Tensilica Xtensa Audio Framework

This course helps you understand the Xtensa Audio Framework (XAF) purpose and features. It gives an overview of the XAF software stack, applications, building blocks, and use cases. You will learn how to work with the XAF processing chain, create and integrate new components.

• XAF Overview
  • XAF Features
  • XAF Software Stack 
  • XAF Use-cases / Applications
  • Getting XAF Release Package and Contents

• Building Blocks
  • Components – Types, Properties
  • Memory Buffers – Types, Usage
  • Communication Mechanisms
  • APIs – Types, Typical Flow
  • Features Required from RTOS

• XAF Example Use-cases in the Package
  • A Quick Tour of Examples in the Package

• Working with XAF Processing Chain
  • Creating a Processing Chain
  • How Does App Talk to Processing Chain? 
  • How Does Components Within Processing Chain Communicate? 
  • Data Flow In XAF (Input, Output, and Connection Buffers)

• Integrating New Components
  • Component Classes
  • Integrating a New Component Plugin

• Advanced Topics
  • Threads in XAF
  • Memory Usage
  • RTOS Usage
  • Probe, Debug Features 
  • Key Considerations While Using XAF

• Labs
  • Lab 1 – Build, Simulate First Example 
  • Lab 2 – Building Blocks in ‘Pcm Gain’ Example
  • Lab 3 – Two PCM Gain + Mixer
  • Lab 4 – Trace Logs