SPIDER Automation Digilent USB104 A7 | Artix-7 Industrial FPGA Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation Digilent USB104 A7 boasts exceptional processing power and versatility in a compact, ruggedized package tailored specifically for industrial SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) applications. Designed to withstand harsh operating environments across an extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to 100°C), the USB104 A7 features the robust Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA core.
Equipped with a standardized SYZYGY port, the board allows engineers to quickly develop and deploy customized FPGA-based data acquisition and signal processing solutions through compatible Zmod expansion modules. Supported by 512MB of high-speed DDR3 memory, 16MB Quad-SPI configuration flash, and comprehensive USB bridging interfaces for high-speed host communication, it provides a dependable foundation for industrial automation, embedded OEM systems, telecommunications, and aerospace designs.
Key Features
- Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA: High-performance logic fabric featuring 101,440 logic cells, 240 DSP slices, and 4,860 Kbits of fast block RAM.
- Extended Thermal Range: Industrial-grade design engineered to operate reliably across extreme temperatures from -40°C to 100°C.
- High-Speed Memory Subsystem: 512MB DDR3 / DDR3L RAM operating on a 16-bit bus (up to 800 MT/s at 1.5V) for bandwidth-heavy buffering.
- SYZYGY Expansion Interface: Native port supporting high-speed data acquisition via plug-and-play Zmod expansion modules.
- Configuration Storage: 16MB Quad-SPI Flash memory dedicated to storing reliable FPGA hardware configuration bitstreams.
- Advanced USB Interface: Integrated USB-JTAG programming circuitry, USB-UART bridge, and Adept DPTI/DSPI interface for high-speed host-to-FPGA data transfers.
- Rugged System Control: Dual onboard push-buttons and a standard 5V power input rating designed for embedded integration.
Benefits
- Optimized for SWaP Applications: Combines high compute density and low power consumption into a compact, robust industrial footprint.
- Rapid Prototyping with SYZYGY: Eliminate custom analog front-end design hurdles by snapping in high-speed Zmod modules directly.
- Reliable Host Communication: Multi-functional USB bridge supports debugging, JTAG programming, and high-throughput data streaming simultaneously.
- Industrial-Grade Durability: Built to meet the rigid reliability demands of factory floors, defense systems, and remote telemetry.
Applications
- Industrial Automation & Control: Real-time sensor processing, motor drive logic controllers, and factory automation nodes.
- High-Speed Data Acquisition: Modular oscilloscope, waveform generator, and signal analyzer systems utilizing Zmod peripherals.
- Telecommunications & Mil-Aero: Ruggedized embedded computing, radar signal processing, and communication protocol bridging.
- Embedded OEM Systems: Custom hardware acceleration units embedded into larger industrial equipment.
Package Includes
- 1 x Digilent USB104 A7: Artix-7 FPGA Development Board with SYZYGY-Compatible Expansion
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Digilent Model Series |
| Item Type | FPGA Development Board, Expansion Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | USB104 A7 / SKU-SPIDER-USB104-A7 |
| FPGA Device / Core | Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T |
| Logic Cells | 101,440 |
| DSP Slices | 240 |
| Block Memory | 4,860 Kbits |
| System RAM | 512 MB DDR3 / DDR3L (16-bit bus @ 800 MT/s at 1.5V or 667 MT/s at 1.35V) |
| Configuration Flash | 16MB Quad-SPI Flash for FPGA Configuration |
| Expansion Port | SYZYGY Port for Zmod Data Acquisition Modules |
| USB & Data Interfaces | USB-JTAG Programming Circuitry, USB-UART Bridge, Adept DPTI/DSPI High-Speed Data Transfer Interface |
| Onboard Controls | 2 × Push-Buttons |
| Power Rating | 5V DC Input |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 100°C (Industrial Grade) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.593 kg (593 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 24 cm × 16 cm × 8 cm |