QuickStart® Coaching

Certified by AMD, DesignLinx QuickStart Coaching brings decades of design experience to you—whenever you need it. From help desk and virtual board development services to learning workshops, we've got you covered. And it's easy to engage our services—use your AMD Training Credits or open a PO—whichever you prefer. Not familiar with Training Credits? Click here to learn more.

DesignLinx, AMD's only Authorized Coaching Service Provider (CSP) in North America.

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Help Desk Services

Xpert-on-Demand

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Receive support from a senior DesignLinx engineer whenever you need help. With its rapid response time, Xpert-on-Demand helps you stay on schedule.

How does Xpert-on-Demand (XoD) work?

Simply open a ticket and one of our senior engineers will contact you via email, phone, or video conference. As your case proceeds, progress is tracked in our DesignLinx XoD HelpDesk system, making it easy for you—and your teammates—to monitor progress.

How quickly will Xpert-on-Demand respond when I have a question?

A senior DesignLinx engineer will respond to your question within one business day.

Can you help me with with schematic and PCB layout analysis?

Yes. In fact, our game-changing approach to schematic and PCB layout analysis streamlines development. How? We bring expert insight to the schematic and PCB layout integrity of your boards.

Does Xpert-on-Demand include design services?

No; however, DesignLinx provides comprehensive FPGA design services. To learn how we can help, contact us.

What technologies, languages, and tools does Xpert-on-Demand support?

Languages

VHDL

Verilog

System Verilog

TCL

Adaptive SoCs and FPGAs

Versal

RFSoC

Zynq UltraScale+

UltraScale+

UltraScale

7 Series

Zynq 7000

Kria

Virtex

Artix

Kintex

Spartan 7

Legacy Devices

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

Vitis Model Composer

Vitis HLS

Vitis AI

ModelSim

QuestaSim

Matlab

Customized Learning

Workshops

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Expand your team’s skills with a learning workshop, customized to meet your team’s unique needs and goals. Engaging, interactive, and practical, workshops combine instruction with labs to reinforce the topics taught.

What topics are available?

Topics are customized to meet your team’s unique needs and goals. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Versal™ Adaptive SoC
  • Recommended FPGA Design Methodologies
  • Embedded Design
  • Algorithm Acceleration
  • System Design
  • Verification: SystemVerilog, UVM
  • High-Speed Signal Integrity/Power Integrity
  • Backplane Architecture and Design

How many topics are covered in a workshop?

A workshop can cover as many topics as you like. We customize the learning experience to meet your objectives and your team's specific skill set.

How long are the workshops?

Workshops may be one day or several days, depending on the number of topics covered. Sessions typically start at 9:00 a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m., including short breaks and a lunch break. Multiple-day workshop sessions can be scheduled consecutively, several days apart, or even weeks apart, depending on your team's schedule.

How are workshops delivered?

We deliver the same high-quality material through either live virtual sessions or in person, at your location.

Virtual AMD BoardS

Board-on-Demand

AMD Training Credits Accepted

Need to purchase an AMD evaluation board? Try before you buy with our virtual Board-on-Demand service by uploading your configuration bitstream to customize one of our existing AMD evaluation boards.

How do I reserve a board?

Once approved by your AMD FAE or Avnet FAE to use the Board-on-Demand system, you can reserve a virtual board for a period of one-to-five consecutive days. Need more time? Make additional reservations.

How do I connect to the board?

You connect using our secure Board-on-Demand portal—just like you would if the board was on your desk!

What level of support is available while using boards?

Coaching and guidance is available through our Xpert-on-Demand HelpDesk service.

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Optical Sensors and Laser Beam Control Systems Developer

"DesignLinx is a professional business with deep technical expertise built into their team. They provides excellent quality work at competitive costs. They have impressed me with their attention to detail, quality, and above and beyond communication. I will definitely continue to reach out to DesignLinx for future opportunities that arise.”

Manufacturer of Solid-State Power Conversion and Protection Equipment

"We weren’t sure if we had an FPGA issue or a board-level issue. We were introduced to DesignLinx and after some discussions they offered both an FPGA code review and a Schematic and Signal Integrity review. Ultimately it turned out that the signal integrity analysis caught a marginal issue. We spun the board and the problem was fixed!”

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Take advantage of AMD Training Credits.

Your AMD Training Credits can be applied to any of our QuickStart Coaching Services. Use Xpert-on-Demand for your help desk needs, Learning Workshops for skill building, or Board-on-Demand to use a virtual AMD board before you purchase one for evaluation. If you have any questions about AMD Training Credits, contact us—we'll coordinate with AMD for you.

How do I find out if I have AMD Training Credits?

Contact us and we'll work with AMD to determine how many Training Credits you have and who, within your company, is the Training Credit owner.

How do I buy AMD Training Credits?

Contact us and we'll coordinate with your AMD sales representative. Credits are sold individually or in AMD Value Packages that bundle software with Training Credits, at a discount.

Do I need AMD Training Credits to engage DesignLinx QuickStart Coaching services?

No, AMD Training Credits are not required. Simply open a PO.

How many Training Credits does QuickStart Coaching require?

Our coaching services are flexible. We tailor each service package to meet your team's needs, ensuring you get the most for your AMD Training Credits, PO, or a combination of both.