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6. AMBA AXI4 Bus Architecture

The AMBA AXI4 protocol provides a robust and flexible architecture for communication between components in ARM-based SoCs, enabling high-performance, low-latency data transfers. Key features include burst transactions, multiple channels for signal handling, and effective handshaking mechanisms. The protocol caters to various applications across fields such as multimedia, high-performance computing, automotive systems, and telecommunications.

Sections

  • 6

    Amba Axi4 Bus Architecture

    AMBA is a bus standard developed by ARM for connecting components within ARM-based SoCs, emphasizing scalability and high performance.

  • 6.1

    Introduction To Amba (Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture)

    AMBA is a bus standard developed by ARM for connecting components within ARM-based SoCs, emphasizing scalability and high performance.

  • 6.2

    Amba Axi4 Overview

    The AXI4 is a high-performance bus protocol designed for low-latency communication in ARM-based System on Chips (SoCs).

  • 6.3

    Axi4 Bus Protocol Details

    This section provides an overview of the AXI4 bus protocol, detailing its communication channels, handshaking mechanisms, burst types, and quality of service features that enhance performance in System on Chip designs.

  • 6.4

    Axi4 Protocol Performance Features

    This section focuses on the performance features of the AXI4 protocol, emphasizing high bandwidth, low latency, and efficient data routing.

  • 6.5

    Axi4-Lite And Axi4-Stream Variants

    This section introduces AXI4-Lite and AXI4-Stream as specialized variants of the AXI4 protocol, catering to distinct use cases within system on chip (SoC) architectures.

  • 6.6

    Axi4 Interconnect Design

    The AXI4 Interconnect design provides scalable and efficient connections between master and slave components in SoCs, focusing on routing, arbitration, and data traffic management.

  • 6.7

    Applications Of Axi4 In Soc Design

    This section discusses the diverse applications of AXI4 in SoC design, focusing on its advantages in multimedia processing, high-performance computing, automotive systems, and networking.

  • 6.8

    Conclusion

    The AMBA AXI4 bus architecture is pivotal for ensuring high-performance and scalable communication in ARM-based SoCs.

References

eeoe-asc-6.pdf

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Memorization

What we have learnt

  • The AMBA AXI4 is a widely a...
  • Key features of AXI4 includ...
  • AXI4 has variants like AXI4...

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