Xilinx announced availability of the XtremeDSP tools package along with the availability of a XtremeDSP development kit based on the Virtex-5 SXT FPGA platform. The new bundle and kit offerings include new package pricing that makes it easier for algorithm and system developers who use MATLAB to create high-performance DSP systems using Xilinx FPGAs. The individual DSP design tools, System Generator for DSP and AccelDSP continue to be offered individually to accommodate specific needs of customers. The XtremeDSP Development Kit – Virtex-5 DSP Edition comes with the ML506 development board, reference designs, IP cores, cables and XtremeDSP development tools to give users the ability to create DSP and high-speed serial designs utilizing the Virtex-5 DSP48E slices and RocketIO GTP transceivers. A variety of onboard memory and industry-standard connectivity interfaces add to the ML506’s ability to serve as a versatile development platform for applications serving wireless, automotive, medical, defense and other applications. For low-cost applications, developers can use the XtremeDSP Solutions Starter Platform -- Spartan-3A DSP 1800A FPGA Edition that was announced last September.
Pricing and Availability
The AccelDSP synthesis tool and System Generator for DSP are now available as a packaged bundle for $1,495 (DO-DSP-PC) (previously sold separately for $4,995 and $995 respectively.) The individual tools continue to be available separately for $895 and $995 respectively. The XtremeDSP Development Kit – Virtex-5 DSP Edition (DO-V5-DSP-DK-SG-UNI-G) is available now for $1,695.