Xilinx® FPGAs include high logic densities and extensive I/O capability allowing them to fit a multitude of applications. With core processing algorithms implemented in the digital fabric, analog ICs interface them to the external world.
National Semiconductor, a leader in high-performance, energy-efficient solutions, offers a broad product portfolio to complement Xilinx FPGAs. National provides power, analog signal conditioning, data converters, and serial data-transfer solutions to meet the needs of technically demanding applications for displays, communications infrastructure and electronics such as medical, automotive, and test and measurement devices.
Spartan-6 LX150T Development Kit - This Spartan-6 based Development Kit features the latest SIMPLE SWITCHER power modules powering the FPGA and its peripherals
ISM Networking FMC Module – An expansion card that adds IEEE 1588 synchronization to any Spartan-6 or Virtex-6 development platform with FMC connector.
All these boards feature the DP83865 GbE Ethernet PHY:
National's analog solutions support all key sensing applications. Precision amplifiers and data converters provide accuracy and speed to enable better process control and more uniform products, less fallout, and quicker response times.
National's is a leader in SDI solutions with complete chipsets including cable drivers & equalizers, reclockers, SerDes, signal conditioning, HDMI cable extenders, and more.
SDI Technical Library - This invaluable resource includes lab reports, white papers and conference papers.
CTXIL671: 3G-SDI FMC - This FMC expansion card enables users to design and verify their implementations against multiple HD-SDI standards.
Gigasample Test & Measurement
National's family of ultra high speed ADCs offer best in class performance at the lowest power consumption. The family offers both 8- and 10-bit ADCs at up to 3 GSPS speed.
RD-143 Is an 8-bit 3 GSPS data acquisition reference design. It includes an onboard FPGA and local microcontroller to provide an interface to National Semiconductor's WaveVision software to allow data capture directly to a PC.
ADC10D1000 Evaluation Board is a complete subsystem which features the ADC10D1000 and an onboard Virtex-4 FPGA for data buffering. Fully supported by National Semiconductor's WaveVision software to allow data capture directly to a PC.
WaveVision5 Software is an easy-to-use data acquisition and analysis tool designed to help users evaluate National Semiconductor's high-speed ADCs.
ADC10D1500RB Reference Board is a complete subsystem which features the ADC10D1500 and onboard Virtex-4 FPGA for data buffering. Using the WaveVision 5 software enables PC-based data analysis.
Base Station Solutions
National's base station signal path solutions feature the world's highest performance 16-bit ADCs and include ADCs, high-speed amplifiers, jitter cleaners, PLLs, interface, and more.
Reference Designs:
RD-179 - High-IF Sub-sampling Receiver Subsystem with large/small signal SNR of 71/72.7 dBFS and SFDR greater than 80/92 dBFS. Features the ADC16DV160 dual 16-bit, 160 MSPS ADC, LMH6517 DVA, and LMK04031B clock conditioner.
RD-170 - The SP16130CH4RB Reference Board demonstrates a low IF receiver subsystem application with performance for a 52 MHz input signal of SNR = 75.8 dBFS and SFDR greater than 84 dBFS. It features the ADC16V130 and LMK04031.
RD-147 - The ADC14DS105KARB is a low IF receiver subsystem reference design board demonstrates a low IF receiver subsystem with performance for a 40 MHz input signal of 73.3 dBFS and SFDR greater than 85 dBFS. If features the LMH6552, ADC14DS105 and LMK02000.
RD-146 - This reference design implements a High IF Receiver circuit with performance for a 169 MHz input signal of 68.3 dBFS and SFDR of 77 dBFS. It features the LMH6515, ADC14V155 and LMK03001C
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Spartan-6 LX150T Development Kit provides a complete development platform for the Spartan-6 LXT FPGA family. The Spartan-6 LX150T includes onboard serial gigabit transceiver interface interfaces (GTP) which, when used with the appropriate FPGA IP, enable support for PCI Express or SATA. The board also includes FMC expansion slots to extend the application specific functions.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-6 LX130T Evaluation Kit provides a complete development platform for Virtex-6 LXT FPGA family. The Virtex-6 LX130T includes onboard serial gigabit transceiver interfaces (GTX) which, when used with the appropriate FPGA IP, enable support for PCI Express and other serdes applications. The board also includes FMC expansion slots to extend the application specific functions.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the ISM Networking FMC Module adds key interfaces to support a wide range of industrial, scientific and measurement requirements. The dual DP83640 IEEE 1588 compatible Ethernet PHY gives real time synchronization capability to either Spartan-6 or Virtex-6 designs.
Made in partnership with Cooktech, the CTXIL671 FMC card enables users to design and verify their implementations against multiple HD-SDI standards. It uses an FMC expansion connector to interface to the Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 development kits.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-5 FXT Evaluation Kit provides the necessary features to explore PowerPC 440 based systems based on the Virtex-5 FXT FPGA family. The embedded PowerPC 440 core used in conjunction with the onboard peripherals enables users to create a complete, standalone computing system.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-5 FXT Mini Module Plus is designed to showcase a complete embedded processor system in a small footprint. The Power PC 440 core used in conjunction with the onboard peripherals enables users to create a complete, standalone embedded computer.
