Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board

Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board Specification

Voltage Endurance
1500V AC/min

Insulation Resistance
>10^12

Min. Line Spacing
6 mil

Min. Line Width
6 mil

Flame Resistance Level
UL94-V0

Soldermask
Blue

Impedance
Controlled impedance

Board Type
PCB

Silkscreen
White

Test
100% E-test

Hole Size
0.3 mm (min)

Product Type
FPGA Development board

Base Material
FR4

Surface Finish
ENIG (Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold)

Copper Thickness
1 oz

Board Thickness
1.6 mm

Color
Blue

Panel Size
Standard PCI Express

Sensor Switch
No

Electrical Components
Includes Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA, PCIe connectors, onboard memory

Number Of Layers
4

Operating Temperature Range
0°C - 70°C (commercial grade)

Programming Interface
JTAG header

I/O Connectors
2x FMC LPC connectors, standard PCIe

Configuration Options
JTAG, onboard flash

Onboard Memory
256 Mb DDR3 SDRAM

Clock Source
Onboard 50MHz Oscillator

Board Interface
PCI Express x1

FPGA Chip
Xilinx Spartan-6 (XC6SLX45)

Dimensions
167.65 mm x 111.15 mm

Operating Voltage
3.3 V

Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Unit

Supply Ability
10 Units Per Day

Delivery Time
1-4 Days

About Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board

Features

FPGA: AMD Spartan-6 XC6SLX45T in -3FGG484 package (Other devices available at request)
x1 lane PCIe Gen1 interface
2 x DDR3: 2Gb SDRAM MT41J128M16
Dual Port 100BASE-T Ethernet (Daughter Board)
IO Expansion Module (Daughter Board)
128 Mb QSPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E) for Configuration and optional data storage
USB to UART serial converter
3 x 100MHz CMOS oscillator
2 x 150MHz CMOS oscillator for GTP
2 x GTP available on 2x SATA connectors
MicroSD adapter for bulk data storage
All differential pairs are length matched on the module
Maximum 112 IOs for user-defined purposes on FX18 Hirose connectors
Can be powered from PCIe slot or from an external power supply
JTAG and SPI headers for programming and debugging
44 Length matched LVDS33 differential pairs
12 Length matched LVDS1V5 differential pairs
2x SMA connectors for Clock or other signal input/output

Applications

Product Prototype Development
Development and testing of custom embedded processors
Signal Processing
Communication device development
Data Acquisition
Educational tool for Schools and Universities

Attribute	Value
Weight	1.4 lbs
Dimensions	15 × 11 × 2 in
Product Dimensions	6.59 x 3.86 x 0.70 in
FPGA Device	XC6SLX45T, XC6SLX100T, XC6SLX150T
Memory	DDR3, 2Gb x 2
Number Of Clock Sources	3
Primary Clock Frequency	100MHz
External Clock Inputs	2x SMA
Data Storage	Micro SD Slot
Non-Volatile Configuration Storage	SPI Flash (N25Q128A13ESE40E)
Total Number Of GTP	4
Number Of GPIOs (Max)	112
Differential Pairs Length Matched	Yes
Communication	PCIe, USB-RS232
Configuration Options	JTAG
HTS	8542.39.0001
ECCN	3A991.d

Versatile FPGA Platform for Complex Applications

Engineered around the Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX45 FPGA, the Galatea S6 board supports demanding design tasks, enabling quick prototyping, logic emulation, and custom processing. With ample onboard DDR3 SDRAM, it is suitable for data-intensive projects where speed and memory footprint are crucial. The range of configuration methods, flexible I/O via standard PCI Express and dual FMC LPC connectors, and robust PCB design ensure reliable performance for diverse embedded applications.

Seamless Integration and Expandability

Featuring standard PCI Express x1 and two FMC LPC connectors, this development board offers broad compatibility with peripherals, add-on modules, and existing lab hardware. The onboard memory, precise impedance control, and clock source make it easy to deploy in a variety of system architectures, while the JTAG and flash options support straightforward programming and updates.

FAQ's of Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board:

Q: How do I program the Galatea PCI Express S6 FPGA Development Board?

A: You can program the board using the JTAG header or onboard flash configuration options. Utilize the Xilinx ISE or Vivado tools along with a compatible JTAG programmer to load your bitstream into the Spartan-6 FPGA.

Q: What types of applications benefit from using this FPGA board?

A: This board is ideal for high-speed data acquisition, digital signal processing, embedded systems, rapid prototyping, and custom logic emulation. Its fast on-board DDR3 memory and expansive I/O make it suited for both industrial and academic use.

Q: When is it suitable to use the onboard flash for FPGA configuration?

A: Onboard flash is beneficial when you need the FPGA to self-configure on power-up, enabling stand-alone or in-field deployment without requiring a separate programmer each time.

Q: Where can I connect additional hardware modules or peripherals?

A: You can use the two FMC LPC connectors and the standard PCI Express interface to add compatible daughter cards, extension modules, or peripherals, greatly expanding the board's functionality.

Q: What is the process for ensuring signal integrity on this board?

A: The board features controlled impedance traces, a 4-layer design, minimum line/space of 6 mils, and 1 oz copper thickness. Together with 100% E-testing and an ENIG finish, these ensure reliable, high-quality signal transmission.

Q: How does the operating temperature range affect usage?

A: Rated for commercial operation from 0C to 70C, the board is suitable for most indoor industrial, laboratory, and development environments but should not be used in extreme temperatures or outdoor settings.

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