AMD SK-KV260-G-ED

Overview

SK-KV260-G-ED from Xilinx is a non-production evaluation platform built around the K26 system-on-module (SOM), integrating a Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, 4 GB DDR4 memory, Infineon TPM2.0, and OnSemi AP1302 13MP image signal processor - designed for rapid prototyping of vision AI applications in smart city infrastructure, security cameras, and retail analytics.

For engineers reviewing the SK-KV260-G-ED datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this kit delivers out-of-box Vitis™-accelerated vision pipelines, pre-built ML inference stacks, and full Vivado® hardware customization support - enabling direct transition from evaluation to carrier-card-based production design.

Technical Context

The SK-KV260-G-ED implements a dual-domain architecture: the PS (ARM Cortex-A53 + R5F) handles OS-level vision preprocessing and control, while the PL (256K logic cells, 1.2K DSP slices) executes custom-accelerated kernels for real-time object detection, pose estimation, and video analytics. It supports MIPI CSI-2 x2 and Raspberry Pi camera interfaces for sensor ingestion, and DisplayPort 1.2a/HDMI 1.4 for multi-stream output.

Power sequencing is tightly coordinated between carrier card and SOM: a +12V input powers onboard regulators generating +5V (VCC_SOM), which enables PS/PL power domains only after power-good assertion and deassertion of POWER_OFF_C2M_L; reset is controlled via PS_POR_L with 25 ms delay before I/O release.

Key Specifications

Availability

SK-KV260-G-ED is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart city infrastructure prototyping, industrial machine vision validation, and retail analytics algorithm development requiring stable component supply and long-term evaluation platform availability.

Supply support for SK-KV260-G-ED 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 leader in adaptive computing solutions, delivering FPGA, ACAP, and SoC platforms for AI acceleration, data center, and embedded systems.

The Kria product line targets vision-centric edge AI developers - providing pre-validated hardware/software stacks that reduce time-to-deployment for ML-driven imaging applications without requiring low-level RTL expertise.

FAQ

What is the difference between SK-KV260-G-ED and SK-KV260-G?

The SK-KV260-G-ED is identical to SK-KV260-G in hardware and mechanical design but ships with device encryption disabled in the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC. This allows unrestricted access to bitstream configuration and debugging capabilities during early-stage development, whereas SK-KV260-G enables AES-256 encryption for secure boot and IP protection in production-intent evaluation.

Does SK-KV260-G-ED include the K26 SOM or is it sold separately?

The SK-KV260-G-ED includes the complete Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit: K26 SOM (XCK26-C), carrier card, thermal solution (heat sink + fan), and all necessary interconnects. No additional SOM purchase is required - the SOM is permanently mounted and integrated into the assembled kit.

Can SK-KV260-G-ED be used for production deployment?

No - SK-KV260-G-ED is explicitly designated as a non-production evaluation kit. While it uses the same K26 SOM silicon as production-grade modules, its carrier card, thermal solution, and qualification level are not certified for continuous operation or industrial reliability. For production use, customers must integrate the C- or I-grade K26 SOM into a custom carrier card meeting target environmental and regulatory requirements.

Which software tools support SK-KV260-G-ED out of the box?

SK-KV260-G-ED is natively supported in Xilinx Vitis™ 2021.2+ and Vivado® 2021.2+ toolchains. Pre-built images include the kv260_base platform, accelerated vision applications (e.g., face detection, people counting), and the platformstats utility for real-time SOM power telemetry via INA260 I²C monitoring.

What camera sensors are compatible with SK-KV260-G-ED?

SK-KV260-G-ED supports MIPI CSI-2 sensors compliant with the OnSemi AP1302 ISP interface (e.g., AR0234, AS0210) on its two IAS connectors, plus Raspberry Pi HQ Camera via the dedicated RPi interface. Sensor compatibility requires matching voltage rails (2.75V/1.8V/1.2V) and timing constraints defined in UG1089 and DS987.