The Mars MX1 FPGA module is equipped with two fully EtherCAT compatible Fast Ethernet PHYs and a fast DDR2 SDRAM. Therefore it is predisposed for SoPC systems with a soft-core processor and real-time Ethernet access.

Mars MX1 is built around Xilinx’s most recent low-cost FPGA, the Spartan-6 LX. The module comes in two standard configurations which are both fitted with a 128MB DDR2 SDRAM, 16MB SPI-Flash and a Real-Time-Clock. The modules are operated from a single 3.3V supply and provide 108 user I/Os, which can also be configured as 54 differential pairs.

Since the form factor of the module is SO-DIMM (68 x 30 mm) space and cost saving standard connectors can be used to easily integrate the MX1 into the target system.

Please visit www.enclustra.com/marsmx1 for details.