Whizz Systems XM-107 FMC loopback

Product Description

Whizz Systems XM-107 FMC Loopback Test Card

The XM-107 is a specialized loopback card designed for testing and validating FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connectors per the VITA 57.1 standard. It is an essential tool for hardware engineers developing or debugging FPGA carrier boards, ensuring signal integrity and connectivity on the high-speed FMC interface.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Standard: Compliant with FMC (VITA 57.1)

• Connector: High-Pin Count (HPC) or Low-Pin Count (LPC) FMC connector (specify which)

• Function: Routes transmitter signals back to receivers to create a physical loopback path

• Use Case: Validates electrical connectivity, FPGA pin assignments, and basic functionality of FMC slots on custom or commercial carrier boards

Applications:

• Hardware validation in FPGA-based product development (data acquisition, communications, imaging)

• Testing new FPGA carrier board designs (Xilinx, Intel/Altera)

• Troubleshooting FMC link issues in existing systems

• Educational use for understanding high-speed digital board testing