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As every year, the Embedded Computing Conference imparts lots of know-how about embedded technology – directly targeting the industry. The only difference is that the conference now takes place virtual. This has the advantage that it is now even more efficient and accessible.

In its speech Enclustra presents how to simplify and speed the up development of FPGA based digital signal processing systems. Nowadays FPGAs often replace DSPs in industrial digital signal processing systems. Implementing digital signal processing with FPGAs used to be hard, because it had to be described with VHDL or Verilog. That’s why Enclustra developed a DSP Library for FPGA design. It enables you to assemble an entire digital signal processing system graphically in a very short time. The library includes FIR and CIC filters, CORDIC, function approximations, buffers and time-division multiplexing infrastructure, and supports both continuous-wave and pulse processing.

To further simplify and speed up development, the DSP Library also contains bit-true simulation models based on an open-source Python framework. This allows the exact functionality to be tested, simulated, and optimized with the full power and ease of Python.

We look forward to welcoming you on June 1^st.

We just updated our Reference Designs

Enclustra just released new and updated Reference Designs for all Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and Zynq SoC based System-on-Modules (SOM). They are available for Vivado as well as for Vitis. The extensive and in-detail documentation make getting started a snap.

At the same time we do now offer also Petalinux to build the Board Support Package (BSP). All steps to a successful build are described in detail in the BSP usage documentation. Give it a try and get your project started now!

Andromeda is on the horizon

With the Andromeda XZU90 Enclustra is presenting its first module in the brand new Andromeda form factor. The modular Andromeda System-on-Module (SOM) family is optimized for high-end applications. It supports up to 6 Samtec ADM6-60 high-speed connectors with up to 686 user I/Os.

Thanks to its built-in Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC ZU17EG/ZU19EG devices, the Andromeda XZU90 is the optimal solution for the most rugged and demanding applications. The SOM integrates up to 8 GByte fast DDR4 SDRAM with Error Correction Code (ECC), 16 GByte eMMC flash and 128 MByte quad SPI flash. For communication it offers up to 5 x PCIe Gen3 x16, Gigabit Ethernet PHY, USB 3.0 thanks to the 76 MGTs with up to 25 Gbit/sec – all on a tiny footprint of just 80 × 64 mm.

Get all the details: Andromeda XZU90

Ethernet without any hassle

In a lot of FPGA-based applications Ethernet is the preferred means for communication with a host. The Gigabit Ethernet Application Note gives an overview of the set up process for Gigabit Ethernet on Enclustra hardware. This includes obtaining the individual MAC addresses of the hardware in use, setting the correct RGMII timing constraints and configuring the PHY delays via MDIO.

The quickest and easiest way to obtain the MAC address of a module is with the Enclustra Module Configuration Tool (MCT): Only a USB connection is required to access and configure various baseboard and module properties. How to configure Ethernet bare metal, with U-boot and Linux is also described in detail in the application note.

Get all the details: Enclustra Gigabit Ethernet Application Note

EnTegra – your direct contact in the UK

Enclustra is happy to welcome EnTegra Solutions as its official reseller for Enclustra products in the UK. EnTegra has more than 20 years of experience in software and FPGA firmware development. EnTegra has always been more than just a reseller. As well as technical sales support, EnTegra has also developed example programs and full application suites to meet customer needs.

EnTegra is not only your first level contact for technical support: All of the products require technical expertise to ensure that the right product fits the application requirements before items are manufactured and shipped to the end user. That's exactly where the extensive expertise of EnTegra helps in finding the optimal solution.

You can contact EnTegra with any questions about the products at www.entegra.co.uk or send a message.