To address the need for low-cost configurable FPGA computing, Acromag has released the XMC-SLX mezzanine modules featuring the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA. The XMC modules provide computing power for custom signal processing and algorithm acceleration with the integrated DSP, logic, and memory resources. The logic structure also leverages the architecture and system-level blocks for fast, easy and compatible development. The FPGA is supported with a high-throughput PCIe interface, high memory, and convenient access to field I/O signals. Typical uses include hardware simulation, in-circuit diagnostics, communications, signal intelligence, and image processing. Field I/O interfaces via the rear J4/P4 connector and/or with optional front mezzanine I/O extension modules. 64 I/O or 32 LVDS lines are accessible through the rear connector. The company's plug-in AXM mezzanine cards provide additional I/O processing capabilities. A variety of these cards provide front-end 14-bit 105MHz A/D conversions or an interface for CMOS digital I/O, RS-485 differential signals, or extra LVDS I/O lines. All models employ the logic-optimised SLX150 version which provides 147,433 logic cells and 180 DSP slices.
