Summary of HIGH-PERFORMANCE FPGA MODULES WITH SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 INTERFACES
This article highlights the XEM7310MT FPGA module by Opal Kelly, designed for high-performance data acquisition. Leveraging Xilinx Artix-7 technology and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, it enables rapid prototyping for complex systems like machine vision, LIDAR, and software-defined radio. The module offloads host processors through efficient FPGA processing, offering over 340 MiB/s performance and extensive I/O capabilities via the FrontPanel SDK.
Parts used in the XEM7310MT FPGA Module:
- Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A75T or XC7A200T
- Cypress FX3 for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface
- 1-GiB DDR3 with 32-bit data bus
- Low-jitter 200 MHz clock oscillator
- 136 user I/O including MRCC and SRCC pins
- 1 Gigabit Transceiver Quad (4 tx pairs, 4 rx pairs, 2 ref clk pairs)
- FrontPanel SDK API supporting C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java
The capabilities of sensors and sensing systems have grown considerably in recent years, making data acquisition (DAQ) systems increasingly complex as the amount of data flowing and the processing required in these systems multiplies. FPGA devices are perfectly suited to high performance DAQ because of their flexibility, configurability, performance, and parallel processing capabilities. Data ingress and pre-processing with FPGAs is unmatched with any other technology.
From custom machine vision cameras to extremely sophisticated research-grade metrology and cutting-edge LIDAR systems, Opal Kelly modules and the FrontPanel SDK allow our customers to focus on their core competency to leap ahead of the competition and stay on the bleeding edge. Engineers leverage FrontPanel, relying on a proven system for professional-grade USB connectivity.
The XEM7310MT Artix-7 based FPGA module offers a turnkey SuperSpeed USB 3.0 host interface using Opal Kelly’s FrontPanel SDK. System designers can build fully-operational prototype and production designs quickly by integrating this device into their product. From multi-sensor aggregators to high-speed JESD-204B data acquisition and software-defined radio, the XEM7310MT provides multiple interfaces to manage data ingress and egress with the flexible and efficient power of FPGA processing to offload host processors.
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XEM7310MT Product Features:
- Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A75T or XC7A200T
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface (Cypress FX3) for configuration and data transfer
- Measured performance over 340 MiB/s
- 1-GiB DDR3 with 32-bit data bus
- Low-jitter 200 MHz clock oscillator
- 136 user I/O including MRCC and SRCC pins
- 1 Gigabit Transceiver Quad (4 tx pairs, 4 rx pairs, 2 ref clk pairs)
- FrontPanel SDK: Complete Application Programmer’s Interface (API) in C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java
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- Why are FPGA devices suited for high performance DAQ?
FPGA devices are perfectly suited due to their flexibility, configurability, performance, and parallel processing capabilities. - What interfaces does the XEM7310MT offer for data ingress and egress?
The module provides multiple interfaces including a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 host interface and a 1 Gigabit Transceiver Quad. - Can engineers use the FrontPanel SDK with Python?
Yes, the FrontPanel SDK includes a complete Application Programmer's Interface in languages such as C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java. - What is the measured performance of the XEM7310MT over USB 3.0?
The measured performance is over 340 MiB/s. - How many user I/O pins does the XEM7310MT include?
The module includes 136 user I/O pins, which encompass MRCC and SRCC pins. - What types of applications can utilize this FPGA module?
Applications include multi-sensor aggregators, high-speed JESD-204B data acquisition, software-defined radio, custom machine vision cameras, and research-grade metrology. - Does the module support configuration and data transfer via USB?
Yes, it features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface using Cypress FX3 for both configuration and data transfer.
