MOST INIC

Course Description

INIC (Intelligent Network Interface Controller) Training provides you with a complete and thorough overview of the hardware architecture and API of the INIC family. The enhanced features and concepts of the INIC- which make MOST Networks even more reliable – are discussed in detail. Key aspects of INIC training include the configuration of data routing and an introduction to the MediaLB interface. A mix of lectures and hands-on sections provides a practical introduction to the INIC by using popular test and development tools including OptoLyzer, INIC Evaluation Platform and the INIC Explorer.

Course Content

Training Benefits

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the architecture and features of the INIC 
  • Use the configuration string to configure the INIC 
  • Understand the communication between INIC and your application
  • Understand and configure the routing of streaming data
  • Understand Media LB
  • Use tools for analyzing the communication to the INIC

 

Optimized Learning

SMSC's training environment is designed to provide direct application of the course topics to your daily work. The advantages of SMSC's training include:

  • Well-balanced mix of theory and exercises
  • Maximum of six participants to ensure close interaction with the trainer
  • Detailed training documentation 
  • First-hand information from the #1 developer of MOST chipsets and software stacks

Training Module Overview

  • INIC family overview 
  • Comparison of INIC vs. NIC features 
  • Architecture of the INIC miniKernel 
  • INIC API

Communication with the Application

  • Port Message Protocol

External Host Controller Interface States (EHCI)

  • Concept
  • State machine & application watchdog
  • NetBlock communication

Hardware Overview

  • Control Port configurations
  • Streaming Port configurations 
  • Clock Manager 
  • Flashing the INIC 
  • Configuration string settings

Routing Data

  • Concept of ports, sockets and connections
  • Standard configurations for routing data

MediaLB Introduction

  • MediaLB Port configurations
  • Physical and logical channels
  • Data structure INIC Tools
  • INIC Evaluation Platform
  • INIC Explorer

We are the first certified SMSC MOST training partner

 

Target Audience

Hardware engineers and developers of INIC based MOST devices and networks

Prerequisites

"Design" knowledge with special focus on hardware

Language

German/English

Duration

2 days

Training Fee

EURO 1200,- + VAT per person

Inclusive

Trainings and workshops include:

  • Lunch, snacks and drinks
  • Detailed documents in English

Discounts

If four persons from your company are enrolling for a MOST INIC Intensive Training at the same time, we will charge no fees for the fourth participant.

Hotel Reservation Service

We would like to assist you with your hotel reservation, so please ask when you book a training (hotel accomodation is not included).

Dates & Training Locations

  • on request

Note

For specific project assistance concerning customer-related tasks, please request a workshop.