ML605 Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board

Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board Overview

Features:

• (8) Lane PCIe Interface
• Tri-Mode Ethernet PHY
• General Purpose I/O
• Virtex-6 FPGA

The Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board Price & Specs

Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board Description

Functions

Provides development platform for prototyping and evaluating high-performance digital signal processing and embedded computing applications using reconfigurable logic fabric, supports PCIe connectivity, DDR3 memory interfaces, Ethernet communication, serial interfaces, and analog-to-digital conversion capabilities for algorithm validation and system integration testing in telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and high-performance computing applications.

Platforms

Evaluation and development platform featuring a Virtex-6 FPGA for high-performance computing, digital signal processing, and embedded system design. Supports PCIe integration, high-speed memory interfaces, and various I/O protocols. Ideal for prototyping complex algorithms, hardware acceleration, telecommunications applications, and signal processing systems. Compatible with Xilinx development tools and IP cores. Serves as a reference design for high-performance FPGA-based solutions in data center, military, aerospace, and industrial automation environments.

Applications

FPGA prototype development and verification platform supporting PCIe Gen2 x8, DDR3 SODIMM memory interface, gigabit Ethernet, and high-speed serial transceivers up to 6.5Gbps. Enables hardware acceleration algorithm development, signal processing implementations, embedded system prototyping, and proof-of-concept designs. Commonly deployed for telecommunications infrastructure testing, video processing pipeline development, software-defined radio applications, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and ASIC emulation. Supports partial reconfiguration experiments, SerDes characterization, and multi-gigabit transceiver protocol development including 10GbE, SATA, and custom high-speed serial interfaces.

Interfaces

Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T FPGA with 1156-pin FFG package; 512 MB DDR3 SODIMM memory; 128 Mb Platform Flash XL; 32 MB Linear BPI Flash; System ACE CompactFlash socket; USB JTAG (Mini-B connector); fixed differential 200 MHz oscillator and socketed 2.5V oscillator; multiple SMA connectors for differential clocks and Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (GTX MGTs); FMC connectors—1 High Pin Count (HPC) and 1 Low Pin Count (LPC); PCI Express endpoint (Gen1 x8 or Gen2 x4) with standard PCIe edge connector; SFP module connector for serial transceivers; 10/100/1000 tri-speed Ethernet PHY with RJ-45; USB-to-UART bridge; DVI output (DVI connector); I2C bus with EEPROM; additional user I/O including buttons and DIP switches[1][2][3][5].

Specifications

FPGA evaluation platform featuring Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156 device with 241,152 logic cells, 37,680 slices, and 14.976 Mb block RAM. Provides PCIe x8 edge connector, DDR3 SODIMM memory interface, SFP+ optical transceiver cage, HDMI input/output ports, USB-UART bridge, and JTAG configuration interface. Includes user LEDs, DIP switches, push buttons for prototyping. Operates from 12V external power supply with on-board switching regulators. Supports high-speed serial communication up to 6.6 Gbps, video processing applications, networking protocol development, and algorithm acceleration prototyping.

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Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

• Xilinx ML605 Manual (pdf)
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Xilinx ML605 Virtex-6 FPGA Evaluation Board Specs

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