Lecture
This lecture covers the architecture of an embedded system on FPGA, focusing on the NIOS II softcore processor and the Avalon Bus. Topics include the design of specific interfaces, the structure of the NIOS II processor, and the principles of the Avalon Switch Fabric. The lecture also discusses the performance gains achieved through custom instructions and hardware accelerators. Additionally, it explores the computer architecture on FPGA, SOPC architecture, and the system example on FPGA. The lecture concludes by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of a softcore architecture for embedded systems.