The PCI Express Design Kit provides an inexpensive and fast way to start developing with PCI Express.

Key Benefits:
• Low cost adoption
• Start testing now and save design time
• Free PCI Express IP Core (board license)
    - Also available for ASIC & FPGA designs flows
    - Endpoint, Root Port, & Bridge

Deliverables:
Board preloaded with Reference Design, PCI Express IP Core, Technical support, Simulation and Synthesis models, Customization wizard, Software drivers, and Free updates of the IP Core.

Features & Resources:

► x4 Endpoint IP controller for PCIe
► Altera GX based (EPSGX40F1020-C5)
► PCI Express 1.0a compliant
►25K LE available for client designs
►Programmable FPGA via a JTAG connector or the EPCS16 (AS configuration)
► x4 PCI Express male connector (x1 with expander)
► 2 high-speed (Samtec) connectors for interfacing with custom daughter cards
   - x4 Receive and x4 Transmit gigabit channels (up to 2.5GHz)
   - x20 Receive and x20 Transmit LVDS signals (also available as 80 3.3V LVCMOS/ LVTTL signals)
   - x72 SSTL2 signals (divided into x64 DQ and x8 DQS) available as 2.5V
LVCMOS/LVTTL signals
   - x28 2.5V LVCOMS/LVTTL signals
   - x3 LVDS clock outputs (input for the daughter card)
   - JTAG signals
► Prototyping matrix that can interface with Santa Cruz daughter cards
(100 MHz signals)
► MICTOR connector: 34 user-dedicated I/Os for probing or for daughter cards
► LEDs, switches

Ordering Part Numbers: PXPDKSXGX40

Price: $1,990 

Other Altera Stratix GX Based PCI Express Boards:

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