDR3 SDRAM
- x1 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
- x1 USB 2.0 OTG port
- SD Card I/F
- GPIO for LEDs & push buttons
- x1 UART for stdio
- x1 I2C for accelerometer
Embedded Software:
OS: Linux
- Kernel v4.0
- Angstrom v2014.12 Yocto1.7
Why Use An SoC FPGA
Not sure why you might use an SoC FPGA? Here are some reasons people use FPGA in their embedded designs:
- Customize the processor's peripheral set
- Adapt to evolving standards without redesigning the board (e.g. leading-edge interface standards)
- Accelerate common functions with custom hardware
- Protect against device obsolescence (e.g. adapt FPGA interfaces to work with a wide variety of external devices)
- Reduce manufacturing cost by building one board with multiple feature sets implemented in FPGA hardware
Information below explains some design considerations when choosing an SoC FPGA, and shows you why this type of device may be just the answer for your next project.
White Papers:
Videos:
Videos On YouTube
Videos On The SD Card
If you have a connection to the Internet you can access videos from a YouTube playlist.
To select a video, click the icon in the top left corner of the video frame and scroll to the desired topic.
If you don't have an Internet connection you can download and watch videos stored on the Atlas-SoC board SD Card by clicking any of the images below:
Why Do I Need A Customizable ARM-based SoC?
EE Journal - 20:42
A Look Inside SoC FPGAs
Part 1: Introduction
Silicon Insider - 8:47
A Look Inside SoC FPGAs
Part 2: System Performance
Silicon Insider - 10:32
A Look Inside SoC FPGAs
Part 3: Reliability and Flexibility
Silicon Insider - 8:21
A Look Inside SoC FPGAs
Part 4: System Cost and Power
Silicon Insider - 9:39
A Look Inside SoC FPGAs
Part 5: Embedded Software
Silicon Insider - 11:30
