FPGA system designers have no shortage of FPGA options for their next-gen end market solution. Xilinx continues to expand their UltraScale+ families. Intel PSG/Altera will ramp Arria 10 and Stratix 10 solutions well in to 2018.
New FPGA products require a new generation of FPGA development platforms. Thankfully, both the Xilinx and Intel PSG/Altera design partner ecosystems thrive at launching just what the market needs. Several new platforms feature key Samtec interconnect options that complement FPGA-based systems.
REFLEX CES Sargon Stratix 10 FPGA FMC+ IDK
The REFLEX CES Sargon Stratix 10 FPGA FMC+ IDK provides developers the best out-of-the-box experience and the best-in-class compact hardware platform with the most efficient intuitive software environment.
Its unique install and GUI interface allows an immediate start, and its reference designs enable fast turn-around designs, shortening and securing developments. Target markets include High-Performance Computing and IP & ASIC Prototyping.
Featured Samtec Products:
- VITA 57.4 FMC+ (HSPC) 560 I/O Female Connector (Samtec P/N: ASP-184329-01)
- Two FireFly™ two-piece SMT connector systems (UCC8/UEC5-2 Series)
- High Speed Edge Card connector, right angle (LSHM Series)
REFLEX CES Achilles Arria 10 SoC SoM IDK
The REFLEX CES Achilles Arria 10 SoC SoM IDK provides FPGA developers a ready-made Arria 10 development platform combining a good out-of-the-box experience, compact hardware and an intuitive software environment.
Featuring an ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore and up to 660KLEs of advanced low-power FPGA logic elements, the Arria 10 SoC combines the flexibility and ease of programming of a CPU with FPGA configurability and parallel processing power.
The Achilles platform offers four standardized FMC interfaces to give users a unique, flexible, fast designing high-end solution. Multiple features make Achilles an ideal Arria 10 FPGA development platform:
- Support for high-density Arria 10 SoC FPGAs
- Excellent signal integrity
- A high number of IOs accessible through the FMC connectors and
The Achilles platform offers an ultra-compact form factor (86 mm x 95 mm) ideal for dense applications. Target markets include Automotive, Video Broadcast, Machine/Intelligent Vision, Industrial, Military, Test & Measurement and Medical.
Featured Samtec Products:
- VITA 57.1 FMC (HPC) 400 I/O Female Connector (Samtec P/N: ASP-134602-01)
- VITA 57.1 FMC (HPC) 400 I/O Male Connector (Samtec P/N: ASP-134486-01)
Avnet UltraZed PCIe Carrier Card
The Avnet UltraZed PCIe Carrier Card supports the UltraZed-EG™ System-on-Module (SOM), providing easy access to the full 180 user I/O, 26 PS MIO, and 4 PS GTR transceivers available from the UltraZed-EG SOM via three Micro Headers.
Two 140-pin Micro Headers on the carrier card mate with the UltraZed-EG SOM, connecting 180 of the UltraZed-EG Programmable Logic (PL) I/O to 2 Digilent Pmod™ compatible interfaces, FMC LPC slot, LVDS Touch Panel interface, push button switches, DIP switches, LEDs, Xilinx SYSMON, and clock oscillator.
Featured Samtec Products:
- 3x Pmod Expansion Connectors (SSW-106-02-T-D-RA)
- VITA 57.1 FMC (LPC) 160 I/O Female Connector (Samtec P/N: ASP-134603-01)
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