Summary of SYSTEM-ON-MODULE WITH POLARFIRE FPGA AT EMBEDDED WORLD
ARIES Embedded introduces the M100PF System-on-Module based on Microchip's PolarFire FPGA family at embedded world 2019. Designed for industrial and medical applications, this module offers up to 50% lower power consumption, expanded temperature ranges, and high-performance features like DDR3 RAM and eMMC Flash. The accompanying M100PFEVP evaluation platform facilitates rapid prototyping and project initiation with extensive connectivity options.
Parts used in the M100PF Project:
- M100PF System-on-Module
- Microchip PolarFire FPGA
- M100PFEVP Evaluation Platform
- DDR3 RAM (512Mbit or one/two gigabit)
- 256 Mbit configuration storage
- eMMC NAND Flash (4 to 64Gbit)
- SerDes interfaces (8 channels)
- PCI express Gen2 slots
- Samtec QSH-090-01-F-D-A connectors
- Two gigabit Ethernet ports
- USB interfaces
- DSub9 interfaces (CAN, RS232)
- Pmod extension connectors
- HSMC extension connectors
- microSD card slot
Specialist for embedded services and products, ARIES Embedded, will display the new M100PF System-on-Module (SoM) based on Microchip’s PolarFire FPGA family at embedded world 2019. At stand 441 in hall 3A ARIES Embedded will also introduce the complementary evaluation platform M100PFEVP, which delivers a fast and easy project start for customers.
Our new M100PF board provides the full flexibility of the popular FPGAs for demanding applications in industrial and medical technology,
stated Andreas Widder, Managing Director of ARIES Embedded.
PolarFire captivates with up to 50 percent lower power consumption than competing FPGAs, at mid-range densities with exceptional safety and reliability.
With the SoM, ARIES Embedded extends the FPGA functionality with RAM, Flash, Clocking and additional features.
For industrial use, the system-on-module allows an expanded temperature range, from zero to +70°C up to -40 to +85°C. On the ARIES SoM, the PolarFire FPGAs provide 100, 192, or 300k logic elements (LE) and feature 12.7G transceivers with up to 50% lower power consumption. The 256 Mbit configuration storage, the DDR3 RAM (512Mbit, one or two gigabit), as well as four to 64Gbit eMMC NAND Flash allow the development of complex high performance designs.
Further features of the 72x40mm small SoMs are: eight SerDes with 250Mbps to 12.5Gbps, two PCI express Gen2 end points/root port slots, rich user I/O, and two Samtec QSH-090-01-F-D-A board-to-board connectors.
ARIES Embedded provides the corresponding evaluation platform M100PFEVP to help facilitate a smooth and fast project start. It enables customers to evaluate the PolarFire FPGA, realise prototypes and even use the FPGA in series production. The evaluation board contains two gigabit Ethernet, USB, and four DSub9 interfaces for CAN, RS232, and others, in addition to Pmod and HSMC extension connectors and a microSD card slot.
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- What is the primary benefit of the PolarFire FPGA regarding power?
The PolarFire FPGA offers up to 50 percent lower power consumption than competing FPGAs. - Can the M100PF SoM operate in extreme temperatures?
Yes, the system-on-module supports an expanded temperature range from -40 to +85°C. - How many logic elements does the PolarFire FPGA provide on the ARIES SoM?
The PolarFire FPGAs provide 100, 192, or 300k logic elements depending on the specific configuration. - Does the evaluation platform support series production?
Yes, the M100PFEVP enables customers to evaluate the FPGA, realize prototypes, and use it in series production. - What memory options are available on the M100PF board?
The board includes 256 Mbit configuration storage, DDR3 RAM, and four to 64Gbit eMMC NAND Flash. - Which communication interfaces are included on the M100PFEVP board?
The board contains two gigabit Ethernet, USB, and four DSub9 interfaces for CAN and RS232. - What is the purpose of the M100PFEVP platform?
The platform delivers a fast and easy project start for customers evaluating the PolarFire FPGA. - Are there expansion connectors available on the evaluation board?
Yes, the board features Pmod and HSMC extension connectors alongside a microSD card slot.
