Versal AI Core Series VCK190 Evaluation Kit

The VCK190 kit 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 than today's server-class CPUs.

With a breadth of connectivity options and standardized development flows, the VCK190 kit features the Versal AI Core series VC1902 device, providing the portfolio's highest AI inference and signal processing throughput.

The VCK190 kit is an ideal platform supporting high throughput AI inference and signal processing applications from the cloud to edge, such as:

• Data center compute
• 5G radio & beamforming (DFE)

• Cable-access (Head-End)
• Wireless test equipment

• Automotive/ADAS prototyping
• A&D radar, early warning

Key Features & Benefits

Versal AI Core Series Capabilities

• Equipped with Versal ACAP VC1902 production silicon
• AI and DSP Engines providing 100X greater compute over today’s server-class CPUs
• Pre-built partner reference designs for rapid prototyping

Breadth of Connectivity Options for Rapid Application Development

• PCIe® Gen4 interface for high compute performance markets
• HDMI for video processing applications
• SFP28 and QSFP28 optical interfaces and RJ-45 Ethernet port for networking
• DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory interfaces
• FMC expansion connectors supporting a variety of optional plug-in cards including camera sensors and displays

Co-Optimized Tools and Debug Method

• Vivado™ ML, Vitis™ unified software platform, Vitis AI, AI Engine tools
• SmartLynq+ module for high-speed debug, performance analysis, and event trace