Hello-FPGA-FMC-SFP-X4
● Interface Type: FMC LPC
● Memory Chip: 24LC04 I2C EEPROM
● Signals & Data Rate: 4 SFP+ ports with independent TX/RX differential pairs; Max data rate: 10 Gb/s; Test rate: 10 Gbps
● Test Performance：Supported Tools: Xilinx IBERT (Bit Error Rate test), eye diagram analysis
Target BER: ≤8.3×10⁻¹²
Eye Opening: 66.67% UI
● Memory Chip: 24LC04 I2C EEPROM
● Signals & Data Rate: 4 SFP+ ports with independent TX/RX differential pairs; Max data rate: 10 Gb/s; Test rate: 10 Gbps
● Test Performance：Supported Tools: Xilinx IBERT (Bit Error Rate test), eye diagram analysis
Target BER: ≤8.3×10⁻¹²
Eye Opening: 66.67% UI
Hello-FPGA-FMC-SFP-X4
FMC to 4-Port SFP+ 10G Fiber Interface Card - VITA 57.1 Compliant
| 10Gb/s Per Port | High-Density Expansion
4 Core Advantages
Full Standard Compliance
Strictly compliant with VITA 57.1 standard, adopting FMC LPC (Low Pin Count) connector (Model: ASP-134488-01) with 160 pins design, supporting VADJ adjustable voltage, compatible with mainstream FPGA carrier boards to maximize carrier board reuse rate.
4-Port High-Density Interface
Integrated with 4 independent SFP+ fiber transceiver interfaces, each with dedicated TX/RX differential channels, supporting up to 10Gb/s transmission rate per port. 4-port parallel transmission meets high-density 10G data interaction requirements, suitable for multi-port device interconnection scenarios.
Precision Test Compatibility
Compatible with Xilinx VIVADO development environment, supporting professional debugging tools such as IBERT Bit Error Rate Test, Eye Diagram Scanning, and Jitter Analysis. Target Bit Error Rate (BER) as low as 8.3×10⁻¹², eye diagram opening up to 66.67% UI to ensure test accuracy.
Flexible Expansion & Upgrade
Support SFP+ multi-mode/single-mode optical modules and passive/active Direct Attach Cables (DAC), with flexible transmission distance selection from 1m to 10m. Hot-swap supported, which allows maintenance and upgrade without system shutdown. Adjustable VADJ voltage (1.2V/1.8V/2.5V) matches different I/O voltage standards.
Product Introduction
- Hello-FPGA-FMC-SFP-X4 is a high-density 10G fiber expansion module specially designed for FPGA development. It quickly expands 4 SFP+ fiber interfaces for FPGA development boards via FMC LPC connector, with up to 10Gb/s transceiver speed per port, serving as core adapter hardware for 10G high-speed data transmission verification.
- Fully compliant with VITA 57.1 standard, it carries dual 125MHz & 156.25MHz high-precision crystal oscillators to supply stable clock signals for precise timing. Integrated 24LC04 I2C EEPROM supports I²C protocol to store board ID, manufacturer information and realize automatic module detection.
- Developed for fiber high-speed communication verification, data center interconnection and FPGA testing scenarios, it owns outstanding compatibility, stability and usability, widely deployed in intelligent vehicles, medical imaging, aerospace and industrial automation industries.
- As an efficient FPGA I/O expansion card, it removes barriers of complicated protocol expertise, simplifies system design to cut power consumption and BOM cost, shortens project development cycle and improves overall FPGA development efficiency.
Hardware Features
- Compliance Standard: Fully follow VITA 57.1 specification, adopt FMC LPC (Low Pin Count) connector model ASP-134488-01 with 160 pins, support adjustable VADJ voltage.
- Interface Layout: Four independent SFP+ transceivers, each equipped with exclusive TX/RX differential lanes, supporting 10Gb/s high-speed serial communication for dense multi-channel parallel transmission.
- Clock & Storage: Onboard dual 125MHz + 156.25MHz precision oscillators; 24LC04 I2C EEPROM for automatic board identification via I²C bus.
