(SPIDER Automation) NumatoLab Neso A7 | Artix-7 USB FPGA Development Board with XC7A100T, 2Gb DDR3, PCIe 2.0, & 140 I/Os

NumatoLab Neso A7 Artix-7 FPGA Development Board | XC7A100T USB Module with PCIe 2.0 & 2Gb DDR3 | For High-Speed Embedded Prototyping & Acceleration

Description

SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Neso A7 is an advanced, flexible FPGA development module designed specifically for the development and integration of hardware-accelerated features into complex digital systems. Driven by the robust Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA housed in a CSG324 package, the Neso A7 offers the best system performance-per-watt in its class, making it an ideal choice for high-throughput, cost-sensitive commercial and academic applications.

Engineered for streamlined developer workflows, the board features a high-speed USB 2.0 interface powered by an FTDI FT2232H controller, allowing lightning-fast configuration downloads directly to the onboard SPI flash memory. With zero need for external JTAG programmers or special downloader cables, developers can iterate rapidly. Packed with 140 user I/Os, 4-lane PCIe Gen 2.0 support, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video interfaces, and a Micro-SD storage slot, the Neso A7 provides a complete ecosystem for demanding digital designs.

Key Features

• Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA: High-density programmable logic core (XC7A100T-2CSG324C in CSG324 package) optimized for high performance and low power.
• 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM Subsystem: High-bandwidth memory (MT41J128M16JT-125:K) dedicated to real-time data buffering and heavy computational tasks.
• 128Mb SPI Flash Memory: Non-volatile storage (N25Q128A13ESE40E / IS25LP128F) for reliable bitstream configuration and user data preservation.
• FTDI FT2232H USB 2.0 Controller: Dual-channel interface providing direct USB-based flash programming and serial communication.
• PCIe Gen 2.0 Support: Built-in 4-lane PCI Express Gen 2.0 capability (up to 5 GT/s) for high-speed host computer communication.
• Networking & Multimedia: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet port along with HDMI Input and Output video interfaces.
• Massive User I/O Count: 140 user-defined FPGA I/O pins plus 8 additional FTDI lines for comprehensive peripheral expansion.

Benefits

• Programmer-Free Configuration: Load bitstreams straight to onboard flash over USB 2.0 without purchasing dedicated Xilinx cables.
• High-Speed Host Interfacing: Leverage 4-lane PCIe Gen 2.0 to build high-performance PC acceleration cards and coprocessors.
• Comprehensive Peripheral Suite: Onboard Ethernet, HDMI, and Micro-SD storage eliminate the need for external breakout modules.
• Robust Prototyping Platform: Exceptional logic capacity and memory bandwidth suit complex soft-core microprocessors and digital signal processing pipelines.

Applications

• High-Speed Data Acquisition & Processing: Real-time filtering, mathematical co-processing, and multi-channel telemetry systems.
• PCI Express Accelerator Cards: Custom hardware acceleration nodes communicating directly with a host PC over PCIe.
• Embedded Networking & Communications: Custom packet routers, protocol bridges, and Ethernet-connected embedded nodes.
• Advanced Academic & R&D Labs: Cutting-edge platform for studying modern digital logic, VHDL/Verilog, and hybrid SoC architectures.

Package Includes

• 1 x NumatoLab Neso – A7 FPGA Development Board

Technical Specifications