Product Overview
The WS709 – A Customizable Derivative of Xilinx’s VC709 Connectivity Kit
The Whizz Virtex-7 FPGA WS709 is a high-speed 40Gb/s connectivity platform designed for high-bandwidth and high-performance applications. As a derivative of the AMD Virtex™ 7 FPGA VC709 Connectivity Kit, the WS709 retains all the advanced features while supporting the XC7VX2000T FPGA.
With PCI Express Gen 3, 10GBase-R, AXI, and DDR3 memory interfacing, this platform enables rapid evaluation and development of networking, high-speed computing, and data transfer applications. The included Fedora Live OS-based GUI, along with software drivers, allows for efficient control and monitoring of connectivity designs.
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 – Virtex-7 VX690T (XC7VX2000T)
Memory – 2 x 4GB DDR3 SODIMM (933MHz / 1866Mbps), 32MB BPI Parallel NOR Flash, 1KB IIC EEPROM
PCIe – Gen3 8-lane edge connector
Clocking 200MHz fixed oscillator, 233.33MHz fixed oscillator, User Programmable Oscillator, SMA clock inputs
Networking – 4x SFP/SFP+ cages, 10x GTH ports to FMC, UART to USB Bridge
Configuration – JTAG over USB, BPI Parallel NOR Flash
Expansion – FMC-HPC, GTH transceivers
Control I/O– Push buttons, DIP switches, User LEDs
Power – 12V AC 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
Turn the WS709 into a deployable product with optimized hardware and software.
Complete System Development
Create an end-to-end system including enclosures, firmware, and thermal solutions.
FPGA Modifications
Upgrade or modify the FPGA for specialized processing applications.
Memory Enhancements
Expand DDR3/DDR4 configurations based on performance needs.
Custom Connectivity
Modify PCIe lanes, add additional SFP/SFP+ ports, or adjust I/O configurations.
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.