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The Catapult High-Level Synthesis (HLS) library contains a set of modules to introduce Engineers to HLS and High-Level Verification. To access this library for free, click buy and enter promotional code ExploreVEP__30 in the shopping cart.

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Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis

This learning path introduces engineers to C++, HLS and the use of Catapult for hardware design.

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Module 1: A FIR Filter using Floating Point Data Types in C++

Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis 16 Chapters

This learning path introduces engineers to C++, HLS and the use of Catapult for hardware design.

1 Module 1: A C++ Floating Point Finite Impulse Response Filter 4 Topics

Module 1: A FIR Filter using Floating Point Data Types in C++
Knowledge Check 1: A C++ Floating Point Finite Impulse Response Filter
Lab: A C++ Floating Point Finite Impulse Response Filter
Assessment: A C++ Floating Point Finite Impulse Response Filter

2 Module 2: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point) 4 Topics

Module 2: Bit Accurate Datatypes for High-Level Synthesis
Knowledge Check: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point)
Lab: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point)
Assessment: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point)

3 Module 3: Modify FIR Filter to use fixed-point 4 Topics

Module 3: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter
Knowledge Check: Modify FIR Filter to use fixed-point
Lab: Modify FIR Filter to use fixed-point
Assessment: Modify FIR Filter to use fixed-point

4 Module 4: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter 4 Topics

Module 4: Synthesizing the FIR Filter with Catapult
Knowledge Check: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter
Lab: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter
Assessment: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter

5 Module 5: Loop Constraints for Synthesis 4 Topics

Module5: Loop Constraints for Synthesis
Knowledge Check: Loop Constraints for Synthesis
Lab: Loop Constraints for Synthesis
Assessment: Loop Constraints for Synthesis

6 Module 6: Architectural Optimization 4 Topics

Module6: Architectural Optimization
Knowledge Check: Architectural Optimization
Lab: Architectural Optimization
Assessment: Architectural Optimization

7 Module 7: Data Streaming 4 Topics

Using ac_channels for Data Streaming in Catapult Designs
Knowledge Check 1: Module 7: Data Streaming
Lab: Module 7: Data Streaming
Assessment: Module 7: Data Streaming

8 Module 8: Creating a Hierarchical Design 4 Topics

Module 8 - Creating a Hierarchical Design
Knowledge Check 1: Module 8: Creating a Hierarchical Design
Lab: Module 8: Creating a Hierarchical Design
Assessment: Module 8: Creating a Hierarchical Design

9 Module 9: Using Memories in Catapult Designs 6 Topics

Module 9: Using Memories in Catapult Designs (Part 1)
Knowledge Check 1: Using Memories in Catapult Designs
Module 9: Using Memories in Catapult Designs (Part 2)
Knowledge Check 2: Using Memories in Catapult Designs
Lab: Using Memories in Catapult Designs
Assessment: Using Memories in Catapult Designs

10 Module 10: Using Shared Memories 4 Topics

Module 10: Using Shared Memories
Knowledge Check: Using Shared Memories
Lab: Using Shared Memories
Assessment: Using Shared Memories

11 Module 11: Examining IO Interfacing 4 Topics

Module 11: Examining IO Interfacing
Knowledge Check: Examining IO Interfacing
Lab: Examining IO Interfacing
Assessment: Examining IO Interfacing

12 Module 12: Memory Interfacing 4 Topics

Module 12: Memory Interfacing
Module 12: Knowledge Check
Module 12: Lab
Assessment: Memory Interfacing

13 Module 13: Pipelining Constraints 4 Topics

Module 13: Pipelining Constraints
Module 13: Knowledge Check
Module 13: Lab
Assessment: Pipelining Constraints

14 Module 14: Loop Merging 4 Topics

Module 14: Loop Merging
Module 14: Knowledge Check
Module 14: Lab
Assessment: Loop Merging

15 Module 15: Introduction to Class Based Hierarchical Design 4 Topics

Module 15: Introduction to Class Based Hierarchical Design
Module 15: Knowledge Check
Module 15: Lab
Assessment: Class Based Hierarchical Design

16 Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam 1 Topic

Level 1 Exam - Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis

Chapters

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Design and Verification Using SystemC and MatchLib

This learning path introduces users to the design concepts needed for HLS design, debug, and verification using SystemC and the MatchLib library.

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Module 1.1: HLS Synthesis of SystemC Designs

Design and Verification Using SystemC and MatchLib 6 Chapters

This learning path introduces users to the design concepts needed for HLS design, debug, and verification using SystemC and the MatchLib library.

