XilinxlogiCRAFT2多媒体解决方案

Xilinx 公司的logiCRAFT2 采用Spartan-3 FPGA系列，能驱动多达三个显示器，在每个屏上能显示不同的视频流。logiCRAFT2还支持用在汽车的多种网络类型，提供多种视频/音频接口以及大量的工业标准的网络接口媒体解决方案。本文介绍了logiCRAFT2 多媒体解决方案的主要性能，应用以及开发板的方框图。

The logiCRAFT2 Spartan-3 centric demonstration and development platform is especially designed for developers working in a field of multimedia and infotainment. The platform demonstrates modularity on all levels: software, board, FPGA and IP cores, which provides the customers with flexibility, fast development cycles, and lower development and production costs.

The logiCRAFT2 is capable of driving up to three displays, and can simultaneously display different video streams on each screen. This capability is enabled by the Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGA device and flexible IP cores from Xylon and Xilinx IP portfolios.

Besides its unique display driving capabilities, the logiCRAFT2 supports many networking types. The platform is expandable and enables rapid hardware prototyping even to the most demanding development teams.

The logiCRAFT2 deliverables embrace a reach set of features that differentiate this platform from ‘dummy’ evaluation boards: logicBRICKSTM IPs with software drivers, complete EDK FPGA design with the demo application, etc.

Powered by the Spartan-3 device, the logiCRAFT2 Multimedia and Infotainment Evaluation/Development Platform is an excellent system development vehicle designed to fulfill developers’ needs in various fields of application.

The platform offers various Video/Audio interfaces, as well as a plethora of industry standard networking interfaces. Unique features are simultaneous driving of multiple LCD displays, and support for networks used in automotive applications. The logiCRAFT2 comes with preloaded FPGA demo design built of logicBRICKS™ and Xilinx IP cores. Third party providers IP cores can be included as well.

The evaluation FPGA design built of logicBRICKS? evaluation cores can be freely reused in custom developments, or the board can be used as a superior base for developing from scratch.



图1。logiCRAFT2外形图

主要特性：
Xilinx XC3S1500-5FG676 device
128MB DDR SDRAM
8MB NOR Flash
Video output block supports up to 3 displays:
- VGA DACs
- DVI transmitters
- LVDS transmitters
- Backlight / Contrast adjustments
- Driver / power supply for one COG display
- SW programmable PLL - display clock
Video input block supports 2 video inputs:
- Composite video decoders
- VGA ADCs
- DVI receivers
- LVDS receivers
Audio Input/Output block:
- Audio CODECs for 4 stereo channels
- 2 IR broadcast stereo channels
Support for versatile vehicle network protocols:
- CAN
- LIN
- USB
- IDB1394
- RS232
- Ethernet
IR remote control receiver
Two touch-screen controllers
Expansion connectors
Auxiliary push-buttons and DIP switches
Industry standard connectors
Single +12VDC power supply



图2。logiCRAFT2方框图
logiCRAFT2-New Multimedia & Infotainment Evaluation/Development Platform
Being a trustful provider of high-quality IP cores is our major goal, and in order to show our commitment to customers, we have designed the logiCRAFT2 evaluation/development platform for multimedia and infotainment applications.

The platform features everything needed for operational demonstrations of our IP portfolio, and a firmly grasp of any logicBRICKS? IP core. But, the platform presents much more than a simple demo board. It supports various and multiple audio and video channels, as well as many industry standard networking interfaces.
The logiCRAFT2 features set is carefully tailored in accordance to recognized needs of Xylon development teams, and an experience gained in various FPGA projects. Additionally the features’ set has been refined through extensive contacts with customers coming from various market niches.

目标市场：
Automotive
Consumer
Medical
Industrial
Military
Aerospace
Avionics
The logiCRAFT2-Base package includes:
logiCRAFT2 Evaluation/Development platform
Software tool for demos exchange
MicroBlaze based demo design in bitstream format
EDK evaluation design featuring evaluation logicBRICKS? IP cores   
Demo application C-source code
Platform schematics
Documentation