ADM-XRC-7V1 User Manual
V1.9 - 23rd Aug 2016
2 Installation
2.1 Software Installation
Please refer to the Software Development Kit (SDK) installation CD. The SDK contains drivers, examples for
host control and FPGA design and comprehensive help on application interfacing.
2.2 Hardware Installation
2.2.1 Handling Instructions
The components on this board can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent damage, observe
ESD precautions:
- Always wear a wrist-strap when handling the card
- Hold the board by the edges
- Avoid touching any components
- Store in ESD safe bag.
2.2.2 Motherboard / Carrier Requirements
The ADM-XRC-7V1 is a single width XMC.3 mezzanine with optional P6 and P4 connectors. The motherboard/
carrier must comply with the XMC.3 (VITA 42.3) specification for the Primary XMC connector, J5.
The Secondary XMC connector, P6 has a pinout compatible with various XMC to VPX signal maps as defined by
VITA 46.9. Please consult the pinouts in this user-guide as-well as those of the carrier manufacturer prior to
installation. Assistance can be provided by Alpa Data.
IMPORTANT
Connector P6 on the card is not compatible with the VITA 42.10 (XMC GPIO) Standard. In particular, USB
VCC must not be applied on this connector.
The ADM-XRC-7V1 is compatible with either 5V or 12V on the "VPWR" power rail.
2.2.2.1 Installation in ADC-EMC-II Carrier
The Alpha Data ADC-EMC-II carrier accepts both PMC and XMC mezzanine cards. By default, the carrier is
configured for PMCs and connects all the serial links from the XMC connector J15 to J25.
To configure for XMC and enable the PCIe interfaces at J15 and J25, switches 1-3 and 1-4 must be ON (closed).
2.2.3 Cooling Requirements
The power dissipation of the board is highly dependent on the Target FPGA application. A power estimator
spreadsheet is available on request from Alpha Data. This should be used in conjunction with Xilinx power
estimation tools to determine the exact current requirements for each power rail.
The board is supplied with a passive air cooled or conduction cooled heatsink according to the order number
given at time of purchase. It is the users responsibility to ensure sufficient airflow for air cooled applications and
metalwork for conduction cooled applications.
For more details on heatsinks supplied with Alpha Data boards, please view AD-AN-0018 ADM-XRC Cooling
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