Product Overview
The WH705 – A Customizable Derivative of Xilinx’s KC705 Evaluation Kit
The Whizz Kintex-7 FPGA WH705 is a powerful evaluation kit designed to provide a seamless prototyping experience for high-speed serial transceiver applications. As a derivative of the AMD Kintex™ 7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit, the WH705 retains its full feature set while being optimized for applications requiring high-performance connectivity and advanced memory interfacing.
With integrated PCIe Gen2, SFP+, HDMI, and DDR3 memory support, this platform enables rapid development of networking, high-speed computing, and video display applications. The WH705 also supports FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) interfaces, allowing for expansion and customization based on project requirements.
Whizz Systems offers full customization services to tailor this platform to your specific application needs.
Whizz Systems specialize in transforming development kits into fully productized, market-ready solutions for a wide range of industries
Key Features & Benefits
Engineered for High-Speed Connectivity & Scalable Customization
FPGA – Kintex-7 XC7K410T
Memory – 1GB DDR3 SODIMM, 128MB Linear BPI Flash, 16MB Quad SPI Flash, 8Kb IIC EEPROM
PCIe – Gen2x4 (5 Gb/s) or Gen1x8 (2.5 Gb/s)
Networking– 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, SFP/SFP+ Cage, GTX port with SMA
Expansion – FMC-HPC, FMC-LPC
Power Supply – 12V wall adapter or ATX
Control I/O– Push buttons, DIP switches, SMA I/O pairs, AMS FAN Header
Customization – FPGA selection, memory expansion, custom I/O configurations
Configuration – JTAG over USB, BPI Flash, Quad SPI Flash, SD Card Slot
Customization Options
Productize Your Development Kit for Your Applications
Whizz Systems specializes in transforming FPGA evaluation kits into deployable, market-ready solutions. Our expertise in AMD Xilinx FPGA platforms enables us to optimize your WH705 kit for real-world applications with enhanced performance and custom features..
Productizing Development Kits
Convert the WH705 into a ready-to-deploy product with tailored hardware and software.
Complete System Development
Design enclosures, firmware, and thermal solutions around the WH705.
FPGA Modifications
Upgrade or modify the FPGA for application-specific needs.
Memory Enhancements
Expand DDR3/DDR4 configurations as per performance requirements.
Custom Connectivity
Modify PCIe lanes, add extra SFP/SFP+ ports, or customize I/O.
Software & Firmware Customization
Develop specialized drivers, GUI, or firmware.
Power & Thermal Optimization
Enhance power delivery and cooling mechanisms.
Trusted Expertise, Backed by Collaboration
Leverage Our Proven Industry Partnerships for Your Product
When you work with Whizz Systems, you gain access to a trusted partner with deep expertise in AMD Xilinx FPGA platforms. Our 25 years experience of servicing AMD/Xilinx in developing reference designs, evaluation kits, and connectivity solutions allows us to bring industry-leading experience to your project.
We understand the architecture, design methodologies, and best practices used in AMD Xilinx-based solutions because we’ve worked directly with them. Now, we’re extending that expertise to you—whether you need custom FPGA solutions, modifications to existing development kits, or full productization of your design.