The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Apply modern engineering tools, including Arm virtual platforms and field programmable gate array (FPGA) prototyping environments, to demonstrate SoC functionality.
Design an Arm based System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture that meets specified application and performance requirements.
Investigate Arm-based SoC design choices through analysis and evaluation of front-end design decisions.
Demonstrate self-directed learning to implement an SoC that contains Arm core interfaced to peripherals on a FPGA platform.
