ML623 Board User Guide
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UG724 (v1.1) September 15, 2010
Chapter 1
ML623 Board Features and Operation
This chapter describes the components, features, and operation of the ML623
Virtex-6 FPGA GTX transceiver characterization board. The ML623 board provides the
hardware environment for characterizing and evaluating the GTX transceivers available
on the Virtex®-6 XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156C FPGA.
ML623 Board Features
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Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156C FPGA
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On-board power supplies for all necessary voltages
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Power supply jacks for optional use of external power supplies
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JTAG configuration port for use with Platform Cable USB or Parallel Cable III/IV
cables
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System ACE™ controller
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Power module supporting all Virtex-6 FPGA GTX transceiver power requirements
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A fixed, 200 MHz 2.5V LVDS oscillator wired to global clock inputs
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Two single-ended global clock inputs with SMA connectors
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Two pairs of differential global clock inputs with SMA connectors
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SuperClock-2 module supporting multiple frequencies
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40 pairs of SMA connectors for the GTX transceivers
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10 differential SMA connector pairs for the GTX transceiver clock inputs
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Power status LEDs
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General purpose DIP switches, LEDs, push buttons, and test I/O
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Three VITA 57.1 FMC HPC connectors
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System Monitor interface
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USB to UART bridge
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I
2
C bus
The ML623 board block diagram is shown in
Figure 1-1
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Caution!
The ML623 board can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow
standard ESD prevention measures when handling the board.
