PMC-VFX: Reconfigurable Virtex-5 FPGA with Plug-in I/O
Product short description:
- LVDS and Plug-In I/O Modules
- XC5VFX70T FPGA: 71K logic cells and PowerPC 440 32-bit RISC core
- Description
- Features & Benefits
- Tech Papers
- Specs & Data Sheets
- Software
- Accessories
- Additional information
Acromag’s PMC-VFX boards feature a reconfigurable Xilinx® Virtex™-5 FPGA enhanced with multiple high-speed memory buffers and a high-throughput PCI-X interface. Field I/O interfaces to the FPGA via the rear J4/P4 connector and/or with optional front mezzanine plug-in I/O modules. The result is a powerful and flexible I/O processor module that is capable of executing your custom instruction sets and algorithms.
The on-board FPGA has a hard core PowerPC 440 block to handle the most complex and memory-intensive computing applications. Offload your CPU-intensive operations such as video and 3D data processing or fixed-point math for superior system performance. The PowerPC core also enables system-on-chip functionality with real-time processing capabilities.
64 I/O lines are provided via the rear (J4) connector. Additional I/O processing is supported on a separate mezzanine card that plugs into the FPGA base board.
A variety of these external I/O cards offer an interface for your analog and digital I/O signals. See the AXM I/O Card data sheet (Bulletin 8400-458) for more details. Large, high-speed memory banks provide efficient data handling. Generous DDR2 SDRAM buffers store captured data prior to FPGA processing. Afterward, data is moved to dual-port SRAM for high-speed DMA transfer to the system. Our high-bandwidth PCI-X interface ensures fast data throughput.
Take advantage of the module’s support of conduction cooling for efficient dissipation of heat in environments with inadequate cooling air flow. Optional extended temperature models operate from -40 to 85°C.
Acromag’s Engineering Design Kit provides software utilities and example VHDL code to simplify your program development and get you running quickly. A JTAG interface enables on-board VHDL simulation.
Specifications
FPGA
FPGA: Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA XC5VFX70T FPGA with 71,680 logic cells and PowerPC processor block
FPGA configuration: Download via PCI bus or flash memory.
Example FPGA program: VHDL provided for local bus interface, control of front & rear I/O, SRAM read/write interface logic, and SDRAM memory interface controller. See EDK kit.
I/O Processing
Acromag AXM I/O modules: for front mezzanine: AXM modules attach to the board for additional I/O lines. Analog and digital I/O AXM modules are sold separately.
Rear I/O: 64 I/O (32 LVDS) lines supported with a direct connection between the FPGA and the rear I/O connector (J4).
Engineering Design Kit
Provides user with basic information required to develop a custom FPGA program. Kit must be ordered with the first purchase of a PMC-VFX module.
PMC Compliance
Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0 and CMC/PMC Specification, P1386.1.
Electrical/Mechanical Interface: Single-Width Module.
PCI Bus Modes: Supports PCI-X at 100MHz, 66MHz and Standard PCI at 66MHz and 33MHz
PCI-X Master/Target: 32-bit or 64-bit interface
Signaling: 3.3V compliant.
Interrupts (INTA#): Interrupt A is used to request an interrupt.
Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C or -40 to 85°C (E versions)
Storage temperature: -55 to 105°C.
Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing.
Power: Consult factory. Operates from 3.3V supply.
MTBF: Consult factory.
- Reconfigurable Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA
- PCI-X bus 100MHz 64-bit interface
- Supports both front and rear I/O connections
- 64 I/O or 32 LVDS lines direct to FPGA via rear (J4)
- Plug-in I/O modules are available for front mezzanine
- FPGA code loads from PCI bus or 32MB flash memory
- Two banks of 256K x 32-bit dual-ported SRAM
- Two banks of 64M x 16-bit DDR2 SDRAM
- Other memory options available (contact factory)
- Supports dual DMA channel data transfer to CPU/bus
- Supports 3.3V signalling
- Support for Xilinx ChipScope™ Pro interface
- 0 to 70°C or -40 to 85°C (E versions)
Specs & Catalogs
Manuals
Catalogs
Drawings & Diagrams
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AXM-A30: Analog Input Extension I/O Module for PMC FPGAs
- High-Speed Analog Input
- Two Differential Channels
- Two 16-bit A/D Channels
$1,385Select options -
AXM-D Series: Digital I/O Extension Modules for PMC & XMC FPGAs
- Plug-In I/O Modules
- Choose from four I/O Options
- JTAG Support Option
$390 – $495Select options -
PMCSW-API-VXW: VxWorks Libraries
- VxWorks function libraries for XMC, PMC, PCI and CompactPCI products (except IP carriers)
- Supports any CPU target with quick modification.
- API easily convertible for any operating system
$965Select options
Additional information
| Weight | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 1 in |
| Part Number | PMC-VFX70: Virtex-5 FPGA, PMC-VFX70E: Virtex-5 FPGA , extended temperature range. |
| FPGA Type | Xilinx Virtex-5 |
| Product Series | Virtex-5 Series |
| Logic Cells | 71K |
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Description
Acromag’s PMC-VFX boards feature a reconfigurable Xilinx® Virtex™-5 FPGA enhanced with multiple high-speed memory buffers and a high-throughput PCI-X interface. Field I/O interfaces to the FPGA via the rear J4/P4 connector and/or with optional front mezzanine plug-in I/O modules. The result is a powerful and flexible I/O processor module that is capable of executing your custom instruction sets and algorithms.
The on-board FPGA has a hard core PowerPC 440 block to handle the most complex and memory-intensive computing applications. Offload your CPU-intensive operations such as video and 3D data processing or fixed-point math for superior system performance. The PowerPC core also enables system-on-chip functionality with real-time processing capabilities.
