Development boards are specifically designed to help both designers and consumers to get a hang of the configuration process for FPGAs. In this article, you will learn more about what the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board is and how it helps the FPGA design process.
What is the Xilinx Kintex-7 Development Board?
It is a board dedicate to the development of FPGAs, as it pertains to the learning process. Ideally, the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board is used to make prototypes of the board before its final release.
Based on the Kintex-7 FPGA Series
The Xilinx Kintex-7 development board is a Digilent Genesys 2 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), based on the Kintex-7 FPGA series.
Thus, it inherits some of the Kintex-7 capabilities, including the ready-to-use design and high-performance.
Here are some of the additional attributes of the Digilent Genesys 2 Kintex-7 FPGA:
Applications
The Xilinx Kintex-7 development board is a powerhouse for several high-end applications, including video and processing applications. In addition, the applications can be improved with the multiple interfaces, such as the high-speed digital video ports and fast interface memories.
The applications are also extendable by leveraging the several built-in peripherals, such as USB 2.0, Ethernet and audio.
Features of the Xilinx Kintex-7 Development Board
Here are some of the features or technical attributes of the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board:
1. Improved Performance and Design
The Xilinx Kintex-7 development board features an improved design and facilitates improved performance of the FPGAs. This is possible through the inclusion of several (additional) resources more than what we have on the previous Xilinx Virtex-5 from the first generation of Genysys FPGAs.
2. Multiple Customization Options
Customizing the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board doesn’t come with much hassle, because the board has been equipped with multiple customization options.
The customization tools range from a USB HID host, which enables the connection and interoperability of the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board with other systems.
You also get to leverage the populated FMC HPC Connector to expand the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board. The five (5) PMOD ports are also there to help the expansion.
3. Excellent Clock Management
Managing the clocking performance of the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board goes a long way to bolster the design process.
The Xilinx Kintex-7 development board comes with ten (10) Clock Management Tiles (CMTs). These can provide excellent clocking management and is managed with Phase-Locked Loop (PLL).
4. Seamless Conversion
Converting the design from analog to digital and vice-versa has been simplified with the integration of the XADC.
It is a tool/interface that enables the real-time on-chip conversion of the designs from analog to digital and vice-versa.
5. Ideal for Commercial Use
A majority of the FPGA designs with the Xilinx Kintex-7 development board are ideal for commercial use.
To back it up, the board is configured with a commercia, 2-speed grade.
6. Memory
The Xilinx Kintex-7 development board features a fast block RAM that promises to be up to 7 times faster, thanks to the 16 Mbits.
Conclusion
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