Hardware projects

Key functions:

• AMC module in single-width and full-size format
• 2 × Texas Instruments TMS320C6670 DSP
• 2 GB DDR3 RAM
• Xilinx Spartan-6 for configuration
• Reference and clock generation on board
• PCIe, SRIO and Ethernet variably configurable via switches
• Hyperlink bus between both DSP

External interfaces on the front:

• 1 × 1 Gbit Ethernet
• 1 ×  reference clock input
• 1 × reference clock output
• 1 × GPS

External interfaces on the backplane/AMC:

• 4 lanes CPRI
• 4 lanes PCIe
• 8 lanes SRIO
• 2 lanes Ethernet
• 1× reference clock input

A breakout board for debugging can easily be attached to the AMC and inserted into a parallel slot in the AMC rack.

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MicroTCA/AMC module with 2 Kintex-7 FPGA from Xilinx, designed for broadband digital signal processing with the highest performance

The MicroTCA test platform is utilised in the development of MicroTCA assemblies and for system integration. The test platform can be used with two single-width or double-width MicroTCA assemblies. It enables access to all backplane interfaces for measurement purposes or data transfer. For the construction of test systems with several assemblies, the interface signals routed to universal SMA plug-in connectors can be networked as required.

Applications:

• Commissioning of MicroTCA modules
• Debugging and testing
• Interface test, performance measurements
• Test backplane for system integration
• MicroTCA testbed

Functions:

• Stand-alone operation without MicroTCA controller
• 2 MicroTCA slots for single-width or double-width modules
• Interfaces on slot 1 on SMA plug-in connector
• Interfaces on slot 2 are connected to PCIe/SATA Infiniband plug-in connectors
• Integrated Ethernet interface for both slots
• Plug-in connector for ATX power supply
• Configurable card holders for single-width or double-width modules
• Fan units for both MicroTCA slots
• Voltage monitoring
• MicroTCA controller (optional)

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