Kria KD240 Drives Starter Kit
by: AMD
As the development platform for Kria™ K24 SOMs, the KD240 is built for motor control and DSP applications, complete with a variety of interfaces and featuring native Python support for ease of development for control system architects and embedded software developers.
Recommended Accessories:
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Overview
Out-of-the-Box Ready for Motor Control and DSP Application Development
DRIVES APPLICATION READY
- 1x 3-phase inverter and quadrature encoder
