Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 User Manual

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ML550 Networking Interfaces Platform www.xilinx.com 11UG202 (v1.4) April 18, 2008RChapter 1IntroductionAbout the Virtex-5 FPGA Source-Synchronous Interfaces Tool KitThe Virtex ®-5 FPGA ML550 Source-Synchronous Interfaces Tool Kit provides a completedevelopment platform for designing and verifying applications based on the Virtex-5 LXTFPGA family. This kit allows designers to implement high-speed applications withextreme flexibility using IP cores and customized modules. The Virtex-5 LXT FPGA, withits column-based architecture, makes it possible to develop highly flexible networkingapplications.The Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 Source-Synchronous Interfaces Tool Kit includes the following:• Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 Networking Interfaces Development Board (XC5VLX50T-FFG1136 FPGA)• 5V/6.5 A DC power supply• Country-specific power supply line cord• USB B-to-A cable• Xilinx ® LVDS Loopback board PN 0431395• Documentation and reference design CD-ROMOptional items that also support development efforts include:• Xilinx ISE® software• JTAG cable or Xilinx Platform Cable USBFor assistance with any of these items, contact your local Xilinx distributor or visit theXilinx online store at www.xilinx.com.The heart of the Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 Source-Synchronous Interfaces Tool Kit is theML550 Development Board. This manual provides comprehensive information on Rev 1and later revisions of this board.