ML605 Evaluation Kit and FPGA Mezzanine Connectors (FMC) ?
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From: Ed McGettigan on 20 Nov 2009 13:58 On Nov 20, 8:44 am, Gabor <ga...(a)alacron.com> wrote: > On Nov 20, 2:40 am, Antti <antti.luk...(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > On Nov 20, 6:40 am, Ed McGettigan <ed.mcgetti...(a)xilinx.com> wrote: > > > > On Oct 28, 5:05 pm, Ed McGettigan <ed.mcgetti...(a)xilinx.com> wrote: > > > > > On Oct 28, 8:27 am, LucienZ <lucien.zh...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > Dear all, > > > > > > Has anyone ordered and used the ML605 Evaluation Kit?http://www.xilinx.com/products/devkits/EK-V6-ML605-G.htm > > > > > I noticed some attractive features like DDR3, PCIe Gen 2 and quite > > > > > high FPGA capacity (241,152 logic cells). Before my ordering I would > > > > > like to hear some comments. > > > > > > Another feature of this board is the adoption of the FMC interfaces. > > > > > This is a new face to me, but it looks quite promising. However I have > > > > > a concern about it: if I just want to interface some simple IO devices > > > > > (e.g. a LCD panel and some push buttons), does that mean I still have > > > > > to do the PCB layout for them with a FMC connection (previously it > > > > > could be solved just by some IO pin headers)? > > > > > > I also do not quite understand the pricing, I notice that the > > > > > XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156CES chip itself costs about $2,100, but the fledged > > > > > ML506 Kit only takes $1,995. Is this just a marketing scheme or there > > > > > are some other reasons? > > > > > > Thanks very much for your time! > > > > > Lucien > > > > > Yes, the features do make it a pretty cool board. :-) > > > > > The main board already has push buttons, LEDS and a LCD so you are > > > > covered there. If you do want add on additional peripherals then yes, > > > > you will need to design a board as it isn't practical to attach wires > > > > to the FMC connectors. > > > > > Xilinx will/should be releasing a FMC that is primarily intending for > > > > simple debug and is comprised of a series of 100 mil headers that are > > > > connected to the FMC connector. This board could also be used for > > > > prototyping purposes. > > > > > Ed McGettigan > > > > -- > > > > Xilinx Inc.- Hide quoted text - > > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > This board is now available for sale.http://www.xilinx.com/products/devkits/HW-FMC-DBG-G.htmitshouldbe > > > sold under the HW-FMC-105-DEBUG-G part number, I'm not sure what > > > happened along the way. > > > > Ed McGettigan > > > -- > > > Xilinx Inc. > > > super! > > 159$ for simplest connector brreakout board > > > this is more than many lower cost FPGA boards cost. > > > but this is Xilinx marketing. > > > Antti > > Have you priced out the connectors?- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Again, with the FUD on the connector cost?? The FMC connector that is used on the board is not a significant factor in the cost of the board. If the component cost was reduced to $0 the end price would not have changed by very much. Ed McGettigan -- Xilinx Inc. |