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SP601 Hardware User Guide www.xilinx.com 9
UG518 (v1.1) August 19, 2009
Chapter 1
SP601 Evaluation Board
Overview
The SP601 board enables hardware and software developers to create or evaluate designs
targeting the Spartan®-6 XC6SLX16-2CSG324 FPGA.
The SP601 provides board features for evaluating the Spartan-6 family that are common to
most entry-level development environments. Some commonly used features include a
DDR2 memory controller, a parallel linear flash, a tri-mode Ethernet PHY, general-
purpose I/O (GPIO), and a UART. Additional functionality can be added through the
VITA 57.1.1 expansion connector. “Features,” page 10 provides a general listing of the
board features with details provided in “Detailed Description,” page 12.
Additional Information
Additional information and support material is located at:
• http://www.xilinx.com/sp601
This information includes:
• Current version of this user guide in PDF format
• Example design files for demonstration of Spartan-6 FPGA features and technology
• Demonstration hardware and software configuration files for the SP601 linear and SPI
memory devices
• Reference Design Files
• Schematics in PDF format and DxDesigner schematic format
• Bill of materials (BOM)
• Printed-circuit board (PCB) layout in Allegro PCB format
• Gerber files for the PCB (Many free or shareware Gerber file viewers are available on
the internet for viewing and printing these files.)
• Additional documentation, errata, frequently asked questions, and the latest news
For information about the Spartan-6 family of FPGA devices, including product
highlights, data sheets, user guides, and application notes, see the Spartan-6 FPGA website
at http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/spartan-6.htm
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