AMD EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J

Overview

Ek-K7-Kc705-Ces-G-J from Xilinx is a full-featured Kintex-7 FPGA evaluation kit built around the XC7K325T-2FFG900CES device, supporting PCIe Gen2 x4, DDR3-1600 memory interface, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video output, and FMC expansion. It serves as a hardware foundation for rapid prototyping of high-speed communications and signal processing systems in wireless baseband, radar, broadcast, and medical imaging.

For engineers reviewing the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this platform delivers pre-verified reference designs-including PCIe/DDR3, IBERT, AMS, and Multi-Boot-alongside ISE Design Suite Logic Edition licensed for the onboard FPGA, enabling immediate validation of timing-critical interfaces and mixed-signal integration.

Technical Context

The EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J implements a complete 28nm Kintex-7 FPGA development environment with dual GTX transceivers (6.6 Gbps), 1GB DDR3 SODIMM (1600 Mbps), and integrated AMS analog-to-digital monitoring circuitry. Its PCI Express x4 Gen2 endpoint supports root complex and endpoint configurations via on-board edge connector and reference clock distribution.

Expansion is enabled through two LPC FMC connectors compliant with VITA 57.1, supporting LVDS, single-ended, and analog I/O; the AMS header provides access to internal FPGA ADC channels and external analog sensor inputs for real-time power/temperature telemetry.

Key Specifications

Availability

EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, aerospace radar, broadcast video processing, and medical imaging systems requiring stable component supply, long-term design-in support, and traceable sourcing of legacy Xilinx 7-series evaluation platforms.

Supply support for EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J 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. It pioneered FPGA architecture and tools for adaptive computing across communications, aerospace, and industrial markets.

The EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J belongs to Xilinx's Targeted Design Platform family, engineered to accelerate time-to-market for 28nm Kintex-7 FPGA-based systems by integrating silicon, reference designs, IP cores, and software toolchains into a validated hardware-software co-design environment.

FAQ

What FPGA is installed on the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J evaluation board?

The EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J features the XC7K325T-2FFG900CES Kintex-7 FPGA in a 900-pin flip-chip BGA package. This device contains 325,000 logic cells, 1,440 DSP slices, and 24.5 Mb of block RAM. Its -2 speed grade ensures reliable operation at 6.6 Gbps transceiver rates and 1600 Mbps DDR3 interfaces, making it suitable for high-throughput signal processing applications deployed on the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J platform.

Does the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J support PCIe Gen2 x4 operation out of the box?

Yes, the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J supports PCIe Gen2 x4 endpoint functionality using its on-board edge connector and dedicated reference clock circuitry. The included PCIe x4 Gen2 PIO reference design validates link training, enumeration, and DMA transfers. The FPGA configuration and clocking are pre-optimized for Gen2 compliance, and no hardware modification is required to achieve stable x4 lane operation on the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J board.

Can the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J be used to evaluate DDR3 memory interfaces at 1600 Mbps?

Yes, the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J includes a 1GB DDR3 SODIMM socket configured for 1600 Mbps operation with 8-bit ECC. The board ships with a validated DDR3 memory interface reference design that meets timing closure requirements for write-leveling, read-leveling, and gate training. This capability is fully supported on the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J and documented in Xilinx UG874 and the KC705 Getting Started Guide.

What types of FMC mezzanine cards are compatible with the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J?

The EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J provides two LPC FMC connectors compliant with VITA 57.1, supporting up to 68 user I/O pins per connector. Compatible cards include those with LVDS signaling, single-ended CMOS/TTL, and analog front-ends such as RF transceivers, ADC/DAC modules, and sensor interfaces. Mechanical and electrical compatibility must be verified per card datasheet, as the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J does not support HPC FMCs.

Is the ISE Design Suite included with the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J license-locked to the onboard FPGA?

Yes, the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J ships with a full-seat ISE Design Suite Logic Edition license permanently locked to the XC7K325T-2FFG900CES FPGA. This license enables synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation exclusively for that device part number and speed grade. No additional node-locked or floating licenses are required to develop and program the EK-K7-KC705-CES-G-J, and all reference designs provided are pre-configured for this exact FPGA.