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13 years ago

Avalon interface and Network on Chip Architecture, how are they related

I understand that in Qsys, components are connected through the use of Avalon interface. What I am confused about is, where does NoC come on stage and what is the relationship between NoC and Avalon?...
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13 years ago

The Avalon interfaces are used by the components themselves and as interfaces between them and the fabric generated by QSys. The commands sent on the Avalon buses by the components are translated to NoC transactions by the QSys fabric, and those transactions are translated back to Avalon commands at the other end.