1 Module 1: Modeling Datapath Interfaces in SystemC 8 Topics

Prerequisite Material for Module 1
Module 2: Bit Accurate Datatypes
Lab: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point)
Module 1.1: HLS Synthesis of SystemC Designs
Module 1.2: “RTL in SystemC” coding style
Module 1.3: What is MatchLib?
Module 1.4: Using the MatchLib Connections Library
Lab: Module 1

2 Module 2: Automated SystemC to RTL Verifcation 1 Topic

Module 2: Automated SystemC to RTL verification

3 Module 3: Basic Interface Protocols and Hardware Behavior 2 Topics

Module 3: Basic Interface Protocols and Hardware Behavior
Lab: Module 3

4 Module 4: Loop Unrolling and Pipelining 4 Topics

Prerequisite Material for Module 4
Module 5: Loop Unrolling and Pipelining
Module 13: Pipelining Constraints
Lab: Module 4

5 Module 5: Arrays and Memories 3 Topics

Prerequisite material for Module 5
Module 9: Using Memories in Catapult Designs
Lab: Module 5

6 Module 6: Multi-Block Design Using SystemC and MatchLib 5 Topics

Module 6.1: Communication Between Threads and Modules
Module 6.2: FIFO Interconnect
Module 6.3: Shared Memories
Module 6.4: Configuration Status Registers
Lab: Module 6

Chapters

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Catapult High-Level Verification

This learning path introduces users to the Catapult HLV flow, enabling rigorous functional verification of high-level source using known and trusted techniques.

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Module 1.2: HLV Introduction

Catapult High-Level Verification 8 Chapters

This learning path introduces users to the Catapult HLV flow, enabling rigorous functional verification of high-level source using known and trusted techniques.

1 Module 1: High-Level Verification Introduction 3 Topics

Module 1.1: HLV Prerequisites
Module 1.2: HLV Introduction
Knowledge Check: Module1

2 Module 2: Catapult Design Checker 3 Topics

Module 2.1: Catapult Design Checker
Lab: Module 2
Assessment: Module 2 Catapult Design Checker

3 Module 3: Bring-Up Testbenches 6 Topics

Module 3.1: Design Bring-Up Bench Introduction
Module 3.2: Design Bring-Up Benches in Untimed C
Lab: Module 3.2
Module 3.3: Design Bring-Up Benches in SystemC
Lab: Module 3.3
Knowledge Check: Module 3: Bring-Up Testbenches

4 Module 4: Coverage Concepts 6 Topics

Module 4.1: Coverage Types
Module 4.2: Verification Phases
Module 4.3: Code Coverage
Module 4.4: Functional Coverage
Module 4.5: Metrics Driven Verification
Knowledge Check: Module 4

5 Module 5: Catapult Coverage Introduction 4 Topics

Module 5.1: Catapult Coverage Introduction
Module 5.2: Catapult Coverage Flow
Lab: Catapult Coverage Introduction
Knowledge Check: Module 5

6 Module 6: Catapult Coverage Results Analysis 4 Topics

Module 6.1: Catapult Coverage Results Analysis
Lab: Module 6 Coverage Results Analysis
Lab: Module 6 Coverage Exclusions
Knowledge Check: Module 6

7 Module 7: Catapult Coverage Functional Coverage 6 Topics

Module 7.1: Catapult Coverage Functional Coverage Concepts
Module 7.2: Defining Functional Coverage with Catapult Coverage
Module 7.3: Using Functional Coverage with Catapult Coverage
Module 7.4: Catapult Coverage Functional Coverage Flow
Lab: Catapult Coverage Functional Coverage
Knowledge Check: Module 7

8 Module 8: Creating Exhaustive C++ Testbenches 6 Topics

Module 8.1: Creating Exhaustive C++ Testbenches
Module 8.2: Defining Environments in GoogleTest
Module 8.3: Defining Tests in GoogleTest
Module 8.4: Building and Running Tests with GoogleTest
Lab: Module 8
Knowledge Check: Module 8

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Learning Center Overview and Catapult Curriculum

Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view a curriculum map for each user role.

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Learning Center Overview

Chapters

learning path

High-Level Synthesis 2025 Hackathon

Hackathon for developing low-power inferencing edge design using High-Level Synthesis.

High-Level Synthesis 2025 Hackathon 13 Chapters

Hackathon for developing low-power inferencing edge design using High-Level Synthesis.

