Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board

Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board Specification

Board Type
FR4 PCB

Soldermask
Green

Test
100% Electrical Testing

Impedance
Controlled Impedance Routing

Flame Resistance Level
UL94-V0

Hole Size
0.3 mm (min)

Silkscreen
White

Min. Line Spacing
0.1 mm

Min. Line Width
0.1 mm

Insulation Resistance
>10^12 Ohm

Voltage Endurance
250V AC

Product Type
FPGA Development board

Base Material
FR4 Epoxy Glass

Surface Finish
ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold)

Copper Thickness
1 oz (35 m)

Board Thickness
1.6 mm

Color
Green

Panel Size
Approximately 100 mm x 70 mm

Sensor Switch
Tactile Push Buttons

Electrical Components
Xilinx Artix-7 (XC7A35T) FPGA, 512Mb DDR3 SDRAM, Onboard configurations switches, LEDs, USB-UART, USB-JTAG, Micro SD card slot, SPI Flash

Number Of Layers
4-Layer PCB

Switches
8 DIP switches

Input Supply Voltage
5V (USB powered)

Onboard Memory
512Mb DDR3 SDRAM

FPGA Device
Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A35T

Power Supply
Micro-USB powered, compatible with USB chargers

Clock Source
100 MHz onboard oscillator

Onboard LEDs
8 user LEDs

Configuration
MicroSD Card slot, USB JTAG, SPI Flash

Supported Voltage
3.3V I/O, 5V Power

I/O Pins
90 I/O pins

Compatible Software
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite

Expansion Connectors
Pmod compatible headers

Operating Temperature
0 - 70C

USB Interface
Micro-USB, USB-UART

Programming Interface
Onboard JTAG Programmer

Mounting Holes
4 at corners

Push Buttons
5 user push buttons

Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Unit

Supply Ability
10 Units Per Day

Delivery Time
1-4 Days

About Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board

Features

Device: AMD Artix 7 FPGA (XC7A50T-1FGG484C)
DDR3: 2Gb DDR3 (MT41J128M16HA-125 or equivalent)
FTDI FT2232H based host interface
Built-in programming interface. No expensive JTAG adapters needed for programming the board
Gigabit Ethernet
HDMI IN/OUT interfaces
High-Speed Serial Interface (GTP) available on mini DisplayPort connectors
Onboard 128Mb flash memory for FPGA configuration storage and custom user data storage
100MHz CMOS oscillator
Micro SD card slot for memory expansion
Seven Segment Display and switches for easy learning, prototyping and debugging
FPGA configuration via JTAG and USB
80 IOs (40 professionally length matched Differential Pairs) for user-defined purposes

Applications

Product Prototype Development
Accelerated computing integration
Development and testing of custom embedded processors
Signal Processing
Communication device development
Educational tool for Schools and Universities
Video processing

Attribute	Value
Weight	1 lbs
Dimensions	6 4 1 in
Ethernet	Gigabit
HDMI Inputs	1
HDMI Outputs	1
Host Interface	USB 2.0
Memory	DDR3 2GBits
Number Of GPIOs (Max)	80
Number Of Diff Pairs	40
Primary Clock Frequency	100MHz
High Speed Serial	GTP x4 (on two mini DisplayPort connectors)
HTS	8542.39.0001
ECCN	3A991.d

Powerful and Flexible FPGA Platform

Mimas A7 is built around the Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A35T FPGA, coupled with 512Mb DDR3 SDRAM, supporting high-speed data processing and storage. With 90 user I/O pins, expansion headers, and standard voltage levels (3.3V I/O, 5V power), it excels in diverse digital design applications. The high-quality four-layer PCB ensures reliable performance, while integrated configuration interfaces enable rapid prototyping and seamless workflow.

User-Friendly Connectivity and Expansion

This board offers flexible connection options with Pmod headers, a Micro-USB interface, and MicroSD slot, guaranteeing easy addition of peripherals and modules. Onboard configuration support via USB JTAG and SPI Flash simplifies programming, while accessible LEDs, switches, and buttons facilitate interactive projects and debugging.

Compatibility and Development Tools

Mimas A7 shines with its compatibility with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, making development, simulation, and synthesis efficient and straightforward. Its user-friendly features and comprehensive documentation support rapid experimentation, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, and engineers working in embedded systems or digital logic design.

FAQs of Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board:

Q: How do I program the Mimas A7 FPGA Development Board?

A: You can program the Mimas A7 board using the onboard USB JTAG programmer, which is compatible with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite. Additionally, configuration via SPI Flash or a MicroSD card slot is supported for flexible design deployment.

Q: What advantages does the onboard 512Mb DDR3 SDRAM provide?

A: The 512Mb DDR3 SDRAM enables fast and efficient memory access, allowing for complex data processing, buffering, and storage tasks, which is crucial for demanding FPGA applications such as image processing or signal analysis.

Q: When should I use the Pmod compatible headers?

A: Use the Pmod compatible headers when you wish to connect additional modules, such as sensors, displays, or communications interfaces, to expand the boards capabilities or to prototype custom peripherals quickly.

Q: Where can I power the board from and what are the supply requirements?

A: The board is powered via a Micro-USB port, making it compatible with standard USB chargers, computers, or power banks. It operates reliably on a 5V input and supports 3.3V logic levels on the I/O pins.

Q: What is the process of configuring the FPGA using the MicroSD card?

A: To configure the FPGA via the MicroSD card, place your bitstream file onto a compatible MicroSD card, insert it into the onboard slot, and set the configuration switches as detailed in the user guide. The board will automatically load the design at power-up.

Q: How can onboard LEDs, switches, and push buttons enhance my project?

A: The eight user LEDs, five push buttons, and eight DIP switches provide interactive inputs and visual outputs, useful for interfacing, debugging, or prototyping user-controlled operations during FPGA development.

Q: What are the benefits of the boards four-layer FR4 PCB and ENIG surface finish?

A: The four-layer FR4 PCB ensures low electrical noise and robust signal integrity, while the ENIG surface finish enhances solderability, reliability, and longevity of the board, making it suitable for both professional and educational use.

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