Intel Arria 10 6U Processing Card

The Intel Arria Processing Card from Mistral is a sophisticated 6U Double Euro card-based Processing Card, designed specifically for outdoor Radar applications. With Intel® Arria® 10 FPGA at its core, the Intel Arria Processing Card features a Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 HPS core, embedded high-speed transceivers, and a hard memory controller.

Overview

The Intel Arria Processing Card from Mistral is a sophisticated 6U Double Euro card-based Processing Card, designed specifically for outdoor Radar applications. With Intel® Arria® 10 FPGA at its core, the Intel Arria Processing Card features a Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 HPS core, embedded high-speed transceivers, and a hard memory controller.

The Intel Arria 10 6U Processing Card integrates cutting-edge technology and capabilities essential for high-performance operations. Ethernet and QSPI Flash components ensure reliable and efficient data communication and storage. The embedded transceiver is capable of clock speeds up to 17.4 Gbps for chip-to-chip connections and up to 12.5 Gbps for backplane connections, facilitating ultra-fast data transfer. The Ping Pong Memory Architecture, used for data reordering and corner-turning, enhances data processing efficiency and speed.

The Intel Arria 10 6U Processing Card is engineered to meet IEC60297 and stringent environmental specifications and standards. It delivers optimal performance, power efficiency, and a small form factor, making it ideal for a broad array of applications such as communications, aerospace, military, and automotive among others. The Processing Card is also available in a 6U VPX form factor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • High-performance FPGA and SoC at 20nm technology
  • Dual core ARM cortex-A9 HPS core
  • 48 Full duplex transceivers (17.4Gbps)
  • A 10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface to RADAR controller
  • Ping Pong Memory for corner turning and reordering of data
  • QSPI flash for Active Serial configuration and JTAG configuration
  • VITA 57 Standard FMC connector for Highspeed signal
  • GPIO’s for interfacing between RADAR Controllers
  • Supporting a temperature range of 40°C to +65°C
  • Intel Quartus Prime Tool 22.2