Virtex-5 PCIe FPGA board

Product Description

Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT/SXT Series PCI Express FPGA Development Board

This is a high-performance FPGA development board built around a Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT or SXT series FPGA, designed for PCI Express hardware acceleration, digital signal processing, and high-speed communication prototyping. Sourced from lab surplus and sold AS IS for engineering evaluation, parts salvage, or restoration.

Typical Features (Based on Platform):

• FPGA: Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT or SXT series (Featuring high-speed serial transceivers)

• Host Interface: PCI Express x1, x4, or x8 edge connector

• Memory: DDR2 SODIMM slot(s) and onboard Flash/SPI memory

• High-Speed I/O: Multiple SMA connectors for differential signals

• Clock Management: Precision oscillators and clock distribution circuitry

• Power: Onboard multi-rail regulation for core and I/O banks

• Design Purpose: Prototyping for SDR, video processing, network acceleration, or custom co-processing

Condition:

⚠ SOLD AS IS
⚠ UNTESTED
⚠ MISSING A PIN AND HAS A COUPLE OF SLIGHTLY BENT PINS
⚠ NO ACCESSORIES, CABLES, OR DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED

Potential Uses:

• Hardware Acceleration: Prototype card for custom algorithms (encryption, image processing)

• High-Speed I/O Development: Platform for designing PCIe-based data acquisition or communication interfaces

• Research & Education: For advanced FPGA, DSP, or computer architecture coursework

• Component Salvage: High-value Virtex-5 FPGA, memory, oscillators, and power ICs

Important Notes:

• Expertise Required: This is not a plug-and-play device. Requires knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog), PCIe architecture, and hardware debugging.

• No Bitstream/Design Files: Sold as hardware only. Development requires Xilinx ISE Design Suite (or compatible tools).

• Functionality Not Guaranteed: Assume non-working until fully tested in a compatible PCIe system with appropriate configuration.