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AMD Design and Support Services

DesignLinx provides advanced AMD adaptive, FPGA, and embedded software design services to a diverse client base, including some of AMD’s largest clients. Combining unparalled engineering expertise with responsive, in-depth support services (QuickStart), DesignLinx helps clients reduce time-to-market, mitigate development risks, and lower costs.

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DesignLinx brings the power of partnership to your project.

As an AMD Premier Adaptive Computer Partner, AMD Coaching Service Provider, and winner of the AMD Premier Partner of the Year award for 2024, we bring a wealth of knowledge and resources to your project. We know how to tackle challenges—fabric speeds in the 100s of MHz, timing closure at high utilization, and power efficiency—just to name a few.

Methodology

UltraFast Design Methodology

ASIC-Level Verification/Simulation

UVM Verification

DSP Algorithm Implementation

Languages

VHDL

Verilog

System Verilog

TCL

Adaptive SoCs and FPGAs

Versal

RFSoC

Zynq UltraScale+

UltraScale+

UltraScale

7 Series

Zynq 7000

Kria

Virtex

Artix

Kintex

Spartan 7

Legacy Devices

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

Vitis Model Composer

Vitis HLS

Vitis AI

ModelSim

QuestaSim

Matlab

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Schematic Review

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Designing in house? Gain expert insight into the schematic and PCB layout integrity of your boards in only two days. As an AMD-authorized support provider—for internal AMD-generated Tcl script—we’re uniquely qualified to analyze your Vivado design, coupled with your schematic.

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DesignLinx ITAR Enclave

To provide our customers with state-of-the-art compute power for dense FPGA designs, the DesignLinx ITAR Enclave contains high-end compute servers, along with a secure file transfer service that features enhanced encryption and two-factor authentication.

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"Our company develops high speed optical sensors and beam control systems for imaging, remote sensing, and laser projection through atmospheric turbulence. DesignLinx has supported us on multiple programs developing high speed camera interfaces and control processing architectures based on Zynq 7000 All Programmable SoCs and ARM processors. Their engineering team provides expertise in firmware and embedded software development over a wide range of applications, including low-latency image processing and high-speed hardware interfaces, which are key components for our optical systems. They have in-depth knowledge of the most current hardware and development tools which has allowed us to develop systems efficiently and deliver on tight schedules. DesignLinx has become our go to company for high speed processing solutions. We have worked with other hardware engineers over the years and DesignLinx is clearly at the top of the class.”

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QuickStart® Support Services

Certified by AMD, DesignLinx QuickStart Coaching brings decades of design experience to you—whenever you need it. From help desk and virtual board development services to learning workshops, we've got you covered. And it's easy to engage our services—use your AMD Training Credits or open a PO—whichever you prefer. Not familiar with Training Credits? Click here to learn more.

Help Desk Services

Xpert-on-Demand

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Receive support from a senior DesignLinx engineer whenever you need help. With our rapid response time, Xpert-on-Demand helps you stay on schedule. Simply open a ticket and one of our senior engineers will contact you via email, phone, or video conference within one business day.

As your case proceeds, progress is tracked in our DesignLinx XoD HelpDesk system, making it easy for you—and your teammates—to monitor progress.

Customized Learning

Workshops

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Expand your team’s skills with a learning workshop, customized to meet your team’s unique needs and goals. Engaging, interactive, and practical, workshops combine instruction with labs to reinforce the topics taught.

What topics are available?

Topics are customized to meet your team’s unique needs and goals. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Improve Design Efficiency through High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
  • AMD Versal™ Adaptive SoC
  • Versal Boot and Configuration
  • Recommended FPGA Design Methodologies
  • Embedded Design
  • Embedded Design for Versal
  • Algorithm Acceleration: Accelerating Applications in Vitis
  • Algorithm Acceleration: Building Accelerator Kernels Using the Versal AI Engine
  • System Design: Designing PCIe Systems
  • System Design: Developing AI Inference Solutions
  • System Design: Developing Multimedia Solutions
  • System Design: Vision Based Applications with Kria
  • Verification: SystemVerilog and UVM
  • FPGA and Adaptive SoC Debugging Techniques

How many topics are covered in a workshop?

A workshop can cover as many topics as you like. We customize the learning experience to meet your objectives and your team's specific skill set.

How long are the workshops?

Workshops may be one day or several days, depending on the number of topics covered. Sessions typically start at 9:00 a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m., including short breaks and a lunch break. Multiple-day workshop sessions can be scheduled consecutively, several days apart, or even weeks apart, depending on your team's schedule.

How are workshops delivered?

We deliver the same high-quality material through either live virtual sessions or in person, at your location.

Virtual AMD BoardS

Board-on-Demand

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Whether we provide design services or you design in-house, our exclusive Board-on-Demand service makes it possible to try an AMD evaluation board before you buy one. Simply upload your configuration bitstream, customize, and evaluate a board—virtually and cost effectively.

Schematic Review Services

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Designing in house? Gain expert insight into the schematic and PCB layout integrity of your boards in only two days. As an AMD-authorized support provider—for internal AMD-generated Tcl script—we’re uniquely qualified to analyze your Vivado design, coupled with your schematic.

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Take advantage of AMD Training Credits.

Your AMD Training Credits can be applied to any of our QuickStart Coaching Services. Use Xpert-on-Demand for your help desk needs, Learning Workshops for skill building, or Board-on-Demand to use a virtual AMD board before you purchase one for evaluation. If you have any questions about AMD Training Credits, contact us—we'll coordinate with AMD for you.

How do I find out if I have AMD Training Credits?

Contact us and we'll work with AMD to determine how many Training Credits you have and who, within your company, is the Training Credit owner.

How do I buy AMD Training Credits?

Contact us and we'll coordinate with your AMD sales representative. Credits are sold individually or in AMD Value Packages that bundle software with Training Credits, at a discount.

Do I need AMD Training Credits to engage DesignLinx QuickStart Coaching services?

No, AMD Training Credits are not required. Simply open a PO.

How many Training Credits does QuickStart Coaching require?

Our coaching services are flexible. We tailor each service package to meet your team's needs, ensuring you get the most for your AMD Training Credits, PO, or a combination of both.

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