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Xilinx ML605 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
DDR3 SODIMM1GB
Flash Memory128MB
Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbps
USBUSB 2.0
Clocking200 MHz oscillator
USB Ports1
Ethernet Ports1
FPGA DeviceXilinx Virtex-6 LX240T
MemoryDDR3
PCI Expressx8
ConnectorsFMC
Expansion SlotsFMC
Power ConnectorATX
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Power SupplyATX

Summary

Preface: About This Guide

Additional Documentation

Lists related Xilinx documents for download.

Additional Support Resources

Details on how to find technical support via the Xilinx website.

Chapter 1: ML605 Evaluation Board

Overview

Introduces the ML605 board and its target FPGA.

Features

Lists the key hardware features and components of the ML605 board.

Block Diagram

Shows a high-level block diagram of the ML605 board and its peripherals.

Related Xilinx Documents

Lists related Xilinx documents and resources for additional information.

Detailed Description

Provides detailed descriptions of the ML605 board's components and features.

1. Virtex-6 XC6 VLX240 T-1 FFG1156 FPGA

Details the main FPGA chip installed on the ML605 board.

IO Voltage Rails

Details the voltage rails supplied to the FPGA I/O banks on the ML605 board.

2. 512 MB DDR3 Memory SODIMM

Describes the 512MB DDR3 SODIMM memory module and its connections.

3. 128 Mb Platform Flash XL

Details the 128Mb Platform Flash XL device used for FPGA configuration.

4. 32 MB Linear BPI Flash

Details the 32MB Linear BPI Flash memory used for configuration and storage.

ML605 Flash Boot Options

Explains how to select between Platform Flash and BPI Flash for boot.

5. System ACE CF and CompactFlash Connector

Describes the System ACE CF controller and CompactFlash card interface.

6. USB JTAG

Explains the USB JTAG interface for configuration and debugging.

7. Clock Generation

Details the three FPGA fabric clock sources available on the ML605.

8. Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (GTX MGTs)

Describes the 20 MGTs available on the ML605 and their connectivity.

9. PCI Express Endpoint Connectivity

Details the PCIe x8 edge connector and its connectivity for Gen1 and Gen2.

10. SFP Module Connector

Describes the SFP connector for network modules and its control signals.

11. 101001000 Tri-Speed Ethernet PHY

Details the Marvell Alaska PHY for Ethernet communications at various speeds.

SGMII GTX Transceiver Clock Generation

Describes the clock generation for the SGMII GTX transceiver.

12. USB-to-UART Bridge

Explains the Silicon Labs CP2103GM USB-to-UART bridge for serial communication.

13. USB Controller

Details the Cypress CY7C67300 USB Host and Peripheral Controller.

14. DVI Codec

Describes the Chrontel CH7301C DVI connector for video output.

15. IIC Bus

Details the four IIC bus interfaces implemented on the ML605 board.

8 Kb NV Memory

Details the ST Microelectronics M24C08 IIC parameter storage memory device.

16. Status LEDs

Defines the various status LEDs on the ML605 board and their meanings.

Ethernet PHY Status LEDs

Describes the status LEDs for the Ethernet PHY connection.

FPGA INIT and DONE LEDs

Explains the LEDs indicating FPGA initialization and configuration status.

17. User IO

Lists the user and general purpose I/O capabilities available on the ML605.

18. Switches

Lists and describes the various switches on the ML605 evaluation board.

19. VITA 57.1 FMC HPC Connector

Details the VITA 57.1 FMC High Pin Count connector.

Power Supply Voltages for HPC Connector

Lists the power supply voltages and specifications for the HPC connector.

20. VITA 57.1 FMC LPC Connector

Details the VITA 57.1 FMC Low Pin Count connector.

21. Power Management

Covers board power management, including AC adapter and input power.

22. System Monitor

Provides an overview of the System Monitor functionality for monitoring FPGA conditions.

ML605 Board Power Monitor

Explains the implementation of the 12V power monitor using auxiliary input channels.

Fan Controller

Describes the fan controller circuitry for thermal management.

FPGA Power Supply Margining

Explains how to use PMBus for FPGA power supply margining.

System Monitor ML605 Demonstration Design

Describes evaluation using a MicroBlaze-based reference design.

Configuration Options

Appendix A: Default Switch and Jumper Settings

Default Switch Settings

Lists the default configurations for the board's DIP switches and slide switches.

Default Jumper Settings

Lists the default configurations for the board's jumpers.

Appendix B: VITA 57.1 FMC LPC (J63) and HPC (J64) Connector Pinout

VITA 57.1 FMC LPC and HPC Connector Pinouts

Provides pinout details for the FMC LPC and HPC connectors.

Appendix C: ML605 Master UCF

ML605 Master UCF

Provides the UCF template for ML605 designs and pin mapping.

Appendix D: References

References

Lists supporting documentation for Virtex-6 FPGAs, tools, and IP.

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