XMC-6VLX: User-Configurable Virtex-6 FPGA Modules with PCIe and SRIO/Aurora Interface

Acromag’s XMC-6VLX modules feature a high-performance user-configurable Xilinx® Virtex®-6 FPGA enhanced with high-speed memory and a high-throughput serial interface. The result is a powerful and flexible I/O processor module that is capable of executing custom instruction sets and algorithms.

The logic-optimized FPGA is well-suited for a broad range of applications. Typical uses include hardware simulation, communications, in-circuit diagnostics, military servers, signal intelligence, and image processing.

Two Versions: Rear I/O or Front + Rear
Two versions of this module are available, each offering a choice of an FPGA device with 240k or 365k logic cells. One version provides only rear I/O for use in air or conduction-cooled systems. The other version adds two SFP ports and a 36-pin connector on the front but only supports air-cooled systems.

On all versions, the rear I/O provides an 8-lane high-speed serial interfaces on both the P15 and P16 XMC ports for PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, or Xilinx Aurora implementation. P16 also supports 34 SelectIO channels. The P4 port adds another 60 SelectIO and global clock lines. SelectI/O signals are Virtex-6 FPGA I/O pins that support single-ended I/O (LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL) and differential I/O standards (LVDS, HT, LVPECL, BLVDS, HSTL, SSTL).

Models with front I/O add dual SFP ports and a VHDCR connector. The two SFP ports each provide a copper or fibre interface of up to 2.5Gbps. They also support a Gigabit Ethernet interface. The VHDCR connector interfaces JTAG, USB, and 22 SelectIO.

With Acromag’s Virtex-6 FPGA modules, you can greatly increase DSP algorithm performance for faster throughput using multiple channels and parallel hardware architectures. Free up DSP processor CPU cycles by offloading algorithmic-intensive tasks to the FPGA co-processor.

These modules are ideal for high-performance customized embedded systems. Optimize your system performance by integrating high-speed programmable logic with the flexibility of software running on MicroBlaze™ soft processors.

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 debugging. Additional Xilinx tools help finish your system faster. Maximize FPGA performance with ISE® Design Suite. And with ChipScope™ Pro tools, you can rapidly debug logic and serial interfaces

Performance Specifications

FPGA

FPGA device: Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA. Model XC6VLX240T FPGA with 241,152 logic cells and 768 DSP48E1 slices or Model XC6VLX365T with 364,032 logic cells and 576 DSP48E1 slices.
FPGA configuration: Download via JTAG or flash memory.
Example FPGA program: VHDL provided for bus interface, front & rear I/O control, SRAM read/write interface logic, and SDRAM memory interface controller. See EDK kit.

I/O Processing

Front high-speed I/O:  Two x1 lanes via SFP connectors for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel interface.
Front user I/O: 36-pin connector provides JTAG connection, USB signals, 2 global differential clock pairs, 11 LVDS signal pairs, and 2 ground signals.
Rear high-speed I/O: 16 high-speed serial lanes. x8 lanes via P15 and x8 lanes via P16.
Rear user I/O:  P16: 17 LVDS pairs (34 LVCMOS), 2 global clock pairs. P4: 30 LVDS pairs (60 LVCMOS), 2 global clock pairs.

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 XMC-6VLX module (see www.acromag.com for more information).

XMC Compliance

Complies with ANSI/VITA 42.0 specification for XMC module mechanicals and connectors.
Complies with ANSI/VITA 42.3 specification for XMC modules with PCI Express interface.
Electrical/Mechanical Interface: Single-Width Module.

Electrical

XMC PCIe bus interface (P15 and P16):  One 114-pin male connector  (Samtec ASP-103614-05 or equivalent).
P15 primary XMC connector: 8 differential pairs (Serial RapidIO, PCIe, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, or Xilinx Aurora). JTAG.
System Management (XMC provides hardware definition information read by an external controller using IPMI commands and I2C serial bus transactions.)
3.3V power: 4 pins at 1A/pin.
3.3V auxiliary power: 1 pin for system management.
Variable power (5V or 12V): 8 pins at 1A per pin.
P16 XMC connector: 8 differential pairs (Serial RapidIO, PCIe, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, or Xilinx Aurora). 17 LVDS pairs or 34 SelectI/O signals (differential pairs grouped per VITA 46.0 X38s). 2 global clock pairs. Vcco pins are powered by 2.5V and support the 2.5V I/O standards.
P4 PMC rear I/O connector:  64-pin female receptacle header  (AMP 120527-1 or equivalent). 64 I/O connections (30 LVDS pairs plus two global clocks).  Vcco pins powered by 2.5V and support the 2.5V I/O standards.
VHDCR connector:  36-position connector (Samtec VHDCR-36-01-M-RA) mates with industry-standard VHDCI cable assemblies.
SFP host connector (optional): SFP transceiver signals route directly to Virtex-6 FPGA. 2.5Gb/S maximum data rate. SFP copper (Gigabit Ethernet) or fibre optic modules available from Acromag.

Environmental

Operating temperature

Standard models: 0 to 70°C.
Storage temperature: -55 to 125°C.
Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing.
Power: 3.3V (±5%): Application dependent. 12V (±5%): Application dependent.
MTBF: Contact the factory.

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