- Supported Modules: SFP+ SR (MM ≤300m), LR (SM ≤10km), ER (SM ≤40km) optical transceivers; SFP+ DAC copper cables (1~10m); full hot-swap support.
- Power Compatibility: Accept +3.3V and +12V power supplied by carrier board; adjustable VADJ 1.2V/1.8V/2.5V to match various I/O voltage levels.
- Link Status Monitoring: Built-in TX_DIS, RX_LOSS detection pins to real-time monitor transceiver status for easy fault diagnosis and system maintenance.
- Software Compatibility: Natively compatible with Xilinx VIVADO, support IBERT BER testing, eye diagram capture and jitter measurement tools for development validation.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Category | Detailed Specifications |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | Product Name: Hello-FPGA-FMC-SFP-X4 10G Fiber Expansion Card; Compliance Standard: VITA 57.1 |
| Interface Spec | Interface Type: FMC LPC (Low Pin Count); Connector Part No.: ASP-134488-01; Pin Count: 160 |
| Signal & Data Rate | 4 SFP+ Ports, independent TX/RX differential lanes per port; Max single port bandwidth: 10Gb/s; Test speed per lane: 10Gbps |
| Onboard Components | Crystals: 125MHz & 156.25MHz dual high-precision oscillators; Memory: 24LC04 I2C EEPROM (I²C bus supported) |
| Supported Transceivers & Cables | Optical Modules: SFP+ SR/LR/ER; Copper Cables: 1~10m SFP+ DAC; Hot-swap function enabled |
| Test Performance | Supported Tools: Xilinx IBERT (BER Test, Eye Diagram & Jitter Analysis); Target BER ≤8.3×10⁻¹²; Eye opening margin: 66.67% UI |
| Power Input | Supplied by carrier board: +3.3V, +12V; Adjustable VADJ: 1.2V/1.8V/2.5V |
| Core Functions | 4-channel 10G parallel transmission, I²C auto module detection, TX_DIS/RX_LOSS link monitoring, optical module hot-swap |
| Software Environment | Development IDE: Xilinx VIVADO; Debug Tools: IBERT BER tester, eye diagram scanner, jitter analyzer |
| Mechanical Dimension | 69mm × 82mm (Standard single-slot FMC size) |
Product Dimension Drawing
Standard FMC Dimension: 69mm × 82mm (Unit: mm)
Safety Warnings (Must Read)
- Never hot-plug the daughter card: Power off the FPGA carrier board and disconnect power cord before installation or removal. Live plugging will permanently damage the daughter card, carrier board and connected peripherals.
- Mandatory ESD protection: Discharge static electricity from your body before touching PCB electronic components. Anti-static wrist strap is highly recommended. Static discharge destroys precision semiconductors irreversibly.
- Standard module installation: Insert SFP+ transceivers or DAC cables gently until fully locked. Forcible insertion/removal will damage port pins. Hot-swap operation is only allowed under idle system state.
- Power safety: Strictly follow carrier board power specifications to maintain rated stable voltage. Overvoltage and reverse polarity will burn internal circuits.
- Storage & Operation Environment: Do not store or use this product under water splash, direct sunlight, strong electromagnetic fields, severe vibration or heavy dust to guarantee long-term stable operation.
Quick Start Guide
- Hardware Installation: Plug Hello-FPGA-FMC-SFP-X4 into FMC LPC slot of FPGA carrier board and fasten fixing screws firmly. Mount SFP+ optical modules or DAC cables as required and ensure tight connection.
- Power Configuration: Verify stable power supply of carrier board, set VADJ voltage (1.2V/1.8V/2.5V) according to target I/O voltage standard.
- Software Setup: Launch Xilinx VIVADO, import board constraint files, configure clock frequency and line rate parameters based on test requirements.
- Test & Validation: Run IBERT tool to execute BER test and eye diagram scanning, confirm stable link performance with BER ≤8.3×10⁻¹².
- System Integration: After passing all tests, install the card and cables with proper heat dissipation in target application environment.
- Maintenance & Replacement: SFP+ transceivers support hot-swap; direct replacement is available without full system power shutdown.
Typical Application Scenarios
Semiconductor Testing Medical Imaging Aerospace Industrial Automation Machine Vision Precision Inspection
