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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
MODEL 52663
4−Channel 200 MHz A/D
with 1100 Digital Downconverters
®
Cobalt
Family VPX Board
Setting the Standard for
Digital Signal Processing
Pentek, Inc.
One Park Way
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Manual Part Number: 820.52663
(201) 818-5900
Rev: 2.2 - June 17, 2015
www.pentek.com

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  • Page 1 4−Channel 200 MHz A/D with 1100 Digital Downconverters ® Cobalt Family VPX Board Setting the Standard for Digital Signal Processing Pentek, Inc. One Park Way Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Manual Part Number: 820.52663 (201) 818-5900 Rev: 2.2 - June 17, 2015 www.pentek.com...
  • Page 2 Removed Option 703. Added Pentek model numbers for terminator board and 26−pin socket. Copyright Copyright © 2014−2015, Pentek, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without written permission. The Linux kernel is Copyright © by Linus B. Torvalds, under the terms of the General Public License (GPL).
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    The list above includes all the standard parts that are shipped with the Pentek Model 52663. The options for this product are described in this Getting Started Guide and in the Pentek Model 52663 Installation Manual (included in the box).
  • Page 4 Page 4 Model 52663 Ge t t i n g S t a rt e d G uid e Introduction ® This document describes the Pentek Model 52663 Cobalt Family VPX board, its asso− ciated software, what to consider before installation, and installation steps.
  • Page 5 Section 2.4 of the Model 52663 Installation Manual. NOTE: The Model 52663 module is shipped to boot with the Gen 1 x8 PCIe default FPGA code. However, the 5201 carrier limits this to x4 Gen 2. If you want a different default, see Section 2.4.2 of the Model 52663 Installation Manual.
  • Page 6 Page 6 Model 52663 Ge t t i n g S t a rt e d G uid e Before You Begin: Description of Software Board Support Software for the Pentek Model 71663 XMC ® Pentek’s ReadyFlow Board Support Packages (BSP) contain software support for the Model 71663 XMC.
  • Page 7: Timing And Synchronization

    NOTE: When connecting LVPECL Sync Bus pins to additional Model 71663 modules, the LVPECL pins on the LAST unit must be terminated. Pentek includes a terminating board, part # 002.71504, with your shipment for this purpose. (Additional terminating boards can be ordered with Pentek model 2140−999.)
  • Page 8 Page 8 Model 52663 Ge t t i n g S t a rt e d G uid e FPGA Digital Interfaces Model 52663 includes a Xilinx Virtex−6 FPGA. The FPGA serves as a control and status engine with data and programming interfaces to each of the onboard resources includ−...
  • Page 9: Step 1: Unpacking And Inspecting The Unit

    Model 5201 3U VPX carrier. This carrier conforms to the 3U height VPX card format as per VITA 46.0 (VPX Baseline Standard specification). To install the Model 52663, fol− low the procedure in Section 2.11 (Installing the Model 52663 in a VPX Card Cage) in the Model 52663 Installation Manual.
  • Page 10: Step 4: Installing The Cabling

    71663 XMC front panel SSMC socket receptacles on the Pentek Model 52663. These are labeled IN 1, 2, 3, and 4: one for each ADC input channel. The other cabling you install on the Model 52663’s front panel depends on how you want to handle timing and synchronization (see Timing and Synchronization). Several boards can be synchronized on the sync bus.
  • Page 11 Model 52663 Getting St arted Guide Page 11 Step 6: Using the Software ReadyFlow Software The User’s Guide for each ReadyFlow BSP provides instructions for using the Ready− Flow software. Chapter 3 provides the following: • Introduction to ReadyFlow − Provides an overview of how the software is used.
  • Page 12: Product Documentation

    Part No Type / Description 800.52663 Installation Manual - Model 52663 4-Ch. 200 MHz A/D with 1100 DDCs Cobalt Family VPX Board 800.71660 Operating Manual - Model 71660 4-Channel 200 MHz A/D Cobalt Family XMC Module 800.71663 Addendum Manual - Model 71663 4-Ch. 200 MHz A/D with 1100 DDCs Cobalt Family XMC Module 800.71603 Addendum: Model 716xx Reprogram FPGA from FLASH...

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