XEM7360-K160T

XC7K160T-1, 2-GiB DDR3

$1,699.95
XEM7360-K410T

XC7K410T-1, 2-GiB DDR3

$3,799.95
XEM7360-K160TI

XC7K160TI, 2-GiB DDR3

$2,199.95
XEM7360-K160T-3E

XC7K160T-3E, 2-GiB DDR3

$2,359.95
XEM7360-K410T-3E

XC7K410T-3E, 2-GiB DDR3

$6,479.95
BRK7360

Breakout board for the XEM7360

$199.95

The XEM7360 is a USB 3.0 FPGA development board based on the AMD-Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA. In addition to a high gate-count FPGA, the XEM7360 utilizes the high transfer rate of USB 3.0 for configuration downloads, enabling speedy FPGA configuration and data transfer. With integrated SDRAM, power supplies, platform flash, high-speed transceivers, Samtec mezzanine connectors, and voltage/current/temperature monitoring, the XEM7360 is ideal for high-performance FPGA development and product integration.

Feature	XEM7360-K160T	XEM7360-K410T
FPGA	XC7K160T-1FFG676C	XC7K410T-1FFG676C
CLB • Slices	25,350	63,550
CLB • Distributed RAM	2,188 Kib	5,663 Kib
Block RAM	11,700 Kib	28,620 Kib
DSP Slices	600	1,540
CMTs	8	10
FPGA I/O	193 I/O 8 Gigabit Transceivers

Xilinx Kintex-7 XC7K160T-1FFG676C or XC7K410T-1FFG676C
2x 16-MiB serial flash (Numonyx N25Q128A)
2-GiB DDR3 (4x Micron MT41K512M8RH)
Small form-factor -- 100mm x 70mm x 19.65mm (3.94" x 2.76" x 0.77")
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface (Cypress FX3) for configuration and data transfer
Measured performance over 340 MiB/s
Self-powered by external DC source
Low-jitter 200 MHz clock oscillator
Low-jitter 100 MHz clock oscillator (Gigabit Transceiver Reference)
Four LEDs
Two Samtec board-to-board connectors (QSH-090)
193 user I/O including GCLK pins
8 Gigabit Transceivers and 3 reference clock pairs
Independent access to VCCO bank voltages
On-board device sensors for real-time voltage, current, and temperature monitoring
JTAG pins available on the expansion connectors
Full FrontPanel virtual control panel support
Complete Application Programmer's Interface (API) in C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java

XEM7360 FAQ - Opal Kelly

FAQ

Q: What FPGA is integrated into the Opal Kelly XEM7360 integration module?

The XEM7360 features high-performance AMD Kintex-7 variants: the XC7K160T and XC7K410T. These provide up to 508,400 D Flip-Flops and 1,540 DSP slices on the K410T model, serving as a full-featured integration system for high-gate-count FPGA designs.

Q: What is the maximum data transfer rate of the XEM7360?

The XEM7360 utilizes a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface (Cypress FX3) to deliver measured real-world data transfer performance typically exceeding 340 MiB/s using the FrontPanel SDK.

Q: How much memory is available on the XEM7360?

The module includes 2 GiByte DDR3 SDRAM with a full 32-bit quad-wide interface to the FPGA. It also features two SPI Flash devices totaling 32 MiB of non-volatile memory for system firmware and FPGA gateware boot.

Q: What expansion and high-speed serial ports are available?

The XEM7360 provides access to 193 I/O pins and 8 multi-gigabit transceivers (GTX) via two high-density 0.5mm expansion connectors, supporting standards like PCI Express, DisplayPort, and SATA.

Q: How is the XEM7360 utilized in Test & Measurement and Hardware Validation?

Engineers use the XEM7360 for automated device testing and protocol validation, leveraging high-speed I/O and the FrontPanel SDK for real-time analysis against standards like PCIe and MIPI.

Q: What role do Opal Kelly modules play in Aerospace and Defense systems?

In Aerospace and Defense, the XEM7360 is frequently deployed for RADAR testing, satellite communications prototyping, and HIL simulation due to the parallel processing power of the Kintex-7 FPGA.

Q: Can the XEM7360 be used for Edge AI and Machine Learning applications?

Yes, developers can implement deterministic AI inference for vision-guided robotics and anomaly detection using the parallel DSP slices of the Kintex-7 FPGA.

Q: How do Opal Kelly modules support Industrial and Machine Vision?

The XEM7360 serves as an interface for 3D vision and IR imaging, processing multiple high-speed AV channels for sophisticated video analytics.

Q: Why do Academic and Research institutions choose Opal Kelly modules?

Institutions choose Opal Kelly for stable, off-the-shelf USB-to-FPGA connectivity, allowing focus on core breakthroughs in SDR and instrumentation.

