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The ML401/ML402/ML403 evaluation platforms enable designers to investigate and
experiment with features of the Virtex™-4 family of FPGAs. This user guide describes
features and operation of the ML401, ML402, and ML403 (ML40x) evaluation platforms.
Guide Contents
This manual contains the following chapter: “ML401/ML402/ML403 Evaluation
Platform.”
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Introduction
The ML401/ML402/ML403 evaluation platform enables designers to investigate and
experiment with features of the Virtex™-4 family of FPGAs. This user guide describes
features and operation of the ML401, ML402, and ML403 (ML40x) evaluation platforms.
Features
•Virtex-4 FPGA:
♦ML401: XC4VLX25-FF668-10
♦ML402: XC4VSX35-FF668-10
♦ML403: XC4VFX12-FF668-10
•64-MB DDR SDRAM, 32-bit interface running up to 266-MHz data rate
•One differential clock input pair and differential clock output pair with SMA
connectors
•One 100-MHz clock oscillator (socketed) plus one extra open 3.3V clock oscillator
socket
•General purpose DIP switches (ML401/ML402 platform), LEDs, and push buttons
•JTAG configuration port for use with Parallel Cable III or Parallel Cable IV cable
•Onboard power supplies for all necessary voltages
•5V @ 3A AC adapter
•Power indicator LED
•Xilinx Virtex-4 ML40x evaluation platform
•System ACE CompactFlash card
•Power supply
•Carrying case with anti-static foam
•Printed documentation
Additional Information
For current information about your ML40x evaluation platform, visit the corresponding
Web page:
•ML401: http://www.xilinx.com/ml401
•ML402: http://www.xilinx.com/ml402
•ML403: http://www.xilinx.com/ml403
The information includes:
•Current version of this user guide in PDF format
•Example design files for demonstration of Virtex-4 features and technology
•Demonstration hardware and software configuration files for the System ACE
controller, Platform Flash configuration storage device, CPLD, and linear flash chips
•MicroBlaze™ and PowerPC™ 405 (ML403) EDK reference design files
•Full schematics in PDF format and ViewDraw schematic format
•PC board layout in Pads PCB format
•Gerber files in *.pho and *.pdf for the PC board (There are many free or shareware
Gerber file viewers available on the internet for viewing and printing these files)
•Additional documentation, errata, frequently asked questions, and the latest news
For information about the Virtex-4 family of FPGA devices, including product highlights,
data sheets, user guides, and application notes, see the Virtex-4 website at
http://www.xilinx.com/virtex4
and application notes from the component manufacturers.
. Additional information is available from the data sheets