Digilent USB104 A7 Artix-7 FPGA Development Board w/ SYZYGY-Compatible Expansion

• Digilent USB104 A7 Artix-7 FPGA Development Board w/ SYZYGY-Compatible Expansion
• Features Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA for demanding environments
• Supports SYZYGY and Pmod ports for expansion
• Includes onboard USB hub for simplified connectivity
• Ensures compatibility with PC/104 form factor
• Offers high-speed data transfer with USB-JTAG and USB-UART

The Digilent USB104 A7 Artix-7 FPGA Development Board w/ SYZYGY-Compatible Expansion is a robust and versatile solution designed for industrial applications requiring compact and durable hardware. It is equipped with the Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA, capable of operating within a wide temperature range from -40°C to 100°C, making it suitable for demanding environments. The board features a SYZYGY port, allowing for high-speed data acquisition through Zmod expansion modules, facilitating the development and execution of customized FPGA-based data acquisition and signal processing applications. This makes it particularly beneficial for sectors such as industrial automation, embedded OEM, telecommunications, and military-aerospace applications.

The board adheres to the PC/104 form factor, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and ease of integration. It includes on-board LEDs and push-buttons for user interaction and debugging. The USB104 A7 is equipped with an onboard USB hub and controller, which simplifies connectivity by integrating JTAG, UART, and a parallel data interface (DPTI) into a single connection. This feature enhances the ease of use and efficiency of data transfer, which is crucial for deployed systems.

The development board supports programming through Digilent’s Adept software, which provides a comprehensive solution for communication with Digilent system boards and various logic devices. Additionally, the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, including the free WebPACK edition, can be used for creating and modifying designs, offering a powerful toolset for synthesis and analysis of HDL designs. The board’s design and features make it an ideal choice for developers seeking a reliable and high-performance FPGA development platform.