Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU1250 User manual

Kintex UltraScale FPGA
KCU1250
Characterization Kit
IBERT
Getting Started Guide
Vivado Design Suite
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Revision History
The following table shows the revision history for this document.
Date Version Revision
12/20/2017 2017.4 Updated for Vivado® Design Suite 2017.4. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-4.zip.
10/09/2017 2017.3 Updated for Vivado® Design Suite 2017.3. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-3.zip.
06/20/2017 2017.2 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2017.2. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-2.zip.
04/19/2017 2017.1 Updated text and graphics for Vivado Design Suite 2017.1. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-1.zip.
12/15/2016 2016.4 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2016.4. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2016-4.zip.
10/12/2016 2016.3 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2016.3. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2016-3.zip. Updated Figure 1-14, Figure 2-1,
Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-4.
06/08/2016 2016.2 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2016.2. Design file changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2016-2.zip. Updated Figure 2-11, Figure 2-12,
and Figure 2-13.
04/13/2016 2016.1 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2016.1. Design file
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-4.zip changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2016-1.zip. Updated Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-19.
11/24/2015 2015.4 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2015.4. Design file
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-3.zip changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-4.zip.
10/07/2015 2015.3 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2015.3. Design file
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-2.zip changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-3.zip. A step 11 was added to Starting the
SuperClock-2 Module. Updated Figure 1-12, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-5 through
Figure 2-8.
06/30/2015 2015.2 Updated for Vivado Design Suite 2015.2. Design file
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-1.zip changed to
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2015-2.zip. Board power on was added to step 3,
page 13. Updated Figure 2-2, Figure 2-4, and Figure 2-8.
04/27/2015 2015.1 Initial Xilinx release.
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Table of Contents
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up the KCU1250 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Extracting the Project Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Running the GTH IBERT Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Creating the GTH IBERT Core
Appendix A: Warranty
Appendix B: Additional Resources and Legal Notices
Xilinx Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Solution Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Documentation Navigator and Design Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Please Read: Important Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Overview
This document describes setting up the Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA KCU1250 GTH
Transceiver Characterization Board and running the Integrated Bit Error Ratio Test (IBERT)
demonstration using the Vivado® Design Suite. The designs required to run the IBERT
demonstration are stored in a Secure Digital (SD) memory card provided with the KCU1250
board. The demonstration shows the capabilities of the Kintex UltraScale
XCKU040-FFVA1156 FPGA GTH transceiver.
The KCU1250 board is described in detail in the KCU1250 Board User Guide (UG1057)
[Ref 1].
The IBERT demonstration operates one GTH Quad. The procedure consists of:
1. Setting Up the KCU1250 Board
2. Extracting the Project Files
3. Connecting the GTH Transceivers and Reference Clocks
4. Starting the SuperClock-2 Module
5. Configuring the FPGA
6. Setting Up the Vivado Design Suite
7. Viewing GTH Transceiver Operation
8. Closing the IBERT Demonstration
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Requirements
The following hardware and software is required to run and rebuild the GTH IBERT
demonstrations:
• Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU1250 GTH Transceiver Characterization Board, including:
°One SD card containing the IBERT demonstration designs
°One Samtec Bulls Eye® cable
°Eight SMA female-to-female (F-F) adapters
°Six 50-ΩSMA terminators
°UltraScale transceiver power supply module (installed)
°SuperClock-2 module, Rev 1.0 (installed)
°Active BGA heat sink (installed)
°12V DC power adapter
°Two USB cables, standard-A plug to micro-B plug
•HostPCwith:
°SD card reader
°USB ports
• Xilinx® Vivado Design Suite 2017.4
The hardware and software required to rebuild the IBERT demonstration designs are:
• Xilinx Vivado Design Suite 2017.4
• PC with a version of Windows supported by Xilinx Vivado Design Suite
Setting Up the KCU1250 Board
This section describes how to set up the KCU1250 board.
CAUTION! The KCU1250 board can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow
standard ESD prevention measures when handling the board, such as using a grounding
strap and static dissipative mat.
