This application note provides users with a general understanding of the SVF and XSVF fileformats as they apply to XILINX devices. Some familiarity with IEEE STD 1149.1 (JTAG) isassumed. For information on using Serial Vector Format (SVF) and XILINX Serial Vector Format(XSVF) files in embedded programming applications
This application note shows how a XILINX CoolRunnerTM-II CPLD can be used as a simplelogical switch that can quickly and reliably select between different MPEG video sources. Thesource code for the design is available on the XILINX website, and is linked from the “VHDLCode” section. The code can be expanded by the user to perform additional operations usingthe remaining CPLD resources
XILINX FPGAs require at least two power supplies: VCCINTfor core circuitry and VCCO for I/O interface. For the latestXILINX FPGAs, including Virtex-II Pro, Virtex-II and Spartan-3, a third auxiliary supply, VCCAUX may be needed. Inmost cases, VCCAUX can share a power supply with VCCO.The core voltages, VCCINT, for most XILINX FPGAs, rangefrom 1.2V to 2.5V. Some mature products have 3V, 3.3Vor 5V core voltages. Table 1 shows the core voltagerequirement for most of the FPGA device families. TypicalI/O voltages (VCCO) vary from 1.2V to 3.3V. The auxiliaryvoltage VCCAUX is 2.5V for Virtex-II Pro and Spartan-3, andis 3.3V for Virtex-II.
XILINX Next Generation 28 nm FPGA Technology Overview
XILINX has chosen 28 nm high-κ metal gate (HKMG) highperformance,low-power process technology and combined it with a new unified ASMBL™ architecture to create a new generation of FPGAs that offer lower power and higher performance. These devices enable unprecedented levels of integration and bandwidth and provide system architects and designers a fully programmable alternative to ASSPs and ASICs.
The XILINX Zynq-7000 Extensible Processing Platform (EPP) redefines the possibilities for embedded systems, giving system and software architects and developers a flexible platform to launch their new solutions and traditional ASIC and ASSP users an alternative that aligns with today’s programmable imperative. The new class of product elegantly combines an industrystandard ARMprocessor-based system with XILINX 28nm programmable logic—in a single device. The processor boots first, prior to configuration of the programmable logic. This, along with a streamlined workflow, saves time and effort and lets software developers and hardware designers start development simultaneously.
