SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Nereid K7 | Kintex-7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Nereid K7 is an advanced, high-performance FPGA development platform tailored for a wide array of applications ranging from complex embedded systems to high-speed digital signal processing. Driven by the powerful AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T FPGA housed in an FBG676 package, the Nereid K7 delivers exceptional processing flexibility, massive memory bandwidth, and robust communication interfaces.
Designed with a 4-lane PCI Express Gen2.0 interface and a standard ANSI/VITA 57.1 compliant FMC HPC connector, the board enables seamless integration with high-speed mezzanine cards and host computers. It features 4GB of DDR3L SODIMM memory, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video connectivity, and 4 GTP transceiver lanes running up to 6.6 Gbps, making it an ideal choice for telecommunications, high-frequency data acquisition, and hardware acceleration.
Key Features
- AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T FPGA: High-density processing core in an FBG676 package configured for advanced logic and arithmetic tasks.
- High-Speed Host Interface: 4-lane PCIe Gen2.0 (5 GT/s) connection enabling rapid data transfer directly to host systems.
- Extensive Memory Architecture: 4 GB DDR3L SODIMM SDRAM module paired with 128 Mb QSPI flash memory for configuration storage.
- FMC HPC Connector: ANSI/VITA 57.1 Standard compliant High Pin Count mezzanine connector providing up to 174 user-defined I/Os.
- GTP Transceiver Lanes: 4 dedicated GTP lanes supporting high-speed serial data rates up to 6.6 Gbps.
- Multimedia & Networking: Onboard Gigabit Ethernet port and HDMI Input/Output interfaces.
- Precision Oscillators: 1 x 100 MHz CMOS oscillator and 2 x 150 MHz LVDS oscillators (including dedicated GTP clocking).
- User Interface & Storage: Micro-SD card slot, onboard seven-segment display, user switches, and a USB-to-UART serial converter interface.
Benefits
- High Data Throughput: Combine PCIe Gen2 and 4GB DDR3L memory to handle massive data streaming streams with minimal latency.
- Modular Expansion via FMC: Easily attach specialized high-speed daughter cards using the standardized FMC HPC connector interface.
- Versatile Development Support: Configurable via JTAG or USB, with comprehensive onboard peripherals suited for rapid prototyping.
- Robust Connectivity Suite: Built-in Ethernet, HDMI, and serial bridges eliminate the need for cumbersome breakout adapters.
Applications
- High-Speed Signal Processing: Software-defined radio (SDR), radar systems, and real-time digital filtering.
- Data Acquisition & Storage: High-bandwidth data loggers utilizing DDR3L buffering and Micro-SD card storage.
- PCIe Host Acceleration: Custom hardware co-processing accelerators communicating over a 4-lane PCIe Gen2 bus.
- Telecommunications & Networking: Multi-gigabit protocol routers, packet inspection nodes, and high-speed serial communications.
Package Includes
- 1 x NumatoLab Nereid K7 PCI Express FPGA Development Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / NumatoLab Nereid Series |
| Item Type | FPGA Development Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Nereid K7 / SKU-SPIDER-NEREID-K7 |
| FPGA Device / Core | AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T (FBG676 Package) |
| Host Interface | 4-lane PCIe Gen2.0 (5 GT/s) |
| System RAM | 4 GB DDR3L SODIMM SDRAM |
| Flash Memory | 128 Mb QSPI Flash Memory |
| Mezzanine Connector | ANSI/VITA 57.1 Compliant FMC HPC Connector (Up to 174 User-Defined I/Os) |
| High-Speed Transceivers | 4 × GTP Lanes (Data rates up to 6.6 Gbps) |
| Networking & Video | Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI IN / OUT Interfaces |
| Clock Sources | 1 × 100 MHz CMOS Oscillator, 2 × 150 MHz LVDS Oscillators (Dedicated GTP Support) |
| External Storage | Micro-SD Card Slot |
| User Interface | Seven-Segment Display, User Switches, USB-to-UART Serial Converter |
| Configuration Methods | JTAG, USB |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.11 kg (110 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 16 cm × 11 cm × 5 cm |