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When shipped, the KCU1250 board is configured to support the GTH IBERT demonstrations
described in this document. If the board has been re-configured, it must be returned to the
default setup before running the IBERT demonstrations by following these steps:
1. Move all jumpers and switches to their default positions. The default jumper and switch
positions are listed in the KCU1250 Board User Guide (UG1057) [Ref 1].
2. Confirm that the UltraScale transceiver power module is plugged into connectors J124
and J46.
3. Confirm that the SuperClock-2 module is installed. See HW-CLK-101-SCLK2 SuperClock-2
Module User Guide (UG770) [Ref 2]:
a. Align the three metal standoffs on the bottom side of the module with the three
mounting holes in the SUPERCLOCK-2 MODULE interface of the KCU1250 board.
b. Using three 4-40 x 0.25 inch screws, firmly screw down the module from the bottom
of the KCU1250 board.
c. On the SuperClock-2 module, place a jumper across pins 2–3 (2V5) of the CONTROL
VOLTAGE header, J18, and place another jumper across Si570 INH header J11.
d. Screw down a 50ΩSMA terminator onto each of the six unused Si5368 clock output
SMA connectors: J7, J8, J12, J15, J16 and J17.
Extracting the Project Files
The Vivado Design Suite BIT files required to run the IBERT demonstrations are located in
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-4.zip on the SD card provided with the KCU1250
board. The BIT files are also available online at Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU1250
Characterization Kit documentation.
The ZIP file contains these BIT files:
• kcu1250_ibert_q224_125.bit
•kcu1250_ibert_q225_125.bit
• kcu1250_ibert_q226_125.bit
•kcu1250_ibert_q227_125.bit
•kcu1250_ibert_q228_125.bit
To copy the files from the SD card:
1. Connect the SD card to the host computer.
2. Locate the file rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-4.zip on the SD card.
3. Unzip the files to a working directory on the host computer.
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Running the GTH IBERT Demonstration
The GTH IBERT demonstration operates one GTH Quad at a time. This section describes how
to test GTH Quad 224. The remaining GTH Quads can be tested by following a similar series
of steps.
Connecting the GTH Transceivers and Reference Clocks
Figure 1-1 shows the locations for GTH transceiver Quads 224, 225, 226, 227, and 228 on
the KCU1250 board.
Note: Figure 1-1 is for reference only and might not reflect the current revision of the board.
Note: Quad 131 and Quad 132 are not available on the XCKU040 device.
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Figure 1-1: GTH Quad Locations
QUAD_132QUAD_131
QUAD_224 QUAD_225 QUAD_226 QUAD_227 QUAD_228
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All GTH transceiver pins and reference clock pins are routed from the FPGA to a connector
pad that interfaces with Samtec Bulls Eye connectors. Figure 1-2 Ashows the connector
pad. Figure 1-2 Bshows the connector pinout.
The SuperClock-2 module provides LVDS clock outputs for the GTH reference clocks in the
IBERT demonstrations. Figure 1-3 shows the locations of the differential clock SMA
connectors on the clock module which can be connected to the reference clock cables.
The four SMA pairs labeled CLKOUT provide LVDS clock outputs from the Si5368 clock
multiplier/jitter attenuator device on the clock module. The SMA pair labeled Si570_CLK
provides LVDS clock output from the Si570 programmable oscillator on the clock module.
Note: The Si570 oscillator does not support LVDS output on the Rev B and earlier revisions of the
SuperClock-2 module.
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Figure 1-2: A – GTH Connector Pad. B – GTH Connector Pinout
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Figure 1-3: SuperClock-2 Module Output Clock SMA Locations
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For more information on the SuperClock-2 module, see the HW-CLK-101-SCLK2
SuperClock-2 Module User Guide (UG770) [Ref 2].
Attaching the GTH Quad Connector
1. Before connecting the Bulls Eye cable assembly to the board, firmly secure the blue
elastomer seal provided with the cable assembly to the bottom of the connector
housing if it is not already inserted (see Figure 1-4).
