Design Flows - 2021.1 English

Versal ACAP Hardware, IP, and Platform Development Methodology Guide (UG1387)

Document ID
UG1387
Release Date
2021-07-26
Version
2021.1 English

There are two design flows for Versalâ„¢ ACAP: the traditional design flow and the platform-based design flow. To use Versal ACAP resources to their full potential, it is important to choose the correct design flow. The following table shows which design flow to use based on the design type and targeted device series.

Table 1. Design Flows
Design Type Device Series Design Flow
Hardware-only system

Versal Prime Series

Versal Premium Series

Traditional
Embedded system

Versal Prime Series

Versal Premium Series

Traditional

Platform-based
Embedded AI Engine system Versal AI Core series Platform-based
Note: For more information on design types, see the Versal ACAP System and Solution Planning Methodology Guide (UG1504).