Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA AC701 User Manual

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Basic Hardware Bring-up with Built-In Self-Test
2. Set the USB-UART connection to a known PORT in the Device Manager:
a. Right-click the Computer desktop icon and select Properties.
b. Click Device Manager.
c. Right-click the Cypress device in the list, and select Properties (see Figure 6).
d. Click the Port Settings tab, then click the Advanced… button.
e. Select an open COM port between COM1 and COM4 (see Figure 7).
Note:
Steps and diagrams refer to a Windows host PC.
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Figure 6: Selecting the Cypress Driver in the Device Manager
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Figure 7: Setting the Port for the Cypress Driver
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Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Specifications

General

Logic Cells	215, 360
DSP Slices	740
Block RAM	13, 140 Kbits
PCIe Interface	Gen2 x4
DDR3 Memory	1 GB
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps
Flash Memory	128 Mb
Form Factor	ATX
FPGA Device	XC7A200T-2FBG676C
USB	USB-JTAG/UART
Configuration	SPI Flash, JTAG
Clocking	200 MHz
Expansion Connectors	FMC
Clock Management Tiles	6
Power Supply	12V
Operating Temperature	0°C to 85°C

Summary

Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit Overview

Introduction to the AC701 Evaluation Kit

Overview of the Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit and its features.

Basic Hardware Bring-up with Built-In Self-Test

Introduction and Setup

Explains BIST, hardware setup, board configuration, and connection steps.

Run the BIST Application

Guide to downloading, unzipping, and running the BIST design files.

AMS Bring-up with AMS101 Evaluation Card

Introduction and Evaluation Steps

Overview of AMS features and steps for evaluating analog signals.

Advanced Bring-up with Base TRD

Introduction, Features, and Setup

Details TRD overview, features, hardware setup, and driver installation.

Using the Application GUI

Configuration and monitoring using the application GUI for TRD testing.

Additional Resources

Xilinx Resources

Support website links for Answers, Documentation, Downloads, and Forums.

References

Supplemental websites providing useful material for the guide.

Warranty