Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board

Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board Specification

Silkscreen
White, both sides

Hole Size
0.3 mm (min)

Soldermask
Green, both sides

Min. Line Width
6 mil

Impedance
Controlled impedance traces

Test
100% E-Test

Voltage Endurance
250V AC

Flame Resistance Level
UL94-V0

Insulation Resistance
>10^12

Board Type
Rigid

Min. Line Spacing
6 mil

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
Green

Panel Size
Standard PCIe form factor

Sensor Switch
No

Electrical Components
FPGA, connectors, LEDs, switches, clock oscillators, voltage regulators

Number Of Layers
6 Layers

Power Supply
12V external or PCIe slot powered

Operating Temperature Range
0C ~ +70C

Dimensions
Approx. 168 mm x 111 mm

PCI Express Interface
Gen2 x4

Clock Oscillators
Multiple, including system and user programmable

FPGA
Xilinx Kintex-7 (XC7K325T)

Debug Features
LEDs, Push Buttons, and DIP switches

Compliance
RoHS

User I/O Connectors
FMC (FPGA Mezzanine Card), GPIO headers

Onboard Memory
DDR3 SDRAM 1GB

Configuration
JTAG and onboard Flash

Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Unit

Supply Ability
10 Units Per Day

Delivery Time
1-4 Days

About Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board

Features

FPGA: AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T-1 FBG676 package (Other devices available at request)
4 lane PCIe Gen2.0 (5GT/s) interface at maximum 2GB/s
4GB DDR3L SODIMM SDRAM M471B5173CB0-YK0 1600MHz (included)
128 Mb QSPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E) for Configuration and optional data storage
USB to UART serial converter
1 x 100MHz CMOS oscillator, 1x 150MHz LVDS oscillator for users
1 x 150MHz LVDS oscillator for GTP
ANSI/VITA 57.1 Standard compliant FMC HPC connector
Maximum 174 IOs for user-defined purposes on FMC connector
Onboard voltage regulators for single power rail operation
Can be powered from PCIe slot or from an external power supply
JTAG header for programming and debugging
All differential pairs are length matched on the board
1 RGB LED for custom use

Applications

Parallel processing and accelerators
Development and testing of custom embedded processors
Signal Processing
Communication device development
Data Acquisition
Educational tool for Schools and Universities
* Fan available only on larger FPGA variants

Attribute	Value
Weight	1.5 lbs
Dimensions	12 9 2 in
FPGA	XC7K160T FBG676, XC7K325T-FBG676, XC7K410T FBG676
Memory	DDR3 4GBytes
Number Of Clock Sources	3
Communication	x4 PCIe, USB-RS232
Configuration Options	JTAG
Primary Clock Frequency	100MHz
Number Of GPIOs (Max)	153
Non-Volatile Configuration Storage	N25Q128A13ESE40E
Total Number of GTX	4
Differential Pairs Length Matched	Yes
HTS	8542.39.0001
ECCN	3A991.d

Advanced FPGA Performance

Powered by the Xilinx Kintex-7 XC7K325T, the Nereid K7 supports demanding applications requiring high logic density and speed. Its Gen2 x4 PCI Express interface ensures rapid communication with host systems, ideal for data acquisition, acceleration, and research applications.

Flexible Memory and Connectivity

Onboard 1GB DDR3 SDRAM and versatile I/O connectors, such as FMC and GPIO headers, provide extensive options for interfacing with add-ons or custom peripherals. Programmable clock oscillators cater to various timing requirements, further expanding development capabilities.

Robust Design for Reliability

The board features a 6-layer FR4 construction, ENIG surface finish, and controlled impedance traces for electrical stability. Its design includes comprehensive power options and stringent testing, ensuring dependable operation within 0C to +70C, suitable for diverse project environments.

FAQ's of Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board:

Q: How do I configure the Nereid K7 FPGA development board?

A: The Nereid K7 supports configuration via both JTAG and onboard Flash memory, allowing you to load your FPGA bitstream using standard Xilinx programming tools for flexible and convenient setup.

Q: What are the power supply options for the Nereid K7?

A: You can power the board either through a 12V external adapter or directly from the PCIe slot, providing adaptability for standalone or in-system use.

Q: When should I use the FMC and GPIO headers?

A: FMC and GPIO headers are useful whenever you need to expand board functionality, connect custom peripherals, or integrate third-party modules for prototyping or system development.

Q: Where can the Nereid K7 be deployed given its operating temperature range?

A: With an operating range of 0C to +70C, the board is suitable for use in standard indoor environments such as laboratories, development offices, and academic settings.

Q: What benefits does the board's standard PCIe form factor offer?

A: The standard PCIe form factor ensures compatibility with most desktop and server chassis, simplifying installation and integration within commercial and research computing systems.

Q: How does the board facilitate debugging during development?

A: The Nereid K7 includes user-friendly debug features like LEDs, push buttons, and DIP switches, enabling interactive testing, status monitoring, and efficient troubleshooting during hardware and software development.

Q: What advantages does the ENIG surface finish provide?

A: ENIG (Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold) finish delivers excellent solderability, enhanced durability, and superior electrical performance, making the board robust for repeated use and assembly.

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