Course Summary
Learn how to program FPGA boards using OpenCL, and explore the benefits of using FPGAs over traditional CPUs for certain types of calculations.Key Learning Points
- Discover the basics of FPGA programming using OpenCL
- Learn about the advantages of using FPGAs over CPUs for certain types of calculations
- Explore real-world applications of FPGA programming
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $95,000
- India: ₹1,300,000
- Spain: €32,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create FPGA programs using OpenCL
- Understand the benefits of using FPGAs over CPUs for certain types of calculations
- Apply FPGA programming to real-world applications
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic programming knowledge
- Familiarity with C or C++
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online, self-paced
- Video lectures
- Programming assignments
- Quizzes
- Final project
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Jeff Trinkle
- Dr. John Wawrzynek
Related Books
Description
OpenCL™ is a standard for writing parallel programs for heterogeneous systems, much like the NVidia* CUDA* programming language. In the FPGA environment, OpenCL constructs are synthesized into custom logic. An overview of the OpenCL standards will be discussed. You will learn about the platform, execution, memory, and programming models that define the OpenCL specification. Syntax of the OpenCL language will be discussed, and you will see examples of OpenCL usage. The similarities and differences between OpenCL and CUDA will be highlighted throughout. The advantages of using the Intel® FPGA OpenCL solution will be presented.*OpenCL and the OpenCL logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. used by permission of Khronos*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others
Outline
- Heterogeneous Parallel Computing
- Introduction and Parallel Computing
- Heterogeneous Systems
- Introduction to OpenCL
- Introduction and Parallel Computing
- Heterogeneous Systems
- Introduction to OpenCL
- OpenCL for Platform and Host-side Software
- Host and Device Interactions
- Host API and Platform Layer
- Runtime Layer API
- Host and Device Interactions
- Host API and Platform Layer
- Executing OpenCL Kernels
- OpenCL Kernels and Its Language Rules
- Compiling OpenCL Kernel to FPGAs
- OpenCL Execution
- Host and Kernel Execution
- OpenCL Kernels and its Language Rules
- Compiling OpenCL Kernel to FPGAs
- Open CL Execution
- Host and Kernel execution
- NDRange Kernels
- NDRange and Single Work-item Kernels
- Mapping NDRange OpenCL Kernels to FPGA
- NDRange Kernel Memory Model
- ND Range and Single Work-item Kernels
- Mapping ND Range OpenCL Kernels to FPGA
- ND Range Kernel Memory model
- OpenCL on Intel FPGAs
- The Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL
- Debug Tools
- FPGA-specific Features
- The Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL
- Debug Tools
- FPGA Specific Features
Summary of User Reviews
The OpenCL and FPGA Introduction course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course covers the basics of OpenCL and FPGA programming and provides hands-on experience through assignments and quizzes. One key aspect that many users appreciated is the comprehensive course material that is easy to understand and follow.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive course material
- Hands-on experience through assignments and quizzes
- Good introduction to OpenCL and FPGA programming
Cons from User Reviews
- Course content can be too basic for experienced programmers
- Limited support from the course instructor
- Lack of advanced topics
- Some technical glitches during assignments and quizzes
Nikhil Venkatesh
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