Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent board for PCIe projects
This ALINX board works flawlessly with Vivado. The PCIe interface was easy to set up using the provided reference designs. Great value for the logic capacity.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| FPGA Chip Model | Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T-2FGG484C |
| Logic Cells | 101,440 |
| Block RAM | 4,860 Kbits |
| DSP Slices | 740 |
| Interface | PCI Express Gen2 x4 |
| Onboard Memory | 512MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 128MB Quad SPI Flash |
| Connectivity | USB-JTAG, UART, SATA |
| Power Supply | DC 12V / 2A |
| Board Dimensions | 145mm x 95mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent board for PCIe projects
This ALINX board works flawlessly with Vivado. The PCIe interface was easy to set up using the provided reference designs. Great value for the logic capacity.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning Artix-7
As a student, this board offers incredible resources for the price. The onboard peripherals allow me to test complex designs without needing extra breakout boards.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best bang for buck in this category
Compared to other vendors, ALINX provides excellent support and hardware reliability. The JTAG programming speed is fast and consistent.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for industrial prototyping
We used this for a control system prototype. The thermal performance is good even under heavy load, and the PCIe throughput meets our requirements.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, documentation could be better
The build quality is top-notch and the gold plating looks premium. I had to dig into forums to get the DDR3 calibration working perfectly, but once done, it runs stable.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great pinout accessibility
I appreciate the labeled headers which make connecting external sensors very straightforward. Only minor issue is the fan noise on the power supply unit included in some kits.
Q: Is there a schematic available for download?
A: Yes, detailed schematics and PCB layout files are available on the product support page under the 'Documents' section to assist with custom carrier board design.
Q: Can I use this board with a Mac running macOS?
A: While the hardware is compatible, AMD Vivado is officially supported on Windows and Linux. Mac users typically run Windows via Boot Camp or use a Linux virtual machine for development.
Q: Does the board support booting from an SD card?
A: This specific model (AX7103) boots primarily from the onboard QSPI Flash. It does not feature an SD card slot, but you can program the flash via JTAG or USB.
Q: What is the maximum data transfer rate on the PCIe interface?
A: The board supports PCIe Gen2 x4, which theoretically offers a bandwidth of up to 2 GB/s in each direction, though real-world throughput depends on your specific design implementation.
Q: Does this board come with a license for Vivado?
A: No, the board includes the hardware only. You will need to download the free WebPACK version of AMD Vivado or purchase a separate license depending on your device requirements.