Designed by National Semiconductor, the WaveVision 5 Data Capture Board uses a Virtex-4 FPGA in conjunction with the WaveVision 5 software to enable users to easily evaluate National's high speed and precision ADCs. Note: The newer WaveVision 5.1 offers upgraded speed and capabilities, but is not used for all evaluation boards. Please refer to the evaluation board table to get the correct Data Capture Board
Designed by National Semiconductor, the WaveVision 4 Data Capture Board uses a Virtex-4 FPGA in conjunction with the WaveVision 4 software to enable users to easily evaluate National’s high speed and precision ADCs. Note: The newer WaveVision 5.1 offers upgraded speed and capabilities, but is not used for all evaluation boards. Please refer to the evaluation board table to get the correct Data Capture Board
National Semiconductor created this expansion card with an EXP connector to target Spartan-3A/3E development kits. It includes the necessary FPGA IP in Verilog or VHDL source and enables low cost FPGAs to meet the stringent 3G-SDI standards. This gives designers the flexibility to choose the FPGA that best fits their product’s needs.
National Semiconductor created this high-performance video clock daughter card to enable Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT FGPAs to meet stringent 3G-SDI standards. It includes the necessary FPGA IP in Verilog or VHDL source.
National Semiconductor created this reference board to showcase the performance of the ADC10D1500 – a dual, 10-bit 1.5 GSPS ADC. It integrates both the Virtex-4 and the ADC10D1500 along with the required input signal conditioning blocks. It is intended to be used with the WaveVision 5 software.
Power Expert for Xilinx FPGAs assists digital designers with their analog needs. This tool allows the user to select from a family of Xilinx FPGAs, select the device and then select the correct National Semiconductor power solution for the system. The tool also ties directly to the National Semiconductor WEBENCH® environment which provides a complete design and simulation methodology for the designer. Power Expert also provides additional links to solutions for interface, analog signal conversion and other analog system needs, located around the FPGAs and CPLDs.
Automated power solutions finder for Xilinx FPGAs and CPLDs.
Includes solutions for all newest Xilinx devices, including all Spartan-6, Virtex 6, Virtex 5 and Spartan-3's FPGAs.
Creates customized solutions for specific customer application requirements, such as Vin, Iccint, etc, pairing individual power management ICs specifically selected for the given operating conditions to the exact FPGA or CPLD chosen.
Provides these custom solutions for each of the needed voltage rails (Vccint, Vcco and Vccaux) complete with BOMs*, schematics* and simulation.*
Allows customers to choose solutions based on different implementation priorities; highest efficiency or simplest implementation.
Supports the three most common system input voltages: 3.3V, 5V and 12V.
Saves significant time and removes the guesswork for digital designers by selecting only parts that comply with the FPGA electrical requirements and that are thermally feasible solutions.
Solutions utilize National's latest power management ICs, from linear regulators (LDOs) to various switching regulators topologies (buck, synchronous buck, buck controllers, etc) offering a whole optimized portfolio from less than 100 mA to 5A and beyond.
Additionally, provides detailed and comprehensive power requirements data and guidelines for each Xilinx device covered (including voltages required, typical power consumption range for most applications, sequencing requirements and power-on timing).
It's free.
It runs locally (it's downloadable) so it's always available to use (optional WEBENCH® simulation requires internet connection).
Based on its technical depth and also ease of use, the tool is an excellent resource for both end customers designing with FPGAs as well as National and distribution engineers looking for solutions to pair with Xilinx FPGAs.
* depending on WEBENCH® availability for the recommended ICs
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Spartan-6 LX150T Development Kit provides a complete development platform for the Spartan-6 LXT FPGA family. The Spartan-6 LX150T includes onboard serial gigabit transceiver interface interfaces (GTP) which, when used with the appropriate FPGA IP, enable support for PCI Express or SATA. The board also includes FMC expansion slots to extend the application specific functions.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Spartan-6 LX16 Evaluation Kit shows a Spartan-6 used in a battery powered application.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-6 LX130T Evaluation Kit provides a complete development platform for Virtex-6 LXT FPGA family. The Virtex-6 LX130T includes onboard serial gigabit transceiver interfaces (GTX) which, when used with the appropriate FPGA IP, enable support for PCI Express and other serdes applications. The board also includes FMC expansion slots to extend the application specific functions.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the ISM Networking FMC Module adds key interfaces to support a wide range of industrial, scientific and measurement requirements. The dual DP83640 IEEE 1588 compatible Ethernet PHY gives real time synchronization capability to either Spartan-6 or Virtex-6 designs.
Made in partnership with Cooktech, the CTXIL671 FMC card enables users to design and verify their implementations against multiple HD-SDI standards. It uses an FMC expansion connector to interface to the Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 development kits.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-5 FXT Evaluation Kit provides the necessary features to explore PowerPC 440 based systems based on the Virtex-5 FXT FPGA family. The embedded PowerPC 440 core used in conjunction with the onboard peripherals enables users to create a complete, standalone computing system.
Made in partnership with Avnet and Xilinx, the Virtex-5 FXT Mini Module Plus is designed to showcase a complete embedded processor system in a small footprint. The Power PC 440 core used in conjunction with the onboard peripherals enables users to create a complete, standalone embedded computer.
Designed by National Semiconductor, the WaveVision 5 Data Capture Board uses a Virtex-4 FPGA in conjunction with the 
Designed by National Semiconductor, the WaveVision 4 Data Capture Board uses a Virtex-4 FPGA in conjunction with the 
National Semiconductor created this expansion card with an EXP connector to target Spartan-3A/3E development kits. It includes the necessary FPGA IP in Verilog or VHDL source and enables low cost FPGAs to meet the stringent 3G-SDI standards. This gives designers the flexibility to choose the FPGA that best fits their product’s needs.
National Semiconductor created this high-performance video clock daughter card to enable Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT FGPAs to meet stringent 3G-SDI standards. It includes the necessary FPGA IP in Verilog or VHDL source.
National Semiconductor created this reference board to showcase the performance of the ADC10D1500 – a dual, 10-bit 1.5 GSPS ADC. It integrates both the Virtex-4 and the ADC10D1500 along with the required input signal conditioning blocks. It is intended to be used with the 