Note: Figure 1-4 is for reference only and might not reflect the current version of the
connector.
2. Attach the Samtec Bulls Eye connector to GTH Quad 224 (Figure 1-5), aligning the two
indexing pins on the bottom of the connector with the guide holes on the board. Hold
the connector flush with the board and fasten it by tightening the two captive screws.
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Figure 1-4: Bulls Eye Connector with Elastomer Seal
X-Ref Target - Figure 1-5
Figure 1-5: Bulls Eye Connector Attached to Quad 224
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GTH Transceiver Clock Connections
1. See Figure 1-2 to identify the P and N coax cables that are connected to the CLK0
reference clock inputs.
2. Connect these cables to the SuperClock-2 module as follows:
°CLK0_P coax cable → SMA connector J7 (CLKOUT1_P) on the SuperClock-2 module
°CLK0_N coax cable → SMA connector J8 (CLKOUT1_N) on the SuperClock-2 module
Note: Any one of the five differential outputs from the SuperClock-2 module can be used to
source the GTH reference clock. CLKOUT1_P and CLKOUT1_N are used here as an example.
GTH TX/RX Loopback Connections
1. See Figure 1-2 to identify the P and N coax cables that are connected to the four
receivers (RX0, RX1, RX2, and RX3) and the four transmitters (TX0, TX1, TX2, and TX3).
2. Use eight SMA female-to-female (F-F) adapters (Figure 1-6) to connect the transmit and
receive cables as shown in Figure 1-7:
°TX0_P → SMA F-F Adapter → RX0_P
°TX0_N → SMA F-F Adapter → RX0_N
°TX1_P → SMA F-F Adapter → RX1_P
°TX1_N → SMA F-F Adapter → RX1_N
°TX2_P → SMA F-F Adapter → RX2_P
°TX2_N → SMA F-F Adapter → RX2_N
°TX3_P → SMA F-F Adapter → RX3_P
°TX3_N → SMA F-F Adapter → RX3_N
RECOMMENDED: To ensure good connectivity, it is recommended that the adapters be secured with a
wrench; however, do not over-tighten the SMAs.
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Figure 1-6: SMA F-F Adapter
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Figure 1-8 shows the KCU1250 board with the cable connections required for the Quad 224
GTH IBERT demonstration.
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Figure 1-7: TX-to-RX Loopback Connection Example
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Figure 1-8: Cable Connections for Quad 224 GTH IBERT Demonstration
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Starting the SuperClock-2 Module
The SuperClock-2 module features two clock-source components:
• Always-on Si570 crystal oscillator
• Si5368 jitter-attenuating clock multiplier
Outputs from either source can be used to drive the transceiver reference clocks.
To start the SuperClock-2 module:
1. Configure the SuperClock-2 module using the Xilinx XC7Z010CLG225 Zynq-7000
AP SoC System Controller command line, which can be accessed through a serial
communication terminal connection using the enhanced communication port of the
Silicon Labs USB to Dual UART Bridge (Figure 1-9). Additional information about the
Silicon Labs USB-to-UART is available in Silicon Labs CP210x USB-to-UART Installation
Guide (UG1033) [Ref 3].
Review the KCU1250 Board User Guide (UG1057) [Ref 1] for additional information about
the System Controller.
2. Set the System Controller configuration DIP switches (SW13) to the OFF position
(Figure 1-10). This disables configuration of the FPGA at power reset.
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Figure 1-9: Silicon Labs Enhanced COM PORT
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Figure 1-10: Configuration DIP Switch (SW13)
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3. Connect J1 connector (USB/UART) on the KCU1250 board to the host computer using
one of the standard-A plug to micro-B plug USB cables provided (Figure 1-11).
4. Power up the board by placing SW1 in the ON position.
5. Open a serial communication terminal application on the host computer, for example
“Hyper Terminal”.
6. Connect to the port number associated with the enhanced COM port of the Silicon Lab
USB-UART Bridge.
