The hub for physical deployment and architectural stability.
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Setup & Boot: Dev-kit bring-up, bootloaders (U-Boot/FSBL), and configuration.
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Connectivity: High-speed transceivers, PCIe, DDR memory, and I/O standards.
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Debugging: Hardware probing (ILA/Signal Tap), oscilloscopes, and timing closure.
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Power & Thermal: Heat dissipation, power integrity, and PCB constraints.
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OS & SoC: PetaLinux, RTOS, and ARM/RISC-V processor integration.