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Prior to using the ML42x platforms, users should be familiar with Xilinx resources. See
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Introduction

The ML42x platform allows designers to investigate and experiment with the features of
RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs). This document describes the features and
operation of the boards.
The platforms and their corresponding packages are shown in
Table 1: Platforms, Devices, and Packages

Features

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for direct links to Xilinx documentation. See the following locations
EDK: www.xilinx.com/edk
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ISE Design Suite: www.xilinx.com/ise
Answer Browser: www.xilinx.com/support
Virtex-4 FPGAs: www.xilinx.com/virtex-4
ChipScope™ Pro: www.xilinx.com/chipscope
Platform
ML421 XC4VFX60
ML423 XC4VFX100
ML424 XC4VFX100
Virtex-4 FPGA (referred to as the device under test, or DUT, in this user guide)
Onboard power supplies for all necessary voltages capable of supplying 1.5A to 6A
Power supply jacks for optional use of external power supplies
JTAG configuration port for use with Parallel Cable III and Parallel Cable IV cables
System ACE configuration controller
RS-232 serial port
MGT power supply module for supporting all transceiver power requirements
Two 2.5V/3.3V global clock oscillator sockets
Two single-ended global clock inputs with SMA connectors
Two differential global clock inputs with SMA connectors
Xilinx Generic Interface (XGI)
SuperClock module with XGI
24 or 96 pairs of SMA connectors for the RocketIO transceivers
Power indicator LEDs
General purpose DIP switches, LEDs, and pushbutton switches
One differential local clock input with SMAs
Four differential MGT clock inputs with SMAs
EU-RoHS-compliant
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Device Package
FF672
FF1152
FF1517
Table 1.
ML42x User Guide
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