Product Overview
The WS707A – A Customizable Derivative of Xilinx’s VC707 Evaluation Kit
The Whizz Virtex-7 FPGA WS707A is a high-speed evaluation kit designed for applications that demand high-performance serial connectivity and advanced memory interfacing. As a derivative of the AMD Virtex™ 7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit, the WS707A retains all the flexibility and functionality of the original while supporting the XC7VX690T FPGA.
With integrated PCIe Gen2, SFP+, HDMI, DDR3 memory, and industry-standard FPGA Mezzanine Connectors (FMC), this platform enables rapid evaluation and development of networking, high-speed computing, and system prototyping applications.
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
Optimized for High-Speed Transceiver Evaluation & Customization
FPGA – Virtex-7 XC7VX690T
Memory – 1GB DDR3 SODIMM, 128MB Linear BPI Flash, 16MB Quad SPI Flash, 8Kb IIC EEPROM
PCIe – Gen2x8 (layout for Gen3)
Clocking – 200MHz fixed oscillator, 156.250MHz programmable oscillator, SMA clock input
Networking – 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, SFP/SFP+ Cage, GTX port with SMA
Configuration – JTAG over USB, BPI Flash, Quad SPI Flash, SD Card Slot
Expansion – FMC1-HPC, FMC2-HPC
Control & I/O – Push buttons, DIP switches, Rotary Encoder, AMS FAN Header
Power – –12V wall adapter or ATX
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 WS707A into a ready-to-deploy product with tailored hardware and software.
Complete System Development
Design enclosures, firmware, and thermal solutions around the WS707A.
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.