The evaluation kit allows master and slave test implementations based on different FPGA types (ALTERA or XILINX). It consists of two boards (FPGA module and base board) plus an optional expansion module. The evaluation kit is compatible with the Real-time Ethernet standards SERCOS III, EtherCAT and Powerlink.
Two different FPGA modules are available: One with an ALTERA FPGA and a second module with a XILINX FPGA. Thanks to its compact dimensions and its wide bus and IO interface the FPGA module can also be integrated into master or slave devices. This saves costs and reduces the time to market.
The evaluation kit is suitable in particular for test implementations and performance measurements of SERCOS III master and slave devices based on combinations of SERCOS III master or slave IP core with micro-controller IP cores (e.g. MicroBlaze, NIOS2, ARM, 68k) and other optional functions - so called SoPC solutions.
Beside the programmable versions complete low-cost SERCOS III master or slave implementations based on the evaluation kit are available.
Base board
16 DI, 16 DO, all with status LEDs
2 x HEX rotary switches, 1 DIP switch
SERCOS III status LED, RESET button
2 x RJ45 jacks
RS232 interface
socket for expansion modules
24VDC or 5VDC power supply
Size: 120 x 100 mm
FPGA modules
ALTERA Cyclone III series or XILINX Spartan 3E series
available CPU IP-Cores: NIOS2, MicroBlaze, ARM, ...
8 MB FLASH, 4 MB SDRAM
applicable for SERCOS III SERCON100M/S/SL IP-Cores (other Realtime-Ethernet protocols like EtherCAT or Powerlink on demand)
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