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Product description: AX7035B - FPGA development board - AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T
The ALINX AX7035B is a development platform powered by the AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T-2FGG484I processor. The board allows you to design your own digital circuits, controllers, communication interfaces, and hardware accelerators working in parallel. With DDR3 memory, HDMI , Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and numerous expansion connectors, it can be used as a base for projects involving image processing, data transmission, and control. The platform offers an HDMI input supporting up to 720p at 60Hz and an HDMI output supporting up to 1080p at 60Hz. Two 40-pin ports with a 2.54mm pitch allow you to connect cameras , TFT displays, high-speed sensors, and other ALINX modules. Built-in buttons, LEDs, a seven-segment display, and a temperature sensor simplify testing your designs without the need for additional components.
AX7035B - FPGA development board - AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T.
A rich set of interfaces makes the board suitable for projects requiring capturing, processing and sending large amounts of data.
Main features of the ALINX AX7035B board
- AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T chip : energy-efficient FPGA logic manufactured in 28 nm technology
- 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM : fast data buffer for image processing and demanding algorithms
- 16 MB QSPI Flash : stores FPGA configuration and user data
- HDMI input and output : Support for image capture, analysis, and generation projects
- Gigabit Ethernet : fast network communication at speeds from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps
- USB 2.0 interface : communication with a computer at speeds up to 480 Mb/s
- USB UART : convenient diagnostic data transfer and serial communication
- MicroSD slot : supports cards in SD and SPI modes
- Two 40-pin expansion ports : 34 IO lines each for cooperation with external modules
- MIPI FPC connector : possibility to connect a compatible camera module
- Six-digit display : presentation of results, statuses and numerical data
- LM75 temperature sensor : temperature measurement in the board's surroundings
- JTAG interface : FPGA configuration and debugging
- 5V power supply : single input to power the entire platform
Components and connectors located on the AX7035B board
The most important interfaces are arranged to facilitate connecting cables and expansion modules. As shown on the board, the following are included:
- 40-pin expansion port
- Power input
- Power switch
- Gigabit Ethernet connector
- UART interface
- USB 2.0 interface
- JTAG connector
- HDMI input
- HDMI output
- XC7A35T system
- MIPI connector
- 40-pin expansion port
Arrangement of components on the board.
The ALINX AX7035B can be used as an educational platform, prototyping platform or as part of a research and development bench.
AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T - an efficient FPGA for parallel processing
The heart of the platform is the AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T-2FGG484I , a programmable FPGA packaged in a 484-pin package. This device allows you to create hardware logic blocks that perform multiple operations simultaneously, making it ideal for tasks requiring low latency and deterministic execution time. It can be used to implement controllers, digital filters, communication interfaces, and image processing pipelines, among other things. The Artix 7 architecture was built using 28nm technology and provides a favorable performance-to-power-to-cost ratio. Unlike a traditional microprocessor, an FPGA doesn't simply execute sequential program instructions; it allows you to design your own hardware structure. This allows the AX7035B to handle high-speed data streams, perform parallel processing, and work with multiple peripherals simultaneously.
| AX7035B Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Main system | AMD Artix 7 XC7A35T |
| Layout variant | XC7A35T-2FGG484I |
| FPGA housing | FGG484 |
| Manufacturing technology | 28 nm |
| RAM | 256MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| DDR3 memory bus width | 16 bits by instruction |
| DDR3 read and write frequency | up to 400 MHz |
| Theoretical memory bandwidth | up to 12.8 Gb/s |
| Non-volatile memory | 16MB QSPI Flash |
| Clock generator | 50 MHz |
| Network interface | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Ethernet interface speed | 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s or 1000 Mb/s |
| Ethernet PHY chip | JL2121 |
| Image input | 1 x HDMI |
| Maximum HDMI input resolution | 720p at 60Hz |
| Image output | 1 x HDMI |
| Maximum HDMI output resolution | 1080p at 60Hz |
| USB interface | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 controller | FT232H |
| Maximum USB 2.0 speed | 480 Mb/s |
| Serial interface | 1 x USB UART |
| USB UART controller | CP2102GM |
| UART connector | miniUSB |
| Memory card slot | 1 x microSD |
| Memory card operating modes | SD and SPI |
| EEPROM memory | 1 x 512 B 24LC04 |
| Temperature sensor | LM75 |
| Expansion ports | 2 x 40 pins |
| Expansion port raster | 2.54 mm |
| Number of IO lines per expansion port | 34 |
| Camera connector | 1 x 15-pin FPC MIPI |
| Programming interface | 1 x JTAG |
| Display | six-digit seven-segment display |
| Buttons | 1 x Reset and 4 x user buttons |
| Diodes | 1 x PWR, 1 x DONE, 1 x RXD, 1 x TXD and 4 x user LED |
| Power supply | 5V |
| Dimensions | 130 x 90 mm |
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