AMD DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G

Overview

DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G from Xilinx is an embedded development kit centered on the Virtex-5 FX70T FPGA with dual-processor capability-integrated PowerPC 440 and MicroBlaze soft processor cores-supporting Linux and RTOS-based embedded application development, including Wind River VxWorks, MontaVista Linux, and ThreadX, with full ISE Embedded Edition toolchain licensing.

For engineers reviewing the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified hardware/software integration scope, supported OS versions, reference design availability (UG511), FPGA device lock (V5FX70T), and out-of-box connectivity options including USB, Ethernet, SATA, DVI, and serial interfaces.

Technical Context

The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G implements a complete embedded processing platform built around the Virtex-5 FX70T FPGA, featuring dual embedded PowerPC 440 cores and configurable MicroBlaze soft processors, enabling heterogeneous software execution across real-time and general-purpose workloads.

Hardware includes on-board 512 MB CompactFlash storage, USB download/probe cable, Ethernet PHY, SATA controller, DVI output, and universal power supply-all pre-integrated and validated for immediate use with Xilinx Platform Studio (EDK) and SDK toolflows targeting both hard and soft processor subsystems.

Key Specifications

Availability

DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control systems, aerospace avionics prototyping, automotive ADAS algorithm validation, and academic FPGA-based embedded research requiring stable component supply and long-term toolchain continuity.

Supply support for DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Xilinx, Inc. is a U.S.-based semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices, acquired by AMD in 2022, and historically known for FPGA architecture innovation, system-level design tools, and embedded processing ecosystems.

The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G belongs to Xilinx's Embedded Development Kit (EDK) product line, designed explicitly to accelerate hardware/software co-development for complex embedded systems using Virtex-5 FXT family FPGAs with integrated PowerPC processors.

FAQ

What is the primary FPGA used in the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G?

The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G uses the Xilinx Virtex-5 FX70T FPGA as its core programmable logic device. This device integrates dual PowerPC 440 processor cores and supports MicroBlaze soft processor implementation. The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G is device-locked to the V5FX70T, meaning all included ISE Embedded Edition licenses and reference designs are specifically configured for this part number.

Does the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G include licensed software tools?

Yes, the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G includes full-seat licenses for Xilinx ISE Embedded Edition (locked to the V5FX70T device) and the Xilinx Software Development Kit (SDK), an Eclipse-based IDE with GNU toolchain support. These tools enable hardware configuration, C/C++ software development, BSP generation, and driver synthesis - all required to develop applications directly on the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G platform.

Which real-time operating systems are supported on the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G?

The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G supports multiple RTOS environments including Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, and Express Logic ThreadX. Each has validated Board Support Packages (BSPs) and reference designs documented in UG511. These RTOSes run natively on the PowerPC 440 core or MicroBlaze soft processor within the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G hardware environment.

Is Linux supported on the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G, and which distributions are included?

Yes, Linux is fully supported on the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G via both PowerPC 440 and MicroBlaze targets. Included reference systems cover Wind River Linux 2.0 GPP, MontaVista Linux 4.0 (with 5.0 planned), LynuxWorks BlueCat Linux 5.4.1, and TimeSys Linux. All are delivered with kernel patches, device drivers, and root filesystem images tailored for the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G hardware.

What physical interfaces does the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G provide for external connectivity?

The DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G provides USB 2.0 (for JTAG programming and UART debug), 10/100/1000 Ethernet, SATA II, DVI-D video output, and RS-232 serial. It also includes a 512 MB CompactFlash card for local storage and boots from it by default. These interfaces are routed directly from the Virtex-5 FX70T and require no additional daughter cards to operate the DK-V5-EMBD-ML507-G out of the box.