XEM7360 Technical Specifications

What FPGA is integrated into the Opal Kelly XEM7360 integration module?

The XEM7360 is offered in two high-performance variants: the AMD Kintex-7 XC7K160T and the XC7K410T. It provides up to 508,400 D Flip-Flops and 1,540 DSP slices (K410T model), serving as a full-featured integration system for high-gate-count FPGA designs.

What is the maximum data transfer rate of the XEM7360?

The XEM7360 utilizes a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface (Cypress FX3) to provide fast configuration downloads and PC-to-FPGA communication. Measured real-world data transfer performance typically exceeds 340 MiB/s using the FrontPanel SDK.

How much memory is available on the XEM7360?

The module includes 2 GiByte DDR3 SDRAM with a full 32-bit quad-wide interface to the FPGA. It also features two SPI Flash devices providing 32 MiB of non-volatile memory—one attached to the USB microcontroller and one dedicated to the FPGA for gateware boot.

What expansion and high-speed serial ports are available?

The XEM7360 provides access to 193 I/O pins and 8 multi-gigabit transceivers (GTX) through two high-density 0.5mm expansion connectors. The GTX transceivers support high-speed serial standards such as PCI Express, DisplayPort, and SATA.

What are the power and thermal requirements for the XEM7360?

The board requires a single clean, filtered DC input between 4.5 V and 5.5 V. High-efficiency on-board switching regulators provide internal DC rails, and an active FPGA cooling solution is recommended for high-power designs.

Industry Use Cases & Applications

How is the XEM7360 utilized in Test & Measurement and Hardware Validation?

Engineers use the XEM7360 as the "digital brains" for automated device testing and protocol validation. Its combination of high-speed I/O and the FrontPanel SDK allows for real-time signal analysis and verification against standards like PCIe and MIPI.

What role do Opal Kelly modules play in Aerospace and Defense systems?

In Aerospace and Defense, modules like the XEM7360 are frequently deployed for RADAR system testing, satellite communications prototyping, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation. The Kintex-7 FPGA provides the parallel processing power needed to validate hardware survival in extreme environments.

Can the XEM7360 be used for Edge AI and Machine Learning applications?

Yes. By leveraging the parallel DSP slices of the Kintex-7 FPGA, developers can implement deterministic AI inference for vision-guided robotics and real-time anomaly detection without host CPU bottlenecks.

How do Opal Kelly modules support Industrial and Machine Vision?

The XEM7360 serves as a high-performance interface for 3D vision systems and IR imaging. It can process multiple high-speed AV channels simultaneously for sophisticated video analytics in smart factory environments.

Why do Academic and Research institutions choose Opal Kelly modules?

Research institutions choose Opal Kelly modules for stable, "off-the-shelf" USB-to-FPGA connectivity. This allows researchers to focus on breakthroughs in Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and scientific instrumentation.

FrontPanel® SDK Capabilities

What is the FrontPanel SDK and how does it benefit FPGA developers?

The FrontPanel SDK is a powerful trio of firmware, software, and gateware that connects software applications to FPGA hardware. It provides a multi-platform API and lightweight HDL IP blocks to manage complex USB 3.0 communication automatically.

Which programming languages and operating systems are supported?

The SDK supports Windows, Linux, and macOS. Supported languages include C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java, with additional integration support for MATLAB and LabVIEW.

What communication endpoints are available in the FrontPanel framework?

FrontPanel utilizes four primary endpoint types for data movement:

Wires: Periodic status and control signals.
Triggers: Asynchronous event signals for handshaking.
Pipes: High-speed synchronous bulk data transfers.
Registers: Addressable read/write access to internal logic.

How does FrontPanel support custom GUI development for hardware control?

Developers can use the FrontPanel Application to create virtual control panels using industry-standard XML descriptions. FrontPanel 6 also supports browser-based app development using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Development Workflow

What is the typical development workflow for the XEM7360?

HDL Design: Create FPGA logic in AMD Vivado and integrate FrontPanel HDL IP blocks.
Software Integration: Use the FrontPanel SDK to define the data path between the FPGA and PC.
Deployment: Use the FrontPanel Application or build a standalone executable for production hardware control.

How do I debug logic on the XEM7360?

JTAG access is provided via the vertical launch JTAG connector. This allows engineers to use the AMD Vivado Hardware Manager for real-time on-chip debugging and logic analysis (ILA).

Product Lifecycle & Management

How does Opal Kelly manage the lifecycle of its products?

Opal Kelly products are strictly lifecycle managed with Production, Limited Production, and End-of-Life status updates to ensure notice for component availability.

What is the history and status of the XEM7360?

Released on April 22, 2016, the XEM7360 is currently in Production. It serves as a flagship Kintex-7 integration module with an estimated component end-of-life out to 2040.