Availability of Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT PCI Express Development Platform through HiTech Global

HiTech Global, the premier provider of leading edge FPGA based solutions, announced the availability of Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT PCI Express development platform.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2006 -- HiTech Global, the premier provider of leading edge FPGA based solutions, announced the availability of Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT PCI Express development platform.

The HTG-V5PCIE platform combines the robust features of LX50T device to offer a high-performance and low-cost x8 end-point PCI Express development platform. The embedded PCI Express End-Point Block and eight RocketIO GTP transceivers of the on-board Virtex-5 LXT FPGA provide easy implementation of PCI Express function on the HTG-V5PCIE Platform.

The HTG-V5PCIE platform also features an on-board DDR2 SO-DIMM socket, flash memory for configuration bit stream storage, SGMII, Tri-Mode Ethernet, and 8 SMA (connected to two RocektIO GTP transceivers), Support for add-on daughter cards are provided through 64 pairs of differential I/Os and high-speed Samtec connectors.

Another High-speed connector is also available to support HiTech Global’s off-the-shelf DVI, USB, Cameralink, and I/O expansion modules.

“The architecture of HTG-V5PCIE along with Xilinx Virtex 5 LXT features provide an easy-to-use and unique platform for any PCI Express or stand-alone FPGA development” –Said Cyrus Merati Sr. Director of Sales and Marketing at HiTech Global.

Pricing and availability

The HTG-V5PCIE development platform includes complete documentation including a user guide, schematics, and PCI Express design guide, The development platform is priced at $2,200 (USD) and will be available in January 2007. Additional product information is available at http://www.hitechglobal.com/boards/v5pciexpress.htm

About HiTech Global

HiTech Global (HTG) is a North American based design house and distributor headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. HTG’s main line of products includes IP Cores, prototyping boards, modules, IC Components, and embedded system design tools.

HTG also provides FPGA, ASIC, SOC, and PCB design services. For additional information please visit: http://www.HiTechGlobal.com

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