Xilinx : System ACE

System ACE

The drop-in configuration solution for FPGA configuration needs

System ACE is a system-level configuration device that can configure all Xilinx FPGAs in a system and even across multiple boards. It includes a built-in microprocessor interface and supports most CompactFlash cards, including Microdrive storage technology.

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Xilinx ISE™ tools and programming support resources are available when integrating the System ACE storage device with Spartan™ and Virtex™ FPGAs.

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Why System ACE Compact Flash (CF)?

The System ACE CF solution has extensive support for several advanced configuration features to help reduce your overall development time.

Handles configuration of all Xilinx FPGAs

Configures up to 8 Gb with minimum PC board space
Includes configuration rates up to 152 Mbps
Accommodates systems using FPGAs with embedded processor cores
Manages multiple bitstreams (full or partial) and activates them as needed
Contains processor core initialization
Software storage encryption
Removable storage device

Lowers costs of customized configuration systems

Supports most CompactFlash cards, including Microdrive units
Includes a built-in microprocessor interface to directly coordinate FPGA configuration
Frees up design resources

Easily manages multiple configurations

Upgrades bitstreams either manually or over a network (IRL)
Allows storage and delivery of FPGA configuration data, embedded processor BIOS, and multiple processor applications