Versal AI Core Series VCK190 Evaluation Kit
This is a starting resource for the Versal AI Core Series VCK190 Evaluation Kit it does not replace the official documentation of the Versal AI Core Series VCK190 Evaluation Kit that is on Xilinx.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction
VCK190 is the first Versal™ AI Core series evaluation kit, enabling designers to develop solutions using AI and DSP engines capable of delivering over 100X greater compute performance compared to current server class CPUs. With a breadth of connectivity options and standardized development flows, the VCK190 kit features the VC1902 Versal AI Core series Adaptive SoC, providing the portfolio's highest AI inference and signal processing throughput for cloud, network, and edge applications.
Getting Started
This section provides the pre-work, board setup and files needed to boot and run a couple of designs on the VCK190 board. You will need to down load files and applications to interface to the boards but will need no installation or knowledge of the Xilinx tools to run these on the VCK190.
Prep Work
You will need a terminal interface like Tera Term or PuTTY to interface to the UART to boot the VCK190 board. Please download your choice before getting started.
The next step is to down the the PetaLinux BSP from the Linux Prebuilt Images wiki page. The PetaLinux BSP will give you a pre-build image that will allow you to boot Linux and interact via a terminal to run some examples. Also included in the PetaLinux BSP is what is called an Out Of the Box (OOB) example that you can run a few demos via Jupyter Notes. Below are how to run each.
Board Setup
Board setup is quick and easy, the following are the instructions and diagrams for setup.
Running a design
For the two designs that you have download via the PetaLinux BSP for the VCK190 board here are the instructions to run them once you have prepared the SD card.
Developer Resources
Documentation
The following is a list of popular documentation for the VCK190 Evaluation Kit. You can also find additional information at VCK190 Documentation
Versal Example Designs
Listing and links to the many available example designs showcasing particular IP, Silicon features or tool flows targeting Versal Adaptive SoC devices.
Versal Targeted Reference Designs(TRDs)
Listing and links to the many available Targeted Reference Designs (TRDs) which are built to demonstrate various aspects of the Versal architecture and its functionality on the VCK190 evaluation board interfaces. From machine learning and video processing to integrated PCIe block and 100G Ethernet IP, TRDs are the fastest way to explore the capabilities of Versal devices.
Third Party Reference Designs
Xylon's Adaptive SoC Vision Development Kit
Xylon's Adaptive SoC Vision Development Kit includes 4 logiCAM-GMSL2 video cameras and a logiFMC-GMSl2 12-channel FMC board. Customers must acquire the VCK190 Versal AI Core Series Evaluation Kit directly from Xilinx. The video camera and FMC card can also be purchased separately. Xylon's Adaptive SoC ISP Framework provides all of the software and IP needed for an embedded multi-camera video application. The framework includes the complete reference design for Xylon's Adaptive SoC Vision Kit including Vivado IPI project, application software and demos.
Xylon's Adaptive SoC HDR ISP Kit
The logiVID-ACAP-ISP HDR ISP Evaluation Kit for Versal Adaptive SoC works in combination with Xilinx Versal AI Core Series VCK190 Evaluation Kit. Upgraded with the logiREF-ACAP-MULTICAM-ISP, it includes a complete hardware platform, demo Adaptive SoC design, IP cores, IP cores drivers, demo application software and documentation. The kit demonstrates the HDR ISP capabilities using the logiFMC-GMSl2 12-channel FMC board and Leopard Imaging LI-IMX424-GMSL2 Video Cameras.
Additional References
Prebuilt Images and PetaLinux BSPs are provided for production boards.
Pre Built Images
The VCK190 prebuilt images are on the Linux Prebuilt Images wiki page.
PetaLinux Board Support Packages (BSP)
PetaLinux Board Support Packages (BSP) includes pre built images, a design and all the necessary instructions to rebuild the pre-built images from scratch. With PetaLinux, developers can have their Xilinx-based hardware booted and running within about 5 minutes after installation; ready for application, library and driver development. The base design that is include can be used as a starting point for hardware developers while the instructions on how to rebuild the Linux image can be used as a starting point by the embedded software engineering to create a custom Linux image. The PetaLinux BSP can be download Linux Prebuilt Images wiki page.
Board evaluation and management (BEAM) tool
The Board evaluation and management (BEAM) tool is the main menu of the System Controller. It primarily serves as a launcher for demos and designs, running the board interface test and to set/change/read board parameters. Make sure that you have the pre-programmed micro SD card plugged into the SD slot (SysCtrl) before running any test or set/change/read board parameters.
The BEAM tool is currently in OPEN BETA, please follow the instructions provided in the link below to proceed with the tool.
https://xilinx-wiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/A/pages/973078551
Xilinx Tools
The Xilinx tools provide all required tool chains to compile and link applications for Xilinx supported platforms, create and configure hardware designs, and create bitstreams.
Related Links
Product Page - https://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/vck190.html
Product Specification - https://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/vck190.html#specifications
Master Answer Record - https://xilinx.sharepoint.com/sites/xkb/SitePages/ArticleViewer.aspx?articleNumber=72739
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