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Figure 1-11: USB-UART Connector
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7. Set up a new connection as shown in Figure 1-12, and click OK.
8. Open the connection and press the Enter key to view the System Controller options menu.
9. From the main System Controller menu, select option 1 Set Programmable Clocks to
access the SuperClock-2 options.
10. Use the Programmable Clocks menu option 2 Set Si5368 Frequency to set the output
clock frequencies of the Si5368 clocks to 125 MHz.
11. Select option 2 Free-Run using XA-XB crystal operating mode when prompted.
Configuring the FPGA
The Xilinx Zynq-7000 AP SoC XC7Z010CLG225 System Controller includes a System
Integrated Configuration Engine (System ICE) option. The System ICE can be used to
configure the FPGA, in 8-bit SMAP configuration mode, using one of the *.bit files
provided on the SD card.
The FPGA can also be configured through the Vivado Design Suite using the *.bit files
available on the SD card or online (as collection
rdf0352-kcu1250-ibert-2017-4.zip )
at Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU1250 Characterization Kit documentation.
Review UltraScale Architecture Configuration User Guide (UG570) [Ref 4] for additional
information about UltraScale device configuration.
1. Insert the SD card provided with the KCU1250 board into the SD card reader slot located
on the bottom-side (upper-right corner) of the KCU1250 board.
2. From the main System Controller menu, select option 7 Configure UltraScale FPGA to
access the SuperClock-2 options.
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Figure 1-12: Terminal Setting
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3. Select option 1 Configure UltraScale FPGA from SD Card to configure the FPGA from
the SD card:
The IBERT design demonstrations included with the SD cards can be selected using one
of the bitstream numbers listed in Table 1-1.
4. Select option (0) to configure the FPGA with the Quad 224 IBERT example design. Press
Enter and review the terminal for configuration progress:
Enter a Bitstream number (0-15):
0
Info: xilinx.sys opened
Info: Opening rev_1/set0/config.def
Info: Configuration definition file "rev_1/set0/config.def"
opened
Info: Clock divider is set to 2
Info: Configuration clock frequency is 25MHz
Info: Bitfile "rev_1/set0/ibert224.bit" opened
...10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%...100%
Configuration completed successfully
Table 1-1: IBERT Examples Bitstream Number
IBERT Demonstration Design Bitstream Number
QUAD_224 0
QUAD_225 1
QUAD_226 2
QUAD_227 3
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Setting Up the Vivado Design Suite
1. Connect the host computer to the KCU1250 board using the second standard-A plug to
micro-B plug USB cable. The standard-A plug connects to a USB port on the host
computer and the micro-B plug connects to U80 (the Digilent USB JTAG configuration
port on the KCU1250 board (Figure 1-13)).
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Figure 1-13: USB-UART Connector
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2. Start the Vivado Design Suite on the host computer and click Flow > Open Hardware
Manager (highlighted in Figure 1-14).
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Figure 1-14: Vivado Design Suite, Open Hardware Manager
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3. In the Hardware Manager window (Figure 1-15), click Open New Target.
4. In the Hardware Server Settings window, select Local server (target is on local
machine). Click Next.
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Figure 1-15: Open a New Hardware Manager
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5. In the Select Hardware Target window, the xilinx_tcf cable appears under Hardware
Targets, and the JTAG chain contents of the selected cable appear under Hardware
Devices (Figure 1-16). Select the xilinx_tcf_Digilent target and keep the JTAG Clock
Frequency at the default value (15 MHz). Click Next.
6. In the Open Hardware Target Summary window, click Finish. The wizard closes and
the Vivado Design Suite opens the hardware target.
To view the GTH transceiver operation, click Layout > Serial I/O Analyzer. From the top
of the Hardware Manager window, select Auto-Detect Links to display all available
links automatically. Links can also be created manually in the Links window by
right-clicking and selecting Create Links or by clicking the Create Links button
(Figure 1-17).
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Figure 1-16: Select Hardware Target
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Figure 1-17: Serial I/O Analyzer – Create Links
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