Overview
Product Description
The SmartLynq+ module is built for high-speed debug and trace, primarily targeting designs using Versal™ platform. The SmartLynq+ modules provide up to 28X faster Linux download time via high-speed debug port (HSDP) and much-improved configuration throughput performance over previous debug products to accelerate the development cycle. The SmartLynq+ module supports both serial and parallel trace, with up to 14GB of trace memory to capture a detailed picture of design execution history.
The SmartLynq+ module is fully compatible with Versal™ ACAP evaluation boards so that users have full visibility to the Versal architecture, including AI Engines, programmable network on chip (NoC), DDR memory controller, and 100G multirate Ethernet cores.
The SmartLynq+ module features various host and target connectivity options, making it the most flexible debug product in the portfolio. Software packages, with Python for the integrated debugger, provide maximum flexibility by enabling remote access and sharing.
Key Features & Benefits
Super-Fast Download Speed
- 28X faster Linux download to Versal™ devices vs. SmartLynq data cable
- Iterations reduced from minutes to seconds
- Maximize development productivity by faster configuration time
High-Speed Trace with Enhanced Visibility
- 100X faster egress data capture vs. JTAG
- Industry’s largest trace memory (up to 14GB) to capture execution history
- 10Gb/s serial and 3.2Gb/s parallel trace capability
- Continuous debug & trace visibility during boot
Full Visibility for Heterogeneous Architecture
- In-depth debug for Versal architecture, including AI Engines
- Cohesive and time-correlated debug of all subsystems
- Daisy-chain mode to debug multiple devices on a single board
Flexible and Smart Debug Platform
- Smart filtering with software customizable built-in debugger for remote access and sharing
- A range of host and target connectivity options
Device Support
List of the supported device for different versions of Vivado can be found in the Release Notes.
| Comparison Metric | Platform Cable USB II | SmartLynq Data Cable | SmartLynq+ Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device Programming and Hardware Debug | Y | Y | Y |
| Basic Software Debug | Y | Y | Y |
| High-speed Debug Capability | N | N | Y (up to 10Gb/s) |
| OS / Hypervisor Aware Debug | N | Y | Y |
| Trace Capability | N | N | AIE Trace Only |
| Remote Access / Debug Capability | N | Y | Y |
| USB Host Interface | Y (USB 2.0) | Y (USB 2.0) | Y (USB 3.0) |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet Host Interface | N | Y | Y |
| Default Bitstream Programming Speed (MB/s) | 0.4 | 4 | 4 |
| JTAG Max Clock Speed (MHz) | 24 | 40 | 100 |
| Connection to Target via PC4 JTAG or Flying Wire Adapter Cable (provided) | Y | Y | Y |
| GPIO Available with Flying Lead Cable (provided) | N | Y | Y |
| Hardware Server Application | On Host | Local to Cable | Local to Cable |
Product Information
Board Features
| Board Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 2 inch (15 x 15 x 5 cm) |
| Operating Environmental Temperature | 10°C to +26°C ambient |
| Memory | |
| DDR4 Memory | 16GB |
| Micro SD Card | 16GB |
| eMMC | 16GB |
| Host Interfaces | |
| USB 3.0 (USB Type-B connector) | 1 |
| Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | 1 |
| Target Interfaces | |
| GPIO (8-pin interface on 12-pin connector) | 1 |
| JTAG (14-pin connector - PC4) | 1 |
| HSDP (USB Type-C connector) | 1 |
| Mictor (38-pin ETM) | 1 |
| Display | |
| OLED Screen | Yes |
| Mode Select Switch | Yes |
| LEDs | 2 (Power and Status Indicator) |
| Navigation Buttons | 3 (Up, Down, and Select) |
| Reset | Yes |
| Boot Options | |
| SD Boot | Yes |
| eMMC Boot | Yes |
| Power | |
| 12V Power Adapter | Yes |
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Step 1. Before you set up the SmartLynq+ module
- Ensure that you either have the Vivado™ Design Suite HW Manager or a terminal interface like Tera Term or PuTTY available. If not, please download either one of them.
Step 2. Prepare the micro SD card
- Follow the instructions from the SmartLynq Plus getting started page
Step 3. Follow setup instructions and run the Embedded Design Tutorial (EDT)
- Follow the setup instructions provided in the User Guide
- Download the Versal embedded design tutorial to walk through the basics of HSDP with the SmartLynq+ module
