FPGA development board for applications that include data and video processing

The Digilent Genesys 2 board is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, ready-to-use digital circuit development platform based on the powerful Kintex-7 field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Xilinx. It is available now from Digi-Key. With its high-capacity, high-speed FPGA, fast external memories, high-speed digital video ports, and wide expansion options, the board is well suited for data and video processing applications. Several built-in peripherals, including Ethernet, audio, and USB 2.0, allow a broad spectrum of additional applications. The fully populated, high-speed FMC HPC connector opens the door to great expansion possibilities. The device offers more capacity, higher performance, and more resources than the Virtex-5 from the first-generation Genesys. The board can be programmed from various sources like USB thumb drive, microSD, the on-board non-volatile Flash, or the on-board USB-JTAG programmer circuit. The device is compatible with Xilinx’s Vivado Design Suite as well as the ISE toolset, which includes ChipScope and EDK. Vivado comes with all the required cable drivers, so no separate installation is required.