NLRE1001-A

Overview

The Numato Lab NLRE1001-A is a Kintex-7 PCI Express FPGA development board featuring an AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T FPGA in FBG676 packaging. It includes four PCIe Gen2.0 channels operating at 5 GT/s, 4 GB of DDR3L SODIMM SDRAM, and 128 MB of QSPI flash memory. The board provides up to 174 user-defined I/Os via an FMC HPC connector compliant with ANSI/VITA 57.1. Clocking resources consist of one 100 MHz CMOS oscillator, one 150 MHz LVDS oscillator for general use, and another 150 MHz LVDS oscillator dedicated to GTP transceivers.

Feature Summary

• Supports high-speed data transfer through four-channel PCIe Gen2.0 interface
• Provides flexible expansion capabilities via FMC HPC connector
• Integrates onboard memory for system storage and high-bandwidth data buffering

Applications

• Parallel processing and hardware acceleration
• Custom embedded processor development and testing
• Signal processing and communication equipment prototyping
• Data acquisition systems
• Educational tools for university and school curricula

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific FPGA density variant included with the unit, as documentation references multiple Kintex-7 options. Confirm that the required design software licenses, including Xilinx Vivado, Vitis AI, and PetaLinux, are available for your region. Ensure compatibility with existing PCIe slots and power supplies before deployment.

Selection Notes

Select this platform when a robust FPGA development environment with integrated PCIe connectivity is required. The inclusion of DDR3L and QSPI flash reduces external component requirements for initial prototyping. Consider the FMC HPC connector if peripheral expansion beyond the base board features is necessary for the target application.

Part Context

This development kit utilizes the AMD Kintex-7 family, targeting mid-to-high performance applications. The NLRE1001-A serves as a comprehensive hardware platform for validating designs before custom PCB manufacturing. It supports both logic development and embedded Linux environments through the provided software suite.

Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are documented for this specific development board model. Users requiring similar functionality should evaluate other Kintex-7 based evaluation kits from various vendors or consider newer generation FPGA platforms depending on performance requirements.

FAQ

What is the maximum data rate supported by the PCIe interface?

The board supports four channels of PCIe Gen2.0, which operates at a data rate of 5 GT/s.

How many user I/O pins are available on the FMC connector?

The FMC HPC connector provides up to 174 user-defined I/O pins compliant with the ANSI/VITA 57.1 standard.

Does the board include dedicated clock sources for the transceivers?

Yes, the board includes a dedicated 150 MHz LVDS oscillator specifically designated for use with the GTP transceivers.