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EK-A7-AC701-G

EK-A7-AC701-G

AMD / Xilinx
Programmable Logic IC Development Tools Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit
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Overview

The EK-A7-AC701-G is an evaluation kit featuring the Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A200T FPGA. This board is designed for high-bandwidth applications, leveraging PCI Express x4 Gen2 and DDR3 SODIMM memory. It provides a robust platform for developing embedded processing and serial communication solutions.

Why Choose This Part

This evaluation kit offers a comprehensive set of interfaces, including PCI Express, Ethernet, and HDMI, making it highly versatile for various embedded and communication projects. The presence of DDR3 SODIMM memory and GTP transceivers supports demanding high-bandwidth applications. Its FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) interface provides excellent expansion capabilities for custom hardware integration.

Applications

Video Processing and Display Systems
Utilize the HDMI output and high-speed memory for video display and processing applications, from basic signal manipulation to complex real-time video analytics.
PCI Express Interfacing
Develop and test PCI Express Gen2 x4 solutions for high-throughput data transfer in embedded systems, custom accelerators, and network interfaces.
Serial Communication Development
Leverage the GTP ports on FMC, SFP, and SMA connectors for developing and evaluating various high-speed serial communication protocols and interfaces.
Embedded MicroBlaze Processor Systems
Implement and debug soft 32-bit RISC MicroBlaze processors for custom embedded control and data processing tasks within the FPGA fabric.
FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) Prototyping
Use the FMC interface to prototype and integrate various high-speed I/O and custom peripheral modules, extending the board's capabilities for specific applications.
High-Performance Data Acquisition
Design systems requiring high-speed data acquisition and processing, taking advantage of the FPGA's parallel architecture and fast I/O capabilities.

Key Specifications

Type FPGA
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Power Supply
Platform Artix 7 FPGA AC701 PCIe Card
Utilized IC / Part XC7A200T

Getting Started

To get started with the EK-A7-AC701-G, download the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite for FPGA development. Utilize the onboard JTAG configuration circuitry or the JTAG header for programming and debugging. Xilinx provides extensive documentation, reference designs, and tutorials specifically for the AC701 evaluation kit.

Also Consider

Zynq-7000 ZC702 Evaluation Kit AMD - This kit provides a Zynq-7000 SoC, integrating an ARM processor with the FPGA fabric for mixed-signal and software-defined systems.

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Development Boards > FPGA Dev Boards
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