AMD DK-V6-EMBD-G

Overview

DK-V6-EMBD-G from Xilinx is a Virtex-6 FPGA-based embedded development kit enabling rapid hardware/software co-design with the MicroBlaze soft processor, AXI4-based IP integration, and pre-verified MicroBlaze Processor Sub-System (PSS) targeting industrial networking, machine vision, and military communications applications.

For engineers reviewing the DK-V6-EMBD-G datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key considerations include Virtex-6 LX240T FPGA capacity, ISE Design Suite Embedded Edition licensing, TEMAC and DDR3 memory controller support, and out-of-box Linux/RTOS compatibility via PetaLinux and uC/OS-II.

Technical Context

The DK-V6-EMBD-G implements a complete MicroBlaze PSS on the Virtex-6 LX240T FPGA, including 32-bit MicroBlaze processor with MMU and FPU, Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC (TEMAC), AXI4-based DDR3 memory controller, and integrated debug infrastructure (MDM, ChipScope).

It supports AXI4 interconnect for IP composition, leverages hard memory controllers and high-speed serial transceivers native to Virtex-6 silicon, and delivers pre-integrated reference designs for rapid evaluation of closed-loop control, video processing, and secure communications subsystems.

Key Specifications

Availability

DK-V6-EMBD-G is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, aerospace & defense signal processing, medical imaging systems, and automotive ADAS prototyping requiring stable component supply and long-term design continuity.

Supply support for DK-V6-EMBD-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 semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices, FPGA architectures, and adaptive compute acceleration platforms, headquartered in San Jose, California.

The DK-V6-EMBD-G belongs to Xilinx's Embedded Design Platforms product line, engineered to accelerate system-on-chip development for high-performance, domain-specific applications using Virtex-6 FPGAs and the MicroBlaze soft processor ecosystem.

FAQ

What is the primary FPGA used on the DK-V6-EMBD-G board?

The DK-V6-EMBD-G board integrates the Xilinx Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T-FF1156 FPGA, a high-capacity device with 240,000 logic cells, 12.8 Mb of embedded Block RAM, and native support for DDR3, PCIe, and high-speed transceivers. This silicon enables complex embedded processing, real-time video pipelines, and deterministic control loops within the DK-V6-EMBD-G platform.

Does DK-V6-EMBD-G include software tools for hardware and software co-development?

Yes, DK-V6-EMBD-G ships with the ISE Design Suite Embedded Edition - device-locked to the Virtex-6 LX240T - including Platform Studio (XPS) for hardware integration, Software Development Kit (SDK) based on Eclipse for C programming, and ChipScope for in-system debugging. These tools are pre-configured to work with the included MicroBlaze PSS reference design.

What embedded operating systems are supported on DK-V6-EMBD-G?

DK-V6-EMBD-G supports PetaLinux (optimized for MicroBlaze), Micrium uC/OS-II/III RTOS, and Treck TCP/IP stack. These are validated against the MicroBlaze PSS reference design and delivered with BSPs, drivers, and demo applications on the included USB flash drive - enabling immediate bring-up of Linux or real-time OS environments on DK-V6-EMBD-G.

Can DK-V6-EMBD-G be used for high-speed networking applications?

Yes, DK-V6-EMBD-G supports Gigabit Ethernet via its integrated Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC (TEMAC) IP core, which is pre-connected in the MicroBlaze PSS and compatible with standard TCP/IP stacks. The board provides RGMII interface to an onboard PHY, enabling full-duplex 1 Gbps communication - validated for use in industrial networking and military comms applications on DK-V6-EMBD-G.

Is there FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connectivity on DK-V6-EMBD-G?

Yes, DK-V6-EMBD-G features a VITA 57.1-compliant FMC LPC connector with 68 user-defined I/O pins, supporting LVDS, single-ended, and differential signaling. This interface allows expansion with third-party FMC modules for analog acquisition, RF, high-speed I/O, or custom peripherals - extending DK-V6-EMBD-G capabilities beyond the base board functionality.