Virtex-5 LXT/FXT FPGA ML52x RocketIO GTP/GTX Characterization Platforms

Documentation

• ML521
• ML523
• ML525
• Virtex-5 RocketIO GTP Transceiver User Guide (PDF)
• Virtex-5 FPGA RocketIO GTX Transceiver (PDF)

Device Family Support

• Virtex-5 FXT
• Virtex-5 LXT

Ideal platform for characterizing and evaluating Virtex-5 LXT/FXT FPGAs with RocketIO GTP/GTX transceivers.

Xilinx ML52x platforms are ideal for characterization and evaluation of Virtex™-5 LXT/FXT FPGA RocketIO™ GTP/GTX Transceivers. Each RocketIO GTP/GTX Transceiver is accessible via 4 SMA connectors. ML52x platforms are available with XC5VLX50T-FF665 (ML521), XC5VLX110T-FF1136 (ML523), XC5VLX330T-FF1738, XC5VFX100T-FF1136CES (ML523 FXT), and XC5VFX200T-FF1738CES (ML525 FXT) FPGA device.

For Japan Customers Only,
order through local Japan distributor.

Buy online from:

HW-V5-ML521-UNI-G $3,295.00
HW-V5-ML521-UNI-G-J (Japan Part Number)

• Local distributor

HW-V5-ML523-UNI-G $4,995.00
HW-V5-ML523-UNI-G-J (Japan Part Number)

• Local distributor

HW-V5-ML525-UNI-G $9,995.00
HW-V5-ML525-UNI-G-J (Japan Part Number)

• Local distributor

HW-V5-ML523-FXT-UNI-G $4,995
HW-V5-ML523-FXT-G-J (Japan Part Number)

• Local distributor

HW-V5-ML525-FXT-UNI-G $5,995
HW-V5-ML525-FXT-G-J (Japan Part Number)

• Local distributor

What's Included

• ML52x RocketIO characterization platform (ML52x platform)
• Xilinx UG225, ML52x User Guide
• ML52x board schematic. In PDF format on the compact flash
• Power supply module schematic. In PDF format on the compact flash
• SMA-to-SMA cable assemblies:
    - Four 24-inch cable assemblies
    - Two 12-inch cable assemblies
• System ACE™ technology CompactFlash memory card
• SuperClock module
• Power supply module
• Power supply brick
• SMA wrench
• PC download cable is not included and must be ordered separately

Contents of the CompactFlash:

• Board user guide (PDF) and schematic
• ChipScope Pro tool is required
• IBERT reference designs and documentation
• DDR2 reference design
• Power supply module schematic
• SuperClock module user guide and schematic

Key Features

• Virtex-5 FPGA (referred to as the device under test, or DUT, in the user guide)
• Onboard power supplies for all necessary voltages
• Power supply jacks for optional use of external power supplies
• JTAG configuration port for use with Parallel Cable III and Parallel Cable IV cables
• System ACE™ controller with 8-bit MPU port support
• RS-232 serial port
• Power supply module supporting all transceiver power requirements
• Two 2.5V / 3.3V global clock oscillator sockets
• Two single-ended global clock inputs with SMA connectors
• Two pairs of differential global clock inputs with SMA connectors
• SuperClock module supporting multiple frequencies
• Xilinx Generic Interface (XGI)
• 16 to 48 pairs of SMA connectors for the RocketIO transceivers
• 4 to 12 pairs of SMA connectors for RocketIO transceiver clock inputs
• Power indicator LEDs
• General purpose DIP switches, LEDs, and pushbutton switches
• 32 MB - 128 MB of DDR2 Memory

For more information contact: designkits@xilinx.com
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