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Xilinx VCU128 User Manual

Xilinx VCU128
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VCU128 Evaluaon Board
User Guide
UG1302 (v1.0) December 21, 2018
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Xilinx VCU128 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MemoryDDR4
Memory Capacity16 GB
PCIeGen3 x16
Power Supply12V
LED IndicatorsYes
USBUSB 3.0
FPGA DeviceVirtex UltraScale+ VU9P
ConnectivityPCIe
Ethernet10 GbE

Summary

Revision History

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Provides a general overview of the VCU128 board's features and FPGA.

Block Diagram

Illustrates the VCU128 evaluation board's hardware components and their interconnections.

Board Features

Lists the key hardware features and capabilities of the VCU128 evaluation board.

Board Specifications

Details the physical dimensions, environmental operating conditions, and voltage requirements.

Chapter 2: Board Setup and Configuration

Electrostatic Discharge Caution

Provides essential safety guidelines to prevent ESD damage to electronic components.

Board Component Location

Guides users to identify the physical location of board components using figures.

Installing the Board in a PC Chassis

Explains the physical installation process of the VCU128 board into a PC chassis.

FPGA Configuration

Describes the methods and modes for configuring the FPGA on the VCU128 board.

Chapter 3: Board Component Descriptions

I/O Voltage Rails

Lists the voltage levels supplied to the FPGA's I/O banks.

DDR4 Component Memory

Describes the 4.5 GB DDR4 memory system, its specifications, and FPGA connections.

RLD3 Component Memory

Details the 288 MB RLD3 memory system, its specifications, and FPGA connections.

QDR4 Component Memory

Describes the QDR4 SRAM component, its specifications, and FPGA connections.

Quad SPI Flash Memory

Explains the Quad SPI flash memory used for boot images and data storage.

USB JTAG Interface

Covers JTAG connectivity for configuration and debugging via USB.

Clock Generation

Lists and details the various clock sources available for the FPGA.

GTY Transceivers

Explains the high-speed serial transceivers and their organization.

PCI Express Endpoint Connectivity

Details the PCIe interface, its speeds, and connectivity.

28 Gb/s zQSFP+ Module Connectors

Describes the QSFP28 connectors for high-speed optical modules.

10/100/1000 Mb/s Tri-speed Ethernet PHY

Explains the Ethernet PHY for network connectivity.

I2C Bus, Topology, and Switches

Details the I2C bus implementation, including switches and topology.

Status and User LEDs

Defines the board's status and user LEDs, indicating operational states.

User GPIO

Covers user-programmable general-purpose I/O including LEDs and switches.

Switches

Describes the onboard power switch and configuration pushbutton.

FPGA Mezzanine Card Interface

Explains the FMC+ connector and its implementation on the board.

Board Power System

Provides an overview of the board's power supply architecture.

System Controller

Details the onboard Zynq system controller and its management utility.

Configuration Options

Outlines the supported FPGA configuration modes and settings.

Appendix A: VITA 57.4 FMCP Connector Pinouts

Overview

Introduces the pinout details for the FMC connector J18 based on VITA 57.4.

Appendix B: Xilinx Constraints File

Overview

Explains the purpose and usage of the Xilinx Design Constraints (XDC) file template.

Appendix C: Regulatory and Compliance Information

Overview

Introduces the EU directives and standards the product conforms to.

CE Directives

Lists relevant European Union directives for safety and compatibility.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details EMC standards related to IT equipment disturbance and immunity.

Compliance Markings

Explains WEEE, RoHS, and CE compliance markings and their significance.

Appendix D: Additional Resources and Legal Notices

Xilinx Resources

Points to Xilinx support resources like Answers, Documentation, and Forums.

Documentation Navigator and Design Hubs

Describes tools for accessing Xilinx documents, videos, and tutorials.

References

Lists relevant documents, datasheets, and websites for further information.

Please Read: Important Legal Notices

Contains crucial legal disclaimers, warranties, and terms of use.

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