1 Module 1: Hackathon Introduction 2 Topics

Hackathon Introduction
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

2 Module 2: How CNNs Work 2 Topics

How CNNs Work
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

3 Module 3: The MINIST Algorithm 2 Topics

The MINIST Algorithm
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

4 Module 4: Compression and Optimization of CNNs 2 Topics

Compression and Optimization of CNNs
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

5 Module 5: Numeric representation and Quantization 2 Topics

Numeric representation and Quantization
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

6 Module 6: Catapult High-Level Synthesis 2 Topics

Catapult High-Level Synthesis
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

7 Module 7: Designing an Inference Accelerator with Catapult 2 Topics

Designing an Inference Accelerator with Catapult
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

8 Module 8: Convolution Code walkthrough 2 Topics

Convolution Code walkthrough
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

9 Module 9: Dense Code walkthrough 2 Topics

Dense Code walkthrough
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

10 Module 10: RTL Simulation 2 Topics

Module 10: RTL Simulation
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

11 Module 11: Power and Energy Estimation 2 Topics

Power and Energy Estimation
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

12 Module 12: Submitting Results 2 Topics

Submitting Results
HLS 2025 Hackathon - Efficient MNIST

13 MNIST AI Accelerator Tutorial Assessment 1 Topic

MNIST AI Accelerator Tutorial Assessment

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Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 25-question exam to demonstrate knowledge of Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis.

6 Learning Paths

50 Chapters

169 Topics

10 Hours of Video

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On-Demand Training - Catapult High-Level Synthesis and Verification

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Content Details

Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis

Module 1: A FIR Filter using Floating Point Data Types in C++

Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis 16 Chapters

1 Module 1: A C++ Floating Point Finite Impulse Response Filter 4 Topics

2 Module 2: Bit Accurate Datatypes (including fixed-point) 4 Topics

3 Module 3: Modify FIR Filter to use fixed-point 4 Topics

4 Module 4: Using Bit Accurate Datatypes in a FIR Filter 4 Topics

5 Module 5: Loop Constraints for Synthesis 4 Topics

6 Module 6: Architectural Optimization 4 Topics

7 Module 7: Data Streaming 4 Topics

8 Module 8: Creating a Hierarchical Design 4 Topics

9 Module 9: Using Memories in Catapult Designs 6 Topics

10 Module 10: Using Shared Memories 4 Topics

11 Module 11: Examining IO Interfacing 4 Topics

12 Module 12: Memory Interfacing 4 Topics

13 Module 13: Pipelining Constraints 4 Topics

14 Module 14: Loop Merging 4 Topics

15 Module 15: Introduction to Class Based Hierarchical Design 4 Topics

16 Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam 1 Topic

Design and Verification Using SystemC and MatchLib

Module 1.1: HLS Synthesis of SystemC Designs

Design and Verification Using SystemC and MatchLib 6 Chapters

1 Module 1: Modeling Datapath Interfaces in SystemC 8 Topics

2 Module 2: Automated SystemC to RTL Verifcation 1 Topic

3 Module 3: Basic Interface Protocols and Hardware Behavior 2 Topics

4 Module 4: Loop Unrolling and Pipelining 4 Topics

5 Module 5: Arrays and Memories 3 Topics

6 Module 6: Multi-Block Design Using SystemC and MatchLib 5 Topics

Catapult High-Level Verification

Module 1.2: HLV Introduction

Catapult High-Level Verification 8 Chapters

1 Module 1: High-Level Verification Introduction 3 Topics

2 Module 2: Catapult Design Checker 3 Topics

3 Module 3: Bring-Up Testbenches 6 Topics

4 Module 4: Coverage Concepts 6 Topics

5 Module 5: Catapult Coverage Introduction 4 Topics

6 Module 6: Catapult Coverage Results Analysis 4 Topics

7 Module 7: Catapult Coverage Functional Coverage 6 Topics

8 Module 8: Creating Exhaustive C++ Testbenches 6 Topics

Learning Center Overview and Catapult Curriculum

Learning Center Overview

Learning Center Overview and Catapult Curriculum 1 Chapter

1 Learning Center Overview and Catapult Curriculum 2 Topics

High-Level Synthesis 2025 Hackathon

High-Level Synthesis 2025 Hackathon 13 Chapters

1 Module 1: Hackathon Introduction 2 Topics

2 Module 2: How CNNs Work 2 Topics

3 Module 3: The MINIST Algorithm 2 Topics

4 Module 4: Compression and Optimization of CNNs 2 Topics

5 Module 5: Numeric representation and Quantization 2 Topics

6 Module 6: Catapult High-Level Synthesis 2 Topics

7 Module 7: Designing an Inference Accelerator with Catapult 2 Topics

8 Module 8: Convolution Code walkthrough 2 Topics

9 Module 9: Dense Code walkthrough 2 Topics

10 Module 10: RTL Simulation 2 Topics

11 Module 11: Power and Energy Estimation 2 Topics

12 Module 12: Submitting Results 2 Topics

13 MNIST AI Accelerator Tutorial Assessment 1 Topic

Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam

Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam 1 Chapter

1 Catapult Basic C++ and High-Level Synthesis Exam 1 Topic

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On-Demand Training - Catapult High-Level Synthesis and Verification

On-Demand Training - Catapult High-Level Synthesis and Verification