Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board

Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board Specification

Test
E-test (Professional)

Hole Size
0.3mm (Minimum)

Impedance
Controlled, 10%

Soldermask
Green, Both Sides

Flame Resistance Level
UL94-V0

Voltage Endurance
>500V

Board Type
Rigid

Insulation Resistance
>10^9

Min. Line Width
0.15mm

Min. Line Spacing
0.15mm

Silkscreen
White; Top and Bottom

Product Type
FPGA Development board

Base Material
FR4 Epoxy Glass

Surface Finish
ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold)

Copper Thickness
35m (1oz/ft)

Board Thickness
1.6mm

Color
Green

Panel Size
100mm x 120mm

Sensor Switch
Tactile Switch On-board

Electrical Components
High-Speed USB 3.1, FPGA, LEDs, Switches, Headers

Number Of Layers
4

RoHS Compliance
Yes

USB Ports
USB 3.1 Type-C and Micro USB

User Interfaces
8 User LEDs, 4 Push Buttons, 4 DIP Switches

Operating Temperature
0C to +70C

Programming Interface
JTAG, USB

Expansion Interfaces
Standard 2.54mm Pin Headers, PMOD Ports

Dimensions
Approx. 100mm x 120mm

SRAM/DDR Interface
On-board DDR3 RAM, 1GB

FPGA Chip
Xilinx Kintex-7 (XC7K325T)

Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C

Operating Voltage
5V DC Input

Clock Source
50MHz On-board Oscillator

Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Unit

Supply Ability
10 Units Per Day

Delivery Time
1-4 Days

About Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board

Features

FPGA : AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T FBG676 package (Other devices available at request)
4GB DDR3L SODIMM SDRAM M471B5173CB0-YK0 or compatible
128 MB QSPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E) for Configuration and optional data storage
1 x 100MHz CMOS oscillator, 1x 150MHz LVDS oscillator for users
2 x 150MHz LVDS oscillator for GTP
USB 3.1 Gen 1 @ 5Gbps (USB Type-C connector)
Onboard voltage regulators for single-power rail operation
12V DC power supply
Maximum 130 IOs for user-defined purposes on FMC connector
8 x GTX lanes upto 6.6Gbps on ANSI/VITA 57.1 Standard-compliant FMC HPC connector
Micro SD Card
A Push Button for the reset pin
JTAG header for programming and debugging.
1 RGB LED for custom use.

Applications

Product Prototype Development
Communication Device Development
Accelerated Computing Integration
Development and Testing of Custom embedded processors
Signal Processing
Educational tool for Schools and Universities

Attribute	Value
Weight	2.5 lbs
FPGA	XC7K160T FBG676, XC7K325T-FBG676, XC7K410T FBG676
Memory	DDR3 4GBytes
Number Of GPIOs (Max)	130
Configuration Options	JTAG, USB
Non-Volatile Configuration Storage	N25Q128A13ESE40E
Number of Clock Sources	3
Total Number of GTX	8
Differential Pairs Length Matched	Yes
Communication	USB 3.1
Primary Clock Frequency	100MHz
HTS	8542.39.0001
ECCN	3A991.d

Robust FPGA Platform for Modern Applications

With its Xilinx Kintex-7 core and 1GB DDR3 RAM, the Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board provides a scalable solution for resource-intensive processing, signal processing, and embedded applications. High-speed USB 3.1 and Gigabit Ethernet support enable rapid prototyping and deployment in various connectivity scenarios, making it ideal for both research and industrial projects.

User-Friendly Features and Expansion

The board ensures ease of development through accessible user LEDs, push buttons, and DIP switches for manual input and feedback. Standard 2.54mm pin headers and PMOD ports accommodate a wide range of expansion modules, providing developers with extensive flexibility for custom system design and testing.

FAQ's of Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board:

Q: How can the Proteus K7 USB 3.1 Development Board be programmed?

A: You can program the Proteus K7 using JTAG or USB interfaces. It is compatible with Xilinx development tools that support the Kintex-7 (XC7K325T) series, enabling both onboard and external programmer connections for flexible development workflows.

Q: What are the primary connectivity features of this FPGA development board?

A: The board offers a comprehensive suite of connectivity options, including USB 3.1 Type-C, Micro USB, Gigabit Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C-all tailored for high-speed data transfer and versatile communication with external devices or networks.

Q: When is it beneficial to use the onboard DDR3 RAM, and what is its capacity?

A: The 1GB DDR3 RAM provides significant benefits during high-speed data processing and memory-intensive FPGA operations. It is particularly advantageous for real-time applications such as signal processing, image handling, and computation-heavy tasks.

Q: Where can I expand the board's capabilities with additional modules?

A: Expansion is facilitated through standard 2.54mm pin headers and PMOD ports, allowing integration of various peripheral modules and custom interface circuits to match your specific project requirements.

Q: What process is involved in interfacing with user inputs and indicators?

A: The board features 8 user LEDs, 4 push buttons, and 4 DIP switches. You can interact with these user interfaces through your FPGA design logic, providing input control or visual outputs as part of your project's operational workflow.

Q: How does the Proteus K7 ensure reliability and safety for users?

A: This development board is RoHS compliant and has a UL94-V0 flame-resistance rating. It features an ENIG surface finish for enhanced durability, controlled impedance, and high insulation resistance, making it robust for both laboratory and industrial environments.

Q: What advantages does the USB 3.1 interface offer over standard USB connections?

A: USB 3.1 provides significantly faster data transfer rates compared to standard USB interfaces. This benefits high-bandwidth applications, reduces programming times, and streamlines communication with PCs or other host devices.

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