Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board

Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board Specification

Soldermask
Green

Silkscreen
White

Flame Resistance Level
UL94 V-0

Min. Line Spacing
0.13mm

Min. Line Width
0.13mm

Test
100% E-test

Board Type
PCI Express Development

Impedance
Controlled, 50

Hole Size
0.2mm (min)

Voltage Endurance
50V DC

Insulation Resistance
>500 M

Product Type
FPGA Development board

Base Material
FR4

Surface Finish
ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold)

Copper Thickness
1oz

Board Thickness
1.6mm

Color
Green

Panel Size
140mm x 95mm

Sensor Switch
No

Electrical Components
Includes Artix-7 FPGA, PCI Express Edge Connector, DDR3 Memory

Number Of Layers
4

FPGA Chip
Xilinx Artix-7 (XC7A35T)

Operating Temperature Range
0C to +70C

Connectivity
PCI Express x1 Gen2 Interface

LED Indicators
8 user LEDs

Memory
512MB DDR3 SDRAM

Programming Interface
JTAG

On-board Oscillator
50MHz

Expansion Interface
Pmod, FMC Standard Compatible

RoHS Compliance
Yes, Lead Free

PCB Finish
Glossy

Mounting Holes
M3, 4 corners

Button/Switches
4 user push-button switches, 4 DIP switches

Power Supply
PCIe Bus-powered or External 5V Input

Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Unit

Supply Ability
10 Units Per Day

Delivery Time
1-4 Days

About Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board

Features

FPGA: AMD Artix-7 XC7A200T in -2 FBG484I package
1 lane PCIe Gen2.0(5.0GT/s)
DDR3: 2Gb DDR3 (MT41J128M16HA-125:K or equivalent)
128 Mb QSPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E) for Configuration and optional data storage
USB to UART serial converter
1 x 100MHz CMOS oscillator
Maximum 68 IOs for user-defined purposes on ANSI/VITA 57.1 Standard-compliant FMC LPC connector
1x GTP lanes up to 6.6Gbps on ANSI/VITA 57.1 Standard-compliant FMC LPC connector
1 RGB LED for custom use
1x Trusted Platform Module (ATXXXXXX )
Dual SFP Cages
MicroSD adapter for bulk data storage
Onboard voltage regulators for single-power rail operation
Can be powered from a PCIe slot or an external power supply
JTAG header for programming and debugging
All differential pairs are length matched on the board

Applications

Parallel Processing and Accelerators
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	1.2 lbs
Dimensions	12 9 2 in
FPGA	XC7A100T-1FGG484C, XC7A200T-2FBG484I
Configuration Options	JTAG, USB
Memory	DDR3 2GBits
Number Of GPIOs (Max)	68
Non-Volatile Configuration Storage	N25Q128A13ESE40E
Total Number of GTP	4 (1x PCIe x1, 1x FMC LPC, 2x SFP )
Differential Pairs Length Matched	Yes
Communication	x1 PCIe, USB-RS232
Primary Clock Frequency	100MHz
HTS	8542.39.0001
ECCN	3A991.d

Versatile FPGA Development Platform

Experience flexible and scalable development with the Tagus A7 PCI Express Board, centered on the powerful Xilinx Artix-7 (XC7A35T) FPGA. Its combination of high-speed memory, PCIe Gen2 connectivity, and extensive user interfaces makes it suitable for a broad range of applications, from learning environments to industrial prototyping.

Seamless Expansion and Connectivity

Equipped with Pmod and FMC standard interfaces, the board allows straightforward expansion for custom peripherals or testing modules. The onboard DDR3 memory and PCI Express edge connector ensure high-speed data communication for demanding projects, all powered efficiently through PCIe or an external 5V input.

FAQ's of Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board:

Q: How can I program the Tagus A7 PCI Express Development Board?

A: The board is easily programmed via the onboard JTAG interface, compatible with standard Xilinx programming tools such as Vivado design suite. Simply connect your programming cable to the JTAG header and follow your preferred development workflow.

Q: What are the power supply options for this development board?

A: The board can be powered directly from the PCI Express bus or using an external 5V input. This dual power option offers flexibility for development and deployment in diverse environments.

Q: When is it beneficial to use the PCI Express x1 Gen2 interface on this board?

A: Employ the PCIe x1 Gen2 interface whenever you need high-speed data transfer between the FPGA board and a host system, such as for real-time data processing or interfacing with PC-based applications.

Q: Where can the Tagus A7 board be mounted?

A: With M3 mounting holes at all four corners, the board can be securely installed in custom enclosures, development racks, or test benches, facilitating safe and stable project setups.

Q: What process is involved in interfacing additional modules via the expansion interface?

A: You can utilize the Pmod and FMC standard compatible headers to connect expansion modules, such as sensors or custom boards. Simply plug compatible modules into the respective headers, configure your FPGA design, and begin utilizing the extended features.

Q: How can I monitor or debug my design with the onboard features?

A: The board provides 8 user-controlled LEDs, 4 push-buttons, and 4 DIP switches, which you can assign within your FPGA design as status indicators or user-input devices for rapid debugging and prototyping.

Q: What are the benefits of the board's RoHS compliance and quality construction?

A: Being RoHS compliant and built with lead-free processes on a 4-layer FR4 PCB with ENIG surface finish, the board ensures durability, environmental safety, and reliable signal integrity, ideal for critical prototype and production applications.

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