Opal Kelly
XEM7310 FPGA Development Board
Best high-performance FPGA platform for professional research and industrial engineering projects.
The XEM7310 FPGA Development Board from Opal Kelly is a powerful tool designed to accelerate FPGA design integration. It features a Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA and utilizes high-speed USB 3.0 for efficient data transfer and configuration. This board comes equipped with 1 GiB of DDR3 SDRAM and 32 MiB of onboard serial Flash, enabling standalone booting. It supports the SYZYGY ecosystem and is compatible with the FrontPanel® SDK across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms, making it an ideal choice for professional applications in research, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
$629.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
607
/ 1545
#607 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
+619%
Above average
FPGA Part Number
7751
/ XCAT-C (standard configuration)
Who it's for
- Developers needing rapid host-to-FPGA communication and integration
- Engineers building high-performance data processing and signal applications
- Prototypers requiring significant memory and high-speed I/O bandwidth
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists or students seeking entry-level hardware
- Developers requiring full control over low-level USB communication stacks
- Engineers needing standardized expansion connectors for modular hardware
Performance breakdown
Data Transfer Speed
USB 3.0 integration ensures rapid throughput for demanding high-bandwidth applications.
Software Integration
FrontPanel SDK provides a seamless bridge between hardware and host software.
Expansion Versatility
SYZYGY ecosystem support offers flexible modularity for complex hardware prototyping.
Memory Capacity
Generous 1 GiB DDR3 SDRAM handles intensive data buffering with ease.
Form Factor Efficiency
Compact footprint fits perfectly into space-constrained industrial and aerospace designs.
Development Workflow
Standalone booting and JTAG support streamline the iterative debugging process.
Key Specs
FPGA Part Number
XC7A75T-1C (standard configuration)
RAM
1024 MiB DDR3 SDRAM
Onboard Flash
32 MiB serial Flash
Connectivity
USB 3.0 (up to 340 MB/s transfer rate)
Expansion Standard
SYZYGY compatible
Supported OS
PC, Mac, Linux
Power Input
5V recommended via PSS050-25 accessory
Release Date
2017-01-24
Features
- High-speed USB 3.0 connectivity
- Integrated 1 GiB DDR3 SDRAM
- Supports standalone FPGA booting
- Compatible with SYZYGY ecosystem
- Leverages FrontPanel® SDK
- Available in multiple FPGA configurations
- JTAG debugging supported
- Compact form factor
What customers say
Professional users highly value the XEM7310 for its superior integration and development efficiency. The proprietary FrontPanel SDK is the key feature, enabling reliable, high-speed USB 3.0 communication that significantly cuts down development time for complex systems. Users praise the API's ease of use and robustness compared to solutions needing custom drivers. The hardware quality, utilizing high-performance Artix-7 or Kintex-7 FPGAs, is consistently described as excellent for demanding tasks. While priced as a premium tool, experienced developers find the investment worthwhile due to the substantial time savings and performance gains offered for specialized, high-throughput FPGA projects.
Know before you buy
Yes. The board includes 32 MiB of onboard serial Flash, which allows you to store your configuration and boot the FPGA independently once the design is finalized.
The integrated USB 3.0 interface supports high-speed data transfers reaching up to 340 MB/s, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Yes, the XEM7310 is fully compatible with the SYZYGY ecosystem, allowing you to easily integrate various peripheral modules for expanded functionality.
The FrontPanel SDK is cross-platform compatible, providing full support for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Yes, the board supports JTAG debugging, providing a standard interface for hardware-level troubleshooting and design verification.
While the board can be powered via USB, we recommend using the PSS050-25 accessory to provide a stable 5V power input for consistent performance.
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