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FreeForm/Express S6
PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier
User Manual
Connect Tech Inc.
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
N1K 1S6
Tel:
519-836-1291
Toll:
800-426-8979 (North America only)
Fax:
519-836-4878
Email: sales@connecttech.com
support@connecttech.com
Web:
www.connecttech.com
CTIM-00060 | Revision 0.01 | 2011/06/27
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- Page 1 FreeForm/Express S6 PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier User Manual Connect Tech Inc. 42 Arrow Road Guelph, Ontario N1K 1S6 Tel: 519-836-1291 Toll: 800-426-8979 (North America only) Fax: 519-836-4878 Email: sales@connecttech.com support@connecttech.com Web: www.connecttech.com CTIM-00060 | Revision 0.01 | 2011/06/27...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Table of Contents Customer Support Overview .......................... 3 Contact Information............................3 Limited Lifetime Warranty ..........................4 Copyright Notice ............................4 Trademark Acknowledgment ......................... 4 Revision History ............................. 4 Introduction .............................. -
Page 3: Customer Support Overview
Customer Support Overview If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and/or using the product, contact the Connect Tech reseller from which you purchased the product. In most cases the reseller can help you with product installation and difficulties. In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem, our highly qualified support staff can assist you. -
Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Connect Tech Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc. -
Page 5: Introduction
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Introduction Connect Tech’s FreeForm/Express S6 is a reconfigurable computing platform that is based on the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA; featuring integrated PCI Express® blocks, advanced memory support, and 3.125 Gbps low-power transceivers. -
Page 6: System Block Diagram
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual System Block Diagram The following block diagram depicts component and connector interconnect, along with the appropriate bus definitions. Revision 0.01... -
Page 7: Hardware Description
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Hardware Description FPGA Description The FreeForm/Express S6 features the Xilinx Spartan-6 LX45T FPGA in a 484 pin BGA package (Xilinx XC6SLX45T-2FGG484I). The Spartan-6 simplifies FPGA design by providing a... -
Page 8: Connector
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Connector Function LPC FMC Location Type Samtec ASP-134603-01 Pinout Signal Description Digital Ground DP0_C2M_P Serdes pair from FPGA DP0_C2M_N Serdes pair from FPGA Digital Ground Digital Ground... - Page 9 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Digital Ground 12P0V +12V DC Digital Ground 3P3V +3.3V DC Digital Ground PG_C2M Power good Digital Ground Digital Ground GBTCLK0_M2C_P Serdes clock to FPGA GBTCLK0_M2C_N Serdes clock to FPGA...
- Page 10 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Digital Ground 3P3V +3.3V DC Digital Ground CLK1_M2C_P LVDS clock to FPGA CLK1_M2C_N LVDS clock to FPGA Digital Ground Digital Ground LA00_P_CC LVDS clock capable pair...
- Page 11 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual PRSNT_M2C_L Present signal to FPGA Digital Ground CLK0_M2C_P LVDS clock to FPGA CLK0_M2C_N LVDS clock to FPGA Digital Ground LA02_P LVDS pair LA02_N LVDS pair Digital Ground...
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Page 12: Configuration
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Configuration The FreeForm/Express S6 is designed so that the Spartan-6 configuration image is automatically loaded from the on-board SPI flash at power- up. When a valid configuration is loaded, led D4 is illuminated. -
Page 13: Ethernet
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Function Hot Swap When the is being configured, FPGA I/Os will be pulled high with weak internal pull-ups Location 1x2 0.100” jumper block Type Pinout Position... - Page 14 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pinout Signal Description Signal Description MX1- Data MX1+ Data MX2- Data MX2+ Data FGND FGND Frame Frame Ground Ground MX3- Data MX3+ Data MX4- Data MX4+...
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Page 15: Serial
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Serial Description A standard RS232 serial ports is provided on P4, with UART implementation provided by FPGA logic. Connectors Function RS232 Locations P4 2x5 0.100” header... -
Page 16: Hardware Installation
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Hardware Installation Standard computer Ensure all computer power supplies are off and disconnected (remove AC line cord) Install the FMC module, if required. Verify all jumper settings from the relevant sections Install the necessary cables for the application. -
Page 17: Cables & Interconnect
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Cables & Interconnect Mating Cables Description Location PCB Connector Cable Part Number PCB End Interface End [Drawing Number] Power Samtec Samtec 2x3 IPD Un-terminated IPL1-103-01-L-D-RA-K MMSD-03-20-L-03.25-S-K 2x5 0.100”... -
Page 18: Fpga Design
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual FPGA Design In general, FPGA designs developed for the FreeForm/Express S6 can be based on IP generated with Xilinx’s CORE Generator. The following table lists the CORE Generator IP proven to be compatible, along with their current versions numbers. -
Page 19: Fpga Pinout
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual FPGA Pinout The following table lists the FPGA pin (ball) to signal mapping. The standard Spartan-6 pin name is listed, along with the I/O standard used and bank number. - Page 20 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pin Number Signal Name Pin Name IO Standard Bank ddr3_ck_p IO_L46P_M3CLK_3 DIFF_SSTL15_II ddr3_cke IO_L53P_M3CKE_3 SSTL15_II ddr3_dm IO_L42N_GCLK24_M3LDM_3 SSTL15_II ddr3_dq<0> IO_L37P_M3DQ0_3 SSTL15_II ddr3_dq<1> IO_L37N_M3DQ1_3 SSTL15_II ddr3_dq<2> IO_L38P_M3DQ2_3 SSTL15_II ddr3_dq<3>...
- Page 21 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pin Number Signal Name Pin Name IO Standard Bank AB11 fmc_la00_cc_n IO_L32N_GCLK28_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la00_cc_p IO_L32P_GCLK29_2 LVDS_25 AB12 fmc_la01_cc_n IO_L31N_GCLK30_D15_2 LVDS_25 AA12 fmc_la01_cc_p IO_L31P_GCLK31_D14_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la02_n IO_L63N_2...
- Page 22 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pin Number Signal Name Pin Name IO Standard Bank fmc_la20_n IO_L22N_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la20_p IO_L22P_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la21_n IO_L23N_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la21_p IO_L23P_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la22_n IO_L20N_2 LVDS_25 fmc_la22_p IO_L20P_2...
- Page 23 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pin Number Signal Name Pin Name IO Standard Bank pcie_stat_led<0> IO_L4N_0 LVCMOS25* pcie_stat_led<1> IO_L5P_0 LVCMOS25* pcie_stat_led<2> IO_L5N_0 LVCMOS25* pcie_tx_n MGTTXN0_101 pcie_tx_p MGTTXP0_101 rgmii0_clk IO_L40N_GCLK10_M1A6_1 LVCMOS25* rgmii0_intn...
- Page 24 Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Pin Number Signal Name Pin Name IO Standard Bank rs232_rts IO_L71N_1 LVCMOS25* rs232_rx IO_L73N_1 LVCMOS25* rs232_tx IO_L73P_1 LVCMOS25* IO_L6N_0 LVCMOS25* user_led0 IO_L7P_0 LVCMOS25* user_led1 IO_L7N_0 LVCMOS25*...
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Page 25: Specifications
Connect Tech Inc. | FreeForm/Express S6 - PCIe Spartan-6 FMC Carrier | User Manual Specifications Form Factor PCIe x1, half-length Spartan-6 LX45T FPGA FPGA Low Pin Count FMC connector General Purpose I/O 36 LVDS pairs 1 Rocket I/O channel I2C interface...
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