Xilinx Artix-7 is one of the low-cost Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) by industry-leading manufacturer, Xilinx. But the FPGAs may not always come cheap, especially if you are looking to buy a development board.
In this blog post, we reveal some of the price ranges of the Xilinx Artix-7 devices and how to save costs.
Price of the Arty A7 FPGA
The Arty 7 FPGA by Digilent is prized at $159. It is an FPGA development board designed to help you get an idea of the steps involved in the designing, prototyping and final design of FPGAs.
It is compatible with the MicroBlaze processor, which means you can make integrated designs that align with other Arty devices. In addition, the MicroBlaze processor enables the creation of embedded FPGA applications.
Even if you haven’t designed an FPGA before, the Arty 7 helps you do that with ease. Its compatibility with the Xilinx Software Development Kit, Vivado Design Suite and Vitis Core Development helps you get started almost immediately.
Cost of the Xilinx Artix-7 AC701 Evaluation Kit
This FPGA evaluation kit, according to the price on the official Xilinx website, is $1,554. The kit allows you to start making prototypes of your FPGAs in the shortest time possible.
Also, with the Xilinx Artix-7 AC701 evaluation kit, you get to configure the board within ten (10) weeks. This is in addition to the provision of several peripherals and components, ranging from advanced memory interface, pre-verified reference designs and I/O expansion.
How Much Does the Xilinx Arty 35T Cost?
The Xilinx Arty 35T is an FPGA evaluation board/kit categorized as a variant under the Xilinx Arty family.
It is one of the most affordable FPGAs under the Artix-7 series. Xilinx listed it for $129. Being a low-cost FPGA doesn’t translate to underperformance, as the kit has a lot to offer.
Some of the advantages include but are not limited to:
- MicroBlaze processor for customizable applications.
- Low-end performance per watt.
- On-chip Analog-to-Digital Converter (XADC)
- 4 Push Buttons
- Four PMOD Interfaces
- USB-UART Bridge
- Quad-SPI Flash and JTAG programmability.
- Switches, Buttons and RGB LEDs.
Xilinx Artix-7 Price-Saving Strategies
Looking to save some money when shopping for the Xilinx Artix-7 devices? Here are expert tips on how to do that.
1. Shop for Specific Devices
Some Xilinx Artix-7 devices, by default, are cost-saving. You can save up to 5% on your purchase if you shop for such devices.
Go through the list of Xilinx Artix-7 devices on your preferred supplier’s portfolio to see some of these devices.
2. Order for More Xilinx Artix-7 Devices
Different FPGA suppliers place a limit to the minimum number of devices you can order for. While some can accept a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of 1, others can request you to order for 2 or more.
If you are intent on saving costs, consider buying more. This encourages the supplier to consider giving you a discount on the purchase.
Conclusion
The prices of Xilinx Artix-7 FPGAs are cheaper than the development boards. You can spend anywhere between $200 and $500 on the devices, as opposed to up to $2,000 per Xilinx Artix-7 development board.
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