Portland, Oregon – January 18, 2017 – Opal Kelly, a leading producer of powerful FPGA modules that provide essential device-to-computer interconnect using USB or PCI Express, announced the ZEM5310 USB 3.0 FPGA Module, combining a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and an Altera Cyclone V E FPGA into a compact business-card sized form factor suitable for prototyping, testing, and production-ready integration. The ZEM5310 USB interface delivers real-world transfer rates exceeding 350 MB/s. The module includes integrated DDR3 memory, high-efficiency power supplies, and abundant I/O for system interfaces. Opal Kelly’s FrontPanel SDK is included with the module.
The ZEM5310 measures only 75mm x 50mm x 15.88mm (2.95″ x 1.97″ x 0.63″), includes the Altera 5CEFA4U23 FPGA, USB 3.0 interface, 256 Mb SPI Flash, 100 MHz low-jitter clock oscillator, and 512 MiB DDR3 SDRAM. The ZEM5310 fully supports Opal Kelly’s popular cross-platform FrontPanel SDK for FPGA configuration and host communication using a comprehensive API in C/C++, C#, Python, Java, and Ruby programming languages. The ZEM5310 may also be configured to boot the FPGA in non-tethered mode from the on-board SPI Flash. Several on-board power supplies efficiently generate all required power rails from a single 5-volt input. The standard configuration includes the -7 FPGA speed grade for improved performance and easier timing closure.
The ZEM5310 is a perfect match for the company’s Integration and Evaluation target markets. System integrators can build fully-operational prototype and production designs with peripherals developed in-house. Device manufacturers can leverage the FrontPanel SDK and a proven off-the-shelf platform to build evaluation boards for devices such as image sensors and data acquisition devices.
The ZEM5310 is available now with the Altera Cyclone V E A4 device density. The ZEM5310-A4 is in stock and available now through Opal Kelly’s online web store at $499.95 (qty 1) with volume discounts starting at 10 pieces. An optional breakout board (BRK5310) is also available as a reference design and to provide prototype access to the high-density connectors. The BRK5310 is $39.95. Additional device densities are available for orders starting at 100 pieces. Please contact Opal Kelly for more information.