ML501 Reference Design www.xilinx.com 9UG227 (v1.0) June 18, 2007Reference DesignsREDK DesignThis ML501 reference design utilizes the Embedded Development Kit (EDK) to create anembedded processing system using the MicroBlaze processor and the extensive set ofperipherals offered through the EDK IP catalog. The ML501 EDK reference design containsa complete EDK project that can be used to explore the features of the ML501 platforms.The Overview and Setup presentation shows how to set up the design and the testenvironment. The Stand-Alone Application presentation shows how to exercise the referencedesign using the included software applications. EDK designs for the ML501 are availableat:• http://www.xilinx.com/products/boards/ml501/reference_designs.htm#ref_designFigure 2 shows a high-level block diagram of the hardware used in the ML501 referencedesign.Figure 2: ML501 High-Level Block DiagramUG227_02_061407BRAMUARTINTCSYSACEGPIOEMCDDR2(256 MB)DVIEthernetAC97PS/2OPBARBPLBARBMicroBlazeCPU BlockLMBOPB2PLBBridge