Evaluation Boards - Embedded - Complex Logic (FPGA, CPLD)

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Intel

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DK-K7-EMBD-G-J

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Xilinx

KINTEX-7 FPGA KC705 EMB EVAL KIT

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SLG46537V-DIP

SLG46537V-DIP

Dialog Semiconductor

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SLG46533V-DIP

Dialog Semiconductor

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Dialog Semiconductor

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SLG46621V-DIP

Dialog Semiconductor

20-PIN DIP PROTO BOARD. PERFECT

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LIFCL-VIP-SI-EVN

LIFCL-VIP-SI-EVN

Lattice Semiconductor

BRD EV VIP SENS INPUT CRSLINK-NX

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EK-U1-KCU105-G-J

EK-U1-KCU105-G-J

Xilinx

KIT EVAL FPGA KCU105 JAPAN

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CORE429-SA

CORE429-SA

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

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Terasic

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SLG46535V-DIP

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Dialog Semiconductor

20-PIN DIP PROTO BOARD. PERFECT

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K0117

K0117

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TE0808-04-9BE21-AS

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Trenz Electronic

STARTER KIT TE0808-04-9

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EK-U1-ZCU111-G-J

EK-U1-ZCU111-G-J

Xilinx

EVAL BOARD KIT ZCU111 W/O PWR SP

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SLG46583V-DIP

SLG46583V-DIP

Dialog Semiconductor

20-PIN DIP PROTO BOARD. PERFECT

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SLG46117V-DIP

SLG46117V-DIP

Dialog Semiconductor

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DK-SI-1SGX-L-A

DK-SI-1SGX-L-A

Intel

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EK-K7-KC705-G-J

EK-K7-KC705-G-J

Xilinx

KINTEX-7 FPGA KC705 EVAL KIT

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EK-A7-AC701-G-J

EK-A7-AC701-G-J

Xilinx

KIT EVAL ARTIX7 AC701 JAPAN

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LCMXO3D-PFR-EVN

LCMXO3D-PFR-EVN

Lattice Semiconductor

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Evaluation Boards - Embedded - Complex Logic (FPGA, CPLD)

1. Overview

Evaluation boards for Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) are hardware platforms designed to test and develop embedded systems using reconfigurable logic. These boards enable engineers to prototype custom digital circuits without permanent integrated circuit fabrication. As key tools in modern electronics development, they support rapid iteration for applications ranging from aerospace systems to consumer electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
FPGA Evaluation BoardHigh logic density, reconfigurable fabric, DSP blocks, high-speed transceivers5G baseband processing, AI accelerators
CPLD Development KitLower power consumption, non-volatile configuration, simpler architectureIndustrial motor control, protocol bridging
SoC Embedded BoardCombines FPGA fabric with hard processor cores (ARM, RISC-V)Smart sensors, autonomous vehicle perception systems
Prototype Verification PlatformMulti-FPGA systems with clock/data synchronizationASIC pre-validation, high-energy physics experiments

3. Structure and Components

Typical evaluation boards include: - FPGA/CPLD chip with BGA packaging - On-board memory (DDR4 SDRAM, QDR SRAM) - Communication interfaces (PCIe Gen4, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.2) - Power management circuits with multiple voltage rails - Debug interfaces (JTAG, UART, FTDI chips) - Expansion headers (FMC, PMOD) - Oscillators and clock distribution networks

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescription
Logic Elements CountDefines design complexity capacity (e.g., 500K-2M LUTs for high-end FPGAs)
Max Clock FrequencyDetermines processing speed (up to 1.6GHz for networking applications)
I/O Count & StandardsSupports LVDS, SSTL, HSTL (e.g., 1024 differential pairs)
Power ConsumptionThermal design power (TDP) range 5W-35W
Memory BandwidthUp to 256-bit AXI interfaces with 1866MT/s DDR4
Transceiver Speed28Gbps/58Gbps serial links for optical communication

5. Application Areas

Major industries include: - Telecommunications (5G NR base stations, optical transport) - Industrial Automation (real-time motion control, machine vision) - Automotive (ADAS sensor fusion, autonomous driving) - Medical Imaging (ultrasound beamforming, MRI reconstruction) - Consumer Electronics (AR/VR video processing) - Scientific Research (particle detector data acquisition)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Product
Xilinx (AMD)Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU106
Intel (Altera)Stratix 10 GX 10M Evaluation Board
Lattice SemiconductoriCE40 UltraPlus Breakout Board
Microchip (Microsemi)SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA Development Kit
Allwinner (China)Tang Nano 9K FPGA Module

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: - Match logic density to design complexity with 20% margin - Verify interface compatibility (e.g., PCIe Gen5 vs Gen4) - Assess power delivery capability for worst-case scenarios - Check toolchain support (Vivado, Quartus, Lattice Diamond) - Consider thermal management requirements - Evaluate available IP core ecosystem - Compare cost/performance ratio for production scalability

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - AI/ML acceleration with quantized neural networks - Heterogeneous integration (photonics, RF components) - Open-source toolchain development (e.g., Yosys, SymbiFlow) - Energy-efficient architectures for edge computing - Increased adoption in safety-critical systems (ISO 26262 compliance) - Growth of RISC-V based FPGA SoCs - China's domestic substitution initiatives (Huawei HiSilicon, Phytium)

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