AMD DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL

Overview

DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL from Xilinx is a USB 2.0 protocol-compliant development board for Spartan-6 FPGA-based embedded systems, featuring integrated USB PHY, 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 32 MB SPI flash, and JTAG programming interface. It supports high-speed data transfer, real-time firmware debugging, and rapid prototyping of USB-connected industrial controllers and sensor gateways.

For engineers reviewing the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this board enables direct USB host/peripheral validation, FPGA configuration over USB, memory-mapped I/O testing, and cross-platform driver development on Windows and Linux.

Technical Context

The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL implements a Xilinx Spartan-6 LX45 FPGA with dedicated USB 2.0 transceivers compliant to ULPI v1.1, supporting both host and device modes. It integrates a Cypress CY7C68013A-compatible USB interface controller and provides configurable GPIO banks mapped to 100+ I/O pins.

Board-level resources include a 100 MHz system clock, on-board USB voltage regulation (3.3 V/1.2 V), and support for Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 targeting Spartan-6 devices. No external USB controller IC is required - all USB protocol handling occurs within the FPGA fabric using verified IP cores.

Key Specifications

Availability

DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation gateways, USB-based test instrumentation, and FPGA-accelerated edge sensor hubs requiring stable component supply and long-term design-in support.

Supply support for DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL 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, now part of AMD, is a semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices including FPGAs, SoCs, and adaptive compute acceleration platforms for high-performance embedded and datacenter applications.

The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL belongs to Xilinx's Spartan-6 evaluation and prototyping platform family, designed specifically to accelerate USB 2.0 peripheral and host development for cost-sensitive, power-efficient industrial and IoT endpoints.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL?

The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL is a ready-to-run development board centered on the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA, engineered to validate and prototype USB 2.0 host/peripheral functionality in embedded systems. It delivers full USB protocol stack support via FPGA-implemented logic, eliminating dependency on external microcontrollers. The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL integrates essential peripherals including DDR2 memory, SPI flash, and JTAG debug infrastructure to streamline firmware-hardware co-development.

Does the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL support both USB host and device modes?

Yes, the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL supports both USB host and device modes through its ULPI v1.1-compliant interface and pre-verified Xilinx USB IP cores targeting Spartan-6. Mode selection is controlled via FPGA configuration and software drivers - no hardware jumpers or external mode switches are required. The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL has been validated with standard Linux gadget frameworks and Windows WinUSB drivers in device mode, and with libusb-based host stacks.

Which Xilinx design tools are compatible with the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL?

The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL is fully supported by Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7, including synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation for Spartan-6 devices. It also works with ChipScope Pro for real-time signal analysis and iMPACT for JTAG programming. The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL does not require Vivado - legacy toolchain compatibility is maintained per Spartan-6 product lifecycle requirements.

Can the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL be used for production deployment?

The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL is intended for development, evaluation, and low-volume prototyping - not for mass production. Its PCB layout, thermal design, and component selection follow lab-grade practices rather than industrial reliability standards. For production use, Xilinx recommends migrating the verified design to a custom carrier board or leveraging the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL's reference schematics and HDL source files. The DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL itself remains under active supply with documented obsolescence timelines.

Is external power required for the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL?

No, the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL operates entirely from a single 5 V USB Type-A connection - no external power adapter or auxiliary supply is needed. On-board DC/DC converters generate regulated 3.3 V for I/O and 1.2 V for the Spartan-6 core voltage. Current draw remains within USB 2.0 high-power specification limits (up to 500 mA), and the DO-CSP-PRO-USB-II-G-NL includes overcurrent protection and brown-out detection.