Enclustra unveiled two Linux-driven Zynq UltraScale+ modules with up to 8GB DDR4: the “Andromeda XZU60” with 2x GbE, 5x PCIe Gen3, 6x Samtec, and up to 686 user I/Os, and a “Mercury+ XU6” with up to 294 I/Os.

In 2017, Enclustra announced Mercury+ XU1 and SODIMM-style Mars XU3 modules featuring Xilinx’s Arm/FPGA Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC EG processors. Since then, the Swiss FPGA firm has expanded with different Mercury+ and Mars modules and it has now unveiled two new modules: the high-end Andromeda XZU60 and a low- to mid-range Mercury+ XU6. Enclustra also announced a new Mercury+ ST1 baseboard for Mercury+ modules that offers improved video support and SFP+ (see farther below).

Andromeda XZU60 (left) and Mercury+ XU6
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Both “under development” modules will ship with Linux BSPs tailored for the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC. The modules join many other UltraScale+ based modules, including as of April, the first Xilinx branded module, the Kria K26 SOM. Xilinx, which is soon to be acquired by AMD, equipped the module with a custom version of the UltraScale+ called the XCK26, which offers Xilinx Vitis AI technology. There is also a Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit.

The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC is equipped with 2x or 4x 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 cores, a 667MHz Mali-400 MP2 GPU, and dual 600MHz Cortex-R5 MCUs. The SoCs are available with a wide range of FPGA capabilities.

 
Andromeda XZU60

The Andromeda XZU60 is the first of a new series of high-end Andromeda modules. The 80 x 64mm module is available in two SKUs: One offers the UltraScale+ ZU17EG along with 4GB DDR4 with ECC plus a 0 to 85°C operating range. The other features a ZU19EG with 8GB and -40 to 85°C. Both modules also integrate 128MB QSPI flash.

Andromeda XZU60, front and back

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These high-end UltraScale+ models are more advanced than what is available on Enclustra’s previous flagship, the Mercury+ XU9, and feature up to 1,143 system logic cells in the case of the ZU19EG. We have seen them on only a few products, such as iWave’s iW-RainboW-G35M module.


Andromeda XZU60 block diagram
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The Andromeda XZU60 supplies up to 6x Samtec ADM6-60 high-speed connectors with up to 686 user I/Os. There is support for 76 MGT interfaces at up to 25Gbps. The 12V module is further equipped with 2x GbE controllers, USB 3.0 OTG, 5x PCIe Gen3 x16, and a PCIe Gen2 x4 interface.

 
Mercury+ XU6

The Mercury+ XU6 has 3x connectors and enables up to 294 user I/Os and up to 8x, up to 12.5 Gbps MGTs. The 65 x 54mm module supports UltraScale+ models with up to 256K logic cells.

Options include two lower-end models in the quad-core EG sub-family and two quad-core EV models, which add H.265/H.264 video codec that supports simultaneous encode and decode at up to 4Kx2K @ 60fps. There are also two low-end, dual-core CG models.

Mercury+ XU6, front and back
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As seen in the chart below, RAM (up to 8GB DDR4 with ECC) and temperature range depend on the specific model. All the models supply 16GB eMMC and 64MB QSPI.


Mercury+ XU6 models (left) and block diagram
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The Mercury+ XU6 provides a single GbE controller plus PCIe Gen2 ×4, and on ZU3 or higher models, PCIe Gen3 ×4. There is also support for dual USB 3.0. The module has a 5-15VDC input and an optional heatsink.

 
Mercury+ ST1

The Mercury+ XU6 and other Mercury+ modules are now available with a new Mercury+ ST1 baseboard with a standard SBC form factor. The Mercury+ ST1 provides a video-oriented alternative to the earlier PCIe add-on board form-factor Mercury+ PE1.

Mercury+ ST1 and block diagram
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Like the PE1, the smaller, 120 x 10mm ST1 carrier provides a microSD slot plus dual GbE ports and single USB 3.0 host and micro-USB 2.0 device ports. The carrier adds an SFP+ cage, as well as mini-DP and HDMI ports. Two MIPI interfaces include CSI and DSI/CSI connections.

Additional features include FMC HPC, 2x Anios 40-pin headers, and 3x 12-pin I/O connectors. There is a 12VDC input, a clock generator, buttons, and LEDs. The Mercury+ ST1 lacks the PCIe, mSATA, and mini-PCIe with optional SIM found on the PE1. A kit with power supply and USB cable is optional.

 
Further information

The Andromeda XZU60 and Mercury+ XU6 are under development and the Mercury+ ST1 baseboard appears to be available now. Pricing tables are listed for all three products. The Andromeda XZU60 costs $3,609 (ZU17EG) or $6,235 (ZU19EG), with prices declining by about a third for 1,000+ quantities. The Mercury+ XU6 ranges from $299 to $1,134 in single units, declining to $216 to $723, respectively, in 1K quantities. The Mercury+ ST1 sells for $259.

More information may be found on Enclustra’s Andromeda XZU60, Mercury+ XU6, and Mercury+ ST1 product pages.