Overview

The DN3000k10s is a complete logic emulation system that enables ASIC or IP designers to prototype logic and memory designs for a fraction of the cost of existing solutions. The DN3000k10s can be hosted in 32/64-bit PCI/PCIX slot, or can be used stand-alone. A DN3000k10s can emulate up to 500,000 gates of logic as measured by LSI. The DN3000k10s achieves high gate density and allows for fast target clock frequencies by utilizing Xilinx's VirtexII™ family for logic and memory. High I/O-count, 1152-pin, flip-chip BGA packages are employed allowing for abundant, fixed interconnect between the FPGA and headers. A total of 664 bus pins are provided on the top of the PWB for logic analyzer-based debugging, or for pattern generator stimulus. Custom daughter cards can be mounted to these connectors as a means of interfacing the DN3000k10s to application-specific circuits. A reference 32-bit PCI target design and test bench is provided (in Verilog) at no additional cost.

Easy Configuration via SmartMedia
The configuration bit files for the FPGAs are copied onto a 16-megabyte SmartMedia FLASH card (provided) and an on-board microprocessor controls the FPGA configuration process. Visibility into the configuration process is enhanced with an RS232 port. Sanity checks are performed automatically on the configuration bit files, helping to avoid the time consuming process of debugging the configuration process. FPGA configuration occurs at close to the fastest possible SelectMap frequency - 48MHz. Eight LEDs provide instant status and operational feedback. Two of these LEDs are connected to the CPLD and can be user-configured.

Related Information
To add Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to this board, we recommend the MP1000TX Gigabit Ethernet Daughter Board from Metanetworks.

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DN3000k10s

Headers and Connectors

PLL Headers
Daughter Card Connectors

JTAG/Configuration

Battery Connector

Smart Media Socket