Product Overview
The WS724 – A Customizable Derivative of Xilinx’s KC724 Characterization
The Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA KC724 Characterization Kit is designed for evaluating and characterizing high-speed GTX transceivers. As a derivative of the AMD Kintex™ 7 FPGA KC724 Characterization Kit, the WH724 supports the XC7K410T FPGA and provides an ideal hardware environment for testing 16 GTX transceivers at 12.5Gbps.
This kit enables evaluation using the Integrated Bit Error Ratio Test (IBERT) demonstration via Vivado™ or ISE™ design suites. The inclusion of Samtec BullsEye connectors allows seamless integration with various evaluation platforms, including optical boards, high-speed test equipment, and backplane testing setups.
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 – Kintex-7 XC7K410T
Transceivers – 16 GTX transceivers at 12.5Gbps
Networking & Connectivity – Four Samtec BullsEye connector pads, two differential MRCC SMA inputs, USB-to-UART bridge
Clocking 200MHz fixed LVDS oscillator, SuperClock-2 module, differential SMA clock inputs
Display & Indicators – Power status LEDs, DIP switches, push buttons, general-purpose LEDs
Expansion – Three VITA 57.1 FMC-HPC connectors
Configuration –Digilent USB JTAG programming port, System ACE™ SD controller
Control I/O– I2C bus for additional system control
Power – PMBus connectivity for real-time power management
Customization Options
Productize Your Development Kit for Your Applications
Whizz Systems has been delivering reference designs and customized FPGA solutions across various industries. Our experience in these sectors enables us to take your development kit and productize it to meet the specific challenges and performance requirements of your industry.
Custom Transceiver Testing Configurations
Modify signal routing for specific test environments.
Integration with High-Speed Optical or Backplane Systems
Adapt BullsEye connectors to suit proprietary test setups.
Enhanced Clocking Solutions
Implement programmable oscillators for specialized applications.
Firmware & Software Customization
Develop specialized firmware and IBERT enhancements for improved testing.
Additional Expansion & I/O Adjustments
Modify FMC-HPC connections and integrate additional peripherals.
Power & Thermal Optimization
Implement enhanced power monitoring and cooling strategies.
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.