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RTL-20Robust RTL and Subsystem IntegrationPublished

Multi-Channel DMA-Style Controller

Design descriptor handling, arbitration, and backpressure for a DMA-style controller.

Advanced~120 minSelf-checking testbench
Concepts covered
  • Descriptor handling
  • Channel arbitration
  • Backpressure
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