Advanced Prototyping for Next-Gen Connectivity
The Altera Agilex® 7 FPGA I-Series Development Kit provides an exhaustive platform for prototyping with leading-edge technologies such as PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0, Compute Express Link (CXL), and 400G Ethernet connectivity. Tailored for development and testing of high-speed designs, this kit is equipped with the Altera Agilex® 7 FPGA I-Series, supporting up to 2700K Logic Elements (LEs) for robust compute capabilities. It enables engineers to develop and validate PCIe 5.0 x16 designs, CXL v1.1/2.0 x16 designs, and high-speed Ethernet applications, ensuring a flexible and comprehensive development environment. The kit also includes connectors for additional memory or connectivity options, emphasizing its utility for creating sophisticated, bandwidth-intensive applications in areas such as high-performance computing, storage solutions, and network infrastructure.
Features
- PCIe 5.0 and CXL Support: Provides capabilities for developing and testing PCIe 5.0 x16 and CXL v1.1/2.0 x16 designs.
- High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity: Enables development of applications requiring up to 400G total bandwidth.
- Extensive DDR Memory Support: Includes DDR4 DIMM sockets and modules for enhanced memory capacity and speed.
- QSFP-DD Cages: Features two standard QSFP-DD cages for advanced networking solutions.
- Comprehensive Software License: Comes with a one-year license for Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition design software for full development support.
Specifications
| Board | Intel Agilex® 7 FPGA I-Series Development Board mounted with Intel Agilex® 7 FPGA I-Series, 2700 KLE, 2957A package |
| Device | AGIB027R29A1E2VR3 or AGIB027R29A1E1VB |
| Form Factor | PCIe 5.0 x16 golden finger connected to R-Tile transceivers PCIe AIC form-factor: ¾ length, full height, dual-width |
| Features and Connectors | Supports PCIe, CXL, or PIPE modes 2x standard quad small-form-factor pluggable double density (QSFP-DD) cages connected to F-Tile 2x MCIO x8 connectors interfaced to another R-Tile (MCIO cables & daughter-cards not included) |
| DDR Memory | 2x DDR4 DIMMs sockets supporting single channel, 72 bits, 1-DPC, DDR4 module 1x 16GB SR DDR4 DIMM module (included with kit) 2x 8GB SR DDR4-2666 components soldered to board, 72 bits each channel |
| (QSFP) Cages | 2x standard quad small-form-factor pluggable double density (QSFP-DD) cage |
| HPS interface | Supporting UART, I2C, JTAG, separate clock oscillator |
| Cables and Adapters | Active fan, AC adapter power and USB cables |
| Software | A one-year license for the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition design software is included with the purchase of the kit. Refer to Intel® FPGA Software Installation and Licensing for more information. |
Altera is known for:
- Altera is renowned for its innovative FPGA and SoC solutions that cater to a wide array of computing and networking applications.
- Altera's technology is at the forefront of programmable logic and system design, emphasizing flexibility, performance, and efficiency.
- The company offers a diverse range of development kits that serve as essential tools for engineers, facilitating prototyping and testing of advanced digital systems.
- Altera has contributed significantly to advancements in high-speed connectivity, including PCIe and Ethernet standards, enhancing data transfer rates and system integration.
- Through collaboration with Intel, Altera's products benefit from leading-edge manufacturing technologies, furthering their capabilities and applications in various sectors.