Blackfin Online Learning and Development (BOLD) Video Tutorials
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Getting Started
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Blackfin® Core Architecture (July 2007) Presenter: George Kadziolka This 55 min. module introduces the Blackfin family, which includes the Blackfin processors, tools and other development support that's available. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Basics of Building a Blackfin® Application (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Joe Beauchemin This 54 min. module describes the basic software build process of VisualDSP++, specific Blackfin Programming "Gotchas" and basic code optimization strategies. Users will see an example demonstrating "Zero Effort" Optimization by using built-In Optimizer and Cache.
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Interfacing Blackfin® with Audio and Video Peripherals (May 2006) Presenter: David Katz This 43 min. module will familiarize the user with the principles behind connecting Blackfin processors to audio and video devices. It is recommended that users have some basic working knowledge of audio and video fundamentals.
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Introduction to VDK (Sept. 2006) Presenter: Ken Atwell This 27 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++ Kernel. A demonstration shows the basics of building and debugging VDK projects. Users should have previous experience with operating systems as well as a basic knowledge of software terminology.
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Introduction to VisualDSP++® Tools (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Nicole Wright This 30 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++ Tools. For demonstration purposes, the ADSP-BF537 EZ-KIT Lite is used as the target. Users will learn quick tips on how to analyze their applications and fine tune them. An Ethernet application is also be created and run on the EZ-KIT Lite.
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Multimedia Starter Kit (Sept. 2006) Presenter: George Stephan This 52-min. module introduces the Multimedia Starter Kit. A demonstration covers JPEG and MJPEG. Users should have previous experience with embedded systems, basic knowledge of software terminology, and familiarity with VisualDSP++, Blackfin processors and ADI evaluation boards. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
Developing on Blackfin
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Lockbox™ Secure Technology on Blackfin Processors (July 2007) Presenter: Phil Giordano This 41 min. module focuses on the highlights of Lockbox technology on Blackfin processors. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Blackfin® Optimizations for Performance and Power Consumption (July 2007) Presenter: Merril Weiner This 59 min. module is about optimizing your software design for the Blackfin processor for better performance and lower power consumption. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Blackfin® Device Drivers (May 2006) Presenter: Dave Lannigan This 1 hr 29 min. module discusses the device driver model for the Blackfin family of processors. It is recommended that users should have an understanding of the Blackfin architecture and is familiar with the Blackfin System Services software.
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Blackfin System Services (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Dave Lannigan This 54 min. module discusses the System Services software available for the Blackfin processors. It is recommended that users have some understanding of the Blackfin architecture, basic knowledge of software terminology and experience in embedded systems.
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Introduction to the NI LabVIEW™ Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Glen Anderson This 59 min. course provides an intro to the LabVIEW Embedded for ADI Blackfin development environment. It covers building, downloading and running virtual instruments on the Blackfin processor as well as peripheral control, application tuning using Background Telemetry Channels and seamless debugging support through the VisualDSP++ development environment.
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Introduction to VisualAudio® (Sept. 2006) Presenter: Paul Beckmann This 35-min. module provides an overview of VisualAudio, a tool for rapid development of audio processing software. A demonstration shows how to design audio processing layouts using the graphical editor. Users should have some experience with embedded processing, audio, Blackfin processors and VisualDSP++. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Rapid Development of a Blackfin-based Video Application (May 2006) Presenter: Glen Ouellette This 36 min. module discusses the rapid development process of a Blackfin Video application using readily available and fully supported software and hardware modules. It is recommended that users understand the basic knowledge of software terminology, experience in embedded systems and understand Blackfin Systems Services and Device Drivers.
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Advanced Topics
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Advanced VisualAudio® (Sept. 2006) Presenter: Paul Beckmann This 27-min. module provides advanced training on VisualAudio: high- and low-level variables, expression language, presets, use with applications like MATLAB. Users should be audio algorithm developers comfortable writing C code, familiar with Blackfin processors and VisualDSP++. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Performance Tuning on the Blackfin Processor (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Rick Gentile This 50 min. module discusses the techniques users can use to tune system performance for the Blackfin processors. Users should have some understanding of the Blackfin architecture, a basic knowledge of software terminology and experience in embedded systems.
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Programming & Optimizing C Code on Blackfin (Jan. 2006) Presenter: Alan Anderson This 1 hr 27 min. module reviews concepts, tools and techniques for optimizing Blackfin C applications. It covers a wide range of methods for improving performance including automatic optimization and detailed rewriting of C expressions.
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