64 I/O lines are provided via the rear (J4) connector. Additional I/O processing is supported on a separate mezzanine card that plugs into the FPGA base board.
A variety of these external I/O cards offer an interface for your analog and digital I/O signals. See the AXM I/O Card data sheet (Bulletin 8400-458) for more details. Large, high-speed memory banks provide efficient data handling. Generous DDR2 SDRAM buffers store captured data prior to FPGA processing. Afterward, data is moved to dual-port SRAM for high-speed DMA transfer to the system. Our high-bandwidth PCI-X interface ensures fast data throughput.
Take advantage of the module’s support of conduction cooling for efficient dissipation of heat in environments with inadequate cooling air flow. Optional extended temperature models operate from -40 to 85°C.
Acromag’s Engineering Design Kit provides software utilities and example VHDL code to simplify your program development and get you running quickly. A JTAG interface enables on-board VHDL simulation.
Specifications
FPGA
FPGA: Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA XC5VFX70T FPGA with 71,680 logic cells and PowerPC processor block
FPGA configuration: Download via PCI bus or flash memory.
Example FPGA program: VHDL provided for local bus interface, control of front & rear I/O, SRAM read/write interface logic, and SDRAM memory interface controller. See EDK kit.I/O Processing
Acromag AXM I/O modules: for front mezzanine: AXM modules attach to the board for additional I/O lines. Analog and digital I/O AXM modules are sold separately.
Rear I/O: 64 I/O (32 LVDS) lines supported with a direct connection between the FPGA and the rear I/O connector (J4).Engineering Design Kit
Provides user with basic information required to develop a custom FPGA program. Kit must be ordered with the first purchase of a PMC-VFX module.
PMC Compliance
Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0 and CMC/PMC Specification, P1386.1.
Electrical/Mechanical Interface: Single-Width Module.
PCI Bus Modes: Supports PCI-X at 100MHz, 66MHz and Standard PCI at 66MHz and 33MHz
PCI-X Master/Target: 32-bit or 64-bit interface
Signaling: 3.3V compliant.
Interrupts (INTA#): Interrupt A is used to request an interrupt.Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C or -40 to 85°C (E versions)
Storage temperature: -55 to 105°C.
Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing.
Power: Consult factory. Operates from 3.3V supply.
MTBF: Consult factory. -
Features & Benefits
- Reconfigurable Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA
- PCI-X bus 100MHz 64-bit interface
- Supports both front and rear I/O connections
- 64 I/O or 32 LVDS lines direct to FPGA via rear (J4)
- Plug-in I/O modules are available for front mezzanine
- FPGA code loads from PCI bus or 32MB flash memory
- Two banks of 256K x 32-bit dual-ported SRAM
- Two banks of 64M x 16-bit DDR2 SDRAM
- Other memory options available (contact factory)
- Supports dual DMA channel data transfer to CPU/bus
- Supports 3.3V signalling
- Support for Xilinx ChipScope™ Pro interface
- 0 to 70°C or -40 to 85°C (E versions)
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Tech Papers
FPGAs Go Green with Wind Turbine Control Application NoteEnergy conservation is ever-growing in importance, both from environmental and personal perspectives. Using less energy will preserve resources and reduce consumer costs provided appropriate low-energy devices are made available, reliable, and put into commonplace use. Successful green power generation requires that: a) more power is produced than is consumed in generating the power, and b)...How to Get the Timing Right in Critical FPGA Applications Application NoteAs the capacity of FPGA devices increases, the quantity and complexity of application tasks deployed on a single PMC FPGA module likewise increases. As a result, accurate management of all the unique clocks associated with these tasks becomes a very significant challenge for the application developer. In this article, we discuss the tools and constructs...How to Reduce Costs with Customized I/O on COTS FPGA Modules Application NoteIt is now common to deploy COTS FPGA modules to help speed development cycles and reduce overall project costs. However, to maximize savings when FPGAs are used to perform custom I/O functions, it is very important to first determine the suitability of a particular FPGA module for the application. This determination is dependent upon several factors: The...How PMC FPGA Boards Excel at Image Processing Application NoteAcromag has engaged in a number of image processing applications based upon implementations of Camera Link running on a Virtex-5 FPGA module. In several of these instances, LVDS signals are used to collect the image data through front and/or rear I/O connections on the PMC FPGA module. Other applications use a custom interface developed for...How to Keep Heat in Check with Conduction Cooling Application NoteCurrent application demands of PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) modules have grown from the simple addition of I/O and low-level communications to the servicing and off-loading of high performance software defined radio (SDR), digital signal processing (DSP), co-processing, and now re-configurable FPGA-based computing with gigabit interfaces. This trend of putting more and more processing power on... -
Specs & Data Sheets
Specs & Catalogs
Manuals
Catalogs
Drawings & Diagrams
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Software
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Accessories
-
AXM-A30: Analog Input Extension I/O Module for PMC FPGAs
- High-Speed Analog Input
- Two Differential Channels
- Two 16-bit A/D Channels
$1,385Select options -
AXM-D Series: Digital I/O Extension Modules for PMC & XMC FPGAs
- Plug-In I/O Modules
- Choose from four I/O Options
- JTAG Support Option
$390 – $495Select options -
PMCSW-API-VXW: VxWorks Libraries
- VxWorks function libraries for XMC, PMC, PCI and CompactPCI products (except IP carriers)
- Supports any CPU target with quick modification.
- API easily convertible for any operating system
$965Select options
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Additional information
Additional information
Weight 16 oz Dimensions 7 × 5 × 1 in Part Number PMC-VFX70: Virtex-5 FPGA, PMC-VFX70E: Virtex-5 FPGA , extended temperature range.
FPGA Type Xilinx Virtex-5
Product Series Virtex-5 Series
Logic Cells 71K
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