AMD EK-V7-VC707-CES-G

Overview

EK-V7-VC707-CES-G from Xilinx is a full-featured evaluation kit built around the Virtex-7 XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES FPGA, delivering 485K logic cells, 28nm process technology, and support for DDR3 memory, 10GbE, PCIe Gen2 x8, and AMS interfaces - enabling rapid prototyping of high-bandwidth wired communications and aerospace systems.

For engineers reviewing the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this platform provides pre-verified reference designs, ISE Design Suite Logic Edition licensing, on-board BIST diagnostics, and scalable source code to accelerate validation of Virtex-7 FPGA-based signal processing, protocol bridging, and real-time data acquisition architectures.

Technical Context

The EK-V7-VC707-CES-G implements a complete 7-series FPGA development environment centered on the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES device in a 1761-pin FCBGA package, with native support for DDR3 SODIMM (up to 4GB), dual 10GbE SFP+ cages, PCIe Gen2 x8 edge connector, and analog mixed-signal (AMS) test points for ADC/DAC characterization.

It integrates Xilinx ISE Design Suite Logic Edition licensed specifically for the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES, includes a base reference design with GUI-driven status reporting, and ships with hardware design files, step-by-step documentation, and seven verified IP-based demonstrations including IBERT transceiver testing and BIST diagnostics.

Key Specifications

Availability

EK-V7-VC707-CES-G is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed serial protocol validation, FPGA-accelerated data acquisition, and real-time signal processing applications requiring stable component supply and long-term design support.

Supply support for EK-V7-VC707-CES-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 global leader in adaptive computing, acquired by AMD in 2022, specializing in FPGA, SoC, and ACAP technologies for high-performance digital logic implementation.

The EK-V7-VC707-CES-G belongs to Xilinx's Targeted Design Platform family, engineered to accelerate evaluation and system-level prototyping of Virtex-7 FPGA capabilities in bandwidth-intensive, low-latency applications such as wireless infrastructure and radar signal processing.

FAQ

What FPGA is installed on the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G evaluation board?

The EK-V7-VC707-CES-G evaluation board is populated with the Xilinx Virtex-7 XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES FPGA in a 1761-pin flip-chip BGA package. This device delivers 485,888 logic cells, 2,800 DSP slices, and native support for DDR3, PCIe Gen2, and 10GbE interfaces - making it the core computational engine of the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G platform.

Does the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G include software licenses for FPGA development?

Yes, the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G includes a full-seat license of the Xilinx ISE Design Suite Logic Edition, permanently locked to the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES FPGA. This license supports synthesis, place-and-route, bitstream generation, and JTAG programming - enabling immediate use of the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G without additional toolchain purchases.

What high-speed connectivity options does the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G support?

The EK-V7-VC707-CES-G supports dual 10GbE via SFP+ cages, PCIe Gen2 x8 through an edge connector, and four GTP transceivers capable of 12.5 Gb/s operation. It also provides SMA clock inputs and outputs, HDMI TX/RX headers, and an AMS interface - all directly routed to the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES FPGA on the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G board.

Is there on-board memory for the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G, and what type is supported?

Yes, the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G features a DDR3 SODIMM socket supporting up to 4GB of memory operating at 800MHz (1600 MT/s) with a 64-bit data bus and optional ECC. This memory subsystem is fully integrated with the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761CES FPGA's MIG controller and validated in the base reference design shipped with the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G.

What reference designs ship with the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G?

The EK-V7-VC707-CES-G ships with seven pre-verified reference designs on USB flash drive: Base scalable design, PCIe Gen2 x8, DDR3 memory interface, 1GbE and 10GbE MACs, IBERT transceiver test, and BIST diagnostics with GUI. All designs include full HDL source code, constraints, and documentation - enabling direct reuse and modification within the EK-V7-VC707-CES-G development flow.