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## AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGA Technology
Choose an AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGA family below to learn more about X-ES' expertise with it.
* Kintex UltraScale
* Virtex-7
* Artix-7
 /  / **AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGA Technology**
## Kintex UltraScale FPGAs
## Cutting-Edge 20 nm Technology
The AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex UltraScale FPGA brings ASIC-class performance, clock management, and power management to a highly capable, next-generation 20 nm chip.
This user-programmable, reconfigurable FPGA enables increased system performance from its 8.2 TeraMACs of DSP compute performance, multiple speed grades, and 16G backplane-capable transceivers.
Kintex UltraScale keeps a focus on cost-effective, performance-oriented logic processing with its next-generation stacked silicon interconnect (SSI) technology and high DSP and block RAM-to-logic ratios.
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## Scalable, Rapid-Transmitting Signaling
Boasting more than half a million LEs, 424,000 logic cells, and almost 2,000 DSP slices, as well as Gen3 PCI Express interfaces, the highly-capable Kintex UltraScale FPGA is able to rapidly receive and transmit signals in even the harshest of environments to ensure signal integrity when it matters most.
X-ES offers an FPGA Development Kit (FDK) for our boards that support the Kintex UltraScale FPGA, which includes an X-ES tested and proven example design that assists developers and allows them to focus on application development and not on hardware integration.
 to learn more about utilizing its extensive resources.
## Featured Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products
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Intel® Xeon® D processor-based 3U VPX-REDI single board computer (SBC) with dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet and user-configurable AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex® Ultrascale™ FPGA for secure processing.
Intel® Xeon® D processor-based 6U VPX module with quad 10GbE, dual XMC/PMC sites, and onboard AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA module for user-programmable custom logic applications.
AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA-based 3U VPX module with multiple high-speed fabric interfaces, x8 PCI Express Gen3, 12 high-speed fiber-optic transceivers, and 8 GB of DDR4-2400 SDRAM.
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Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 family processor-based AdvancedTCA (ATCA) blade with a tightly coupled AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex® UltraScale™ security FPGA and up to 56 Gb/s InfiniBand or 40/56 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
## Virtex-7 FPGAs
## Incredible Logic Performance in a Small Package
The AMD (formerly Xilinx) Virtex-7 family of FPGAs offer unprecedented levels of logic processing and performance, all confined within a power-efficient, 28 nm chip.
Its scalable architecture offers up to two million logic cells, 6.8 billion transistors, and 12.5 Gb/s serial transceivers in a single device.
X-ES takes advantage of the Virtex-7’s high-bandwidth, low-latency processing in order to deliver unparalleled performance in rugged environments on 3U VPX, XMC, and 6U LRM FPGA processor cards.
## Achieve New Levels of Signal Processing
Virtex-7 FPGAs are precision-engineered to deliver cutting-edge performance all packed into a single chip, which offers further reduced power consumption than comparable multi-chip solutions.
Even the most demanding logic-processing applications will benefit from the ultra-high-end bandwidth, high throughput, and capacity that Virtex-7 FPGAs can consistently deliver.
X-ES offers an FPGA Development Kit (FDK) for our Virtex-7 FPGA modules, which includes an X-ES tested and proven example design that assists developers and allows them to focus on application development and not on hardware integration.  to learn more about utilizing its extensive resources.
## Featured Virtex-7 FPGA Products
3U VPX FPGA with 4 GB of DDR3L SDRAM in four channels and an NXP (formerly Freescale) QorIQ processor for DSP and logic applications.
XMC FPGA module with dual x8 PCIe Gen3 interfaces, external memory, & twelve high-speed fiber-optic transceivers.
XMC FPGA module with a x8 PCI Express interface, external memory, and flexible, high-density I/O for high-performance data processing.
Dual Virtex-7 FPGA-based module with quad 2500 MSPS DAC and Dual 3200 MSPS ADC in rugged 6U form factor.
## Artix-7 FPGAs
## Twice the Performance, Half the Power
The AMD (formerly Xilinx) Artix-7 is a low-density family of FPGAs and an industry leader in transceiver optimization. The Artix-7 family offers the highest performance for the lowest power of any low-end FPGA on the market.
Based on TSMC’s 28 nm process technology, the Artix-7 incorporates 6.6 Gb/s transceivers permitting 211 Gb/s ultimate bandwidth while operating on 50% less power than preceding Series 7 generations.
## Boosting Innovation in Embedded Systems
AMD (formerly Xilinx) Artix-7 FPGAs meet the unique requirements of size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) required by the aerospace, defense, and communications industries.
Highly versatile and cost-effective, the Artix-7 boasts an impressive array of features while maintaining the industry’s best performance-to-power ratio among low-end FPGAs. Its remarkable efficiency makes the Artix-7 an excellent choice for a diverse set of applications including medical, software-defined radio, and military equipment.
## Why We Use the Artix‑7
X-ES primarily uses the AMD (formerly Xilinx) Artix-7 as an FPGA-based VME-to-PCIe bridging solution. Chosen for its long life, high performance-per-watt, and cost efficiency, the Artix-7 has proven to be an effective substitute for the discontinued Tsi148 VME bridge.
The Artix-7 is also a familiar architecture for our engineers, who have incorporated AMD Artix-, Kintex-, and Virtex-7 FPGAs into many X-ES board designs. Our extensive experience with the 7 Series serves as the basis for continued innovation.
## Featured Artix-7 FPGA Products
6U VME SBC with 8 GB of DDR3-1866 ECC SDRAM and an NXP (formerly Freescale) QorIQ T2080 processor with four dual-threaded e6500 cores running at up to 1.8 GHz.
5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Broadwell-H Processor-Based 6U VME SBC featuring up to 16 GB of DDR3L-1600 ECC SDRAM, two XMC/PrPMC slots, and numerous I/O ports.
NXP (formerly Freescale) QorIQ T4240 12-core processor-based 6U VME SBC with three Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional XIM site supporting dual XAUI ports.
VME64x carrier card that facilitates connectivity of XMC/PMC modules to the VMEBus by utilizing an AMD (formerly Xilinx) Artix-7 FPGA-based VME bridging solution.
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## SecureCOTS™ Technology
 /  / **SecureCOTS™ Technology**
## Locking Down Critical Information
SecureCOTS™ is a design methodology from X-ES that provides enhanced security for our products. Ideal for programs with stringent physical security requirements, SecureCOTS™ enables customers to protect sensitive intellectual property and application data from being manipulated, copied, or reverse engineered.
All X-ES products are designed, tested, and manufactured in the US.
## A Wealth of Advanced Features
SecureCOTS™ is focused on the product’s ability to resist, detect, record, and respond to potential attacks. Under the SecureCOTS™ framework, X-ES engineers work closely with customers to weave security considerations into every aspect of a design, with the goal of implementing a layered strategy tailored to customer needs. Depending on program requirements, relevant features might include:
* Monitoring, encrypting, and controlling sensitive data paths
* Secure erase and declassification of on-board memory
* Burying sensitive signals and removing access to test/debug interfaces
* Encapsulating sensitive components
* Environmental, diagnostic, and situational monitoring
* Specialized covers
* Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)
* Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
* NXP (formerly Freescale) Secure Boot
* Integrating  and utilizing their enhanced security features
## Featured Products with SecureCOTS™ Technology
* ***SecureCOTS***™ technology
* 3U VPX-REDI form factor
* Intel® Xeon® D-1700 processor
* Microsemi® PolarFire™ System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA
* Intel® Xeon® D-2700 processor
* 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
* 6U CompactPCI form factor
* 6U VME form factor
* 6U VPX-REDI form factor
## Tested and Proven Secure Technology
SecureCOTS™ features can be included at the component, board, or system level.  X-ES has integrated these features into a number of designs, including customer-specific variations of our standard  and -based products.
## Security technology compatible across all form factors
## VPX™ & OpenVPX™ Technology
As a founding member of the VPX marketing alliance, X-ES is strongly committed to the VPX™ and OpenVPX™ standards.
 /  / **VPX™ & OpenVPX™ Technology**
### Powering the Next Generation
### of Deployed Applications
Deployed embedded computing systems are putting information to work like never before, requiring increased bandwidth to collect, analyze, and display large amounts of data. This need for higher performance is balanced by the usual environmental considerations and size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints.
In 2003, the VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) launched the VITA 46 working group to develop a new module standard to meet these challenges, now known as the VPX standard. VPX was intended to spur the development of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modules with high-speed serial interfaces such as PCI Express and Gigabit Ethernet.
At X-ES, we played an active role in shaping the VPX standard and were among the first companies to adopt this technology, shipping our first VPX board in 2006. Today, we remain an industry leader in VPX and OpenVPX.
## VPX (VITA 46)
VPX builds on the VME specification, which was introduced in 1981 and quickly became the technology of choice for embedded computing solutions in the defense and aerospace industries.
VPX retains VME’s compact 3U and 6U formats, which are well-suited to SWaP-constrained applications. The key difference is that VPX replaces traditional VME connectors with high-performance connectors that support serial fabric interfaces. This addition of high-speed I/O allows VPX to keep pace with advances in processor technology that require fast communication.
Specifically, the VPX standard calls for:
* 3U and 6U formats for modules and backplanes
* High-speed connector and electrical requirements
* Choice of high-speed serial fabrics
* PMC and XMC mezzanine I/O pin mappings
* Hybrid backplanes to accommodate VME64, VXS, and VPX modules
With its support for existing mezzanines and hybrid backplanes, VPX gives integrators the flexibility to upgrade key functionality in legacy VME systems, boosting performance for advanced data processing while maintaining backward compatibility.
## VPX-REDI (VITA 48)
The high-density components that enable high-speed I/O also use more power, making advanced cooling methods essential for rugged VPX designs. The Ruggedized Enhanced Design Implementation (VPX-REDI) lays out the mechanical design requirements for forced-air cooling, conduction cooling, and liquid cooling in VPX modules, providing detailed dimensions for the interface between the plug-in module and the chassis.
VPX-REDI also includes standards for the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD) covers on both sides of the board, which is necessary for military two-level maintenance strategies.
Most VPX modules from X-ES are available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled configurations. We design metalwork for all COTS VPX products to comply with the VPX-REDI standard.
## Featured VPX Products from X-ES
### XPedite7770
Intel® Xeon® D-1700 Processor-Based 3U VPX-REDI SBC with 100 Gigabit Ethernet
### XPedite2570
AMD (formerly Xilinx) Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA-Based 3U VPX Module
### XCalibur4840
Intel® Xeon® D-2700 Family Processor-Based 6U VPX SBC with 100 Gigabit Ethernet
### XPedite5970
NXP (formerly Freescale) QorIQ® T2080 Processor-Based 6U VPX SBC
## OpenVPX (VITA 65)
OpenVPX is a system-level specification that defines how VPX modules are connected in a number of standard system topologies.
The goal of OpenVPX is to encourage the development of interoperable COTS modules by providing a set of vendor-neutral architectural guidelines for designers and integrators.
OpenVPX defines **planes** and **profiles**.
### OpenVPX Planes
OpenVPX describes five distinct planes, each representing a specific category of backplane and module connectivity:
* The Utility plane is for common system services or utilities, such as power and reset.
* The Management plane is for the supervision and management of hardware resources.
* The Control plane is for application software control traffic.
* The Data plane is for transferring data between system peers.
* The Expansion plane is for transferring data between a controlling element and a separate, but logically adjunct element (for example, moving data to and from a co-processor).
### OpenVPX Profiles
Profiles describe how connector pins are allocated to each plane and how modules are connected to the backplane. OpenVPX includes three types of profiles:
* A slot profile shows the number and physical location of pins assigned to each plane.
* A module profile extends a slot profile by adding protocol, thermal, and power requirements.
* A backplane profile is a collection of slot profiles and the configuration in which the slots are connected.
Module profiles include a number of pins reserved for user-defined I/O, leaving the specific allocation of those interfaces up to the designer. This flexibility, along with the wide array of profiles, encourages innovation within the OpenVPX standard and allows the standard to evolve with new technologies.
## Find an OpenVPX solution for your next project
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### 3U VPX SBC
* 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 series processor (formerly Raptor Lake-P)
* SecureCOTS™ technology
* Compatible with multiple OpenVPX slot profiles and aligned to the Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA) standard
### 3U VPX Switch
* PCI Express Gen3 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet integrated switch
* Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing management
* Compatible with multiple OpenVPX switch slot profiles
### Development System
* Platform for two conduction-cooled 6U VPX modules
* Utilizes RTMs to simplify I/O access and support rapid system prototyping
* Compatible with multiple OpenVPX module profiles
## Tell us what you're looking for
Our VPX offerings range from COTS modules to fully custom boards and chassis. Get in touch with the X-ES Sales team today to discuss how we can help make your next project a success.