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How to Use Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK for Embedded System Design

Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK is a software suite that enables you to design, simulate, and implement embedded systems using Xilinx FPGAs. EDK stands for Embedded Development Kit, and it includes Xilinx Platform Studio (XPS), Software Development Kit (SDK), and a large repository of plug and play IP cores, including the MicroBlaze soft processor and peripherals[^1^].

In this article, we will show you how to use Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK for embedded system design, covering the following topics:

• How to create a new project in XPS and configure the hardware platform

• How to add IP cores and customize them using graphical user interface (GUI) or command line interface (CLI)

• How to generate the bitstream and download it to the FPGA device

• How to create a software application in SDK and debug it using the ChipScope Pro Serial I/O Toolkit

• How to use System Generator for DSP to design high-performance DSP systems using Xilinx devices

By following this tutorial, you will learn how to use Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK for embedded system design and take advantage of its features, such as partial reconfiguration, power optimization, design preservation, and more.

How to Create a New Project in XPS and Configure the Hardware Platform

To start designing an embedded system using Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK, you need to create a new project in XPS. XPS is an integrated development environment (IDE) that allows you to create and manage the hardware platform for your embedded system. You can launch XPS from the Start menu or from the ISE Project Navigator.

To create a new project in XPS, follow these steps:

• Select File > New Project from the menu bar.

• In the New Project dialog box, enter a project name and location, and select a project template. You can choose from several predefined templates based on different FPGA families and boards, or you can create your own custom template.

• Click OK to create the project.

After creating the project, you will see the XPS main window with four main views: System Assembly View, Bus Interface View, Addresses View, and Console View. The System Assembly View shows the graphical representation of your hardware platform, including the processor, memory, peripherals, and buses. The Bus Interface View shows the details of each bus interface in your system, such as bus type, address range, interrupt number, etc. The Addresses View shows the memory map of your system, including the base address and size of each memory region. The Console View shows the messages from XPS and other tools.

To configure the hardware platform for your embedded system, you can use the GUI or CLI of XPS. The GUI allows you to add, remove, or modify IP cores using drag-and-drop or context menus. The CLI allows you to execute commands or scripts using the Tcl console or the command prompt. You can also use both GUI and CLI interchangeably.

How to Add IP Cores and Customize Them Using GUI or CLI

Xilinx ISE 9.1i EDK provides a large repository of plug and play IP cores that you can use to build your embedded system. These IP cores include processors, memories, peripherals, interfaces, bridges, arbiters, controllers, etc. You can also create your own custom IP cores using HDL or C/C++ languages.

To add IP cores to your hardware platform using the GUI of XPS, follow these steps:

• Select Project > Add IP from the menu bar.

• In the Add IP dialog box, browse or search for the IP core that you want to add.

• Select the IP core and click OK.

• In the System Assembly View, drag and drop the IP core to an appropriate location on your system.

• Connect the IP core to other IP cores or buses using wires or connectors.

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