This is a product manual for Arria® GX Development Kit
The Arria GX Development Kit is a complete prototyping and testing solution based on the Arria GX device, designed for developing and testing x1 or x4 PCI Express systems. The kit includes the development board, the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD with Quartus II Web Edition software and MegaCore IP Library, Nios II Embedded Software Design Tools, and a CD-ROM with drivers and design examples.
| Device Type | Arria GX device |
|---|---|
| PCI Express Support | x1 or x4 |
| Included Software | Quartus II Web Edition |
| Included Processor Tools | Nios II Embedded Software Design Tools |
| Included IP Library | MegaCore IP Library |
No, a heatsink is not necessary in typical applications, but it is provided for use under extreme conditions to stay within operating temperature guidelines.
The kit provides everything needed to develop and test a complete x1 or x4 PCI Express system based on the Arria GX device.
The Arria GX development board can be damaged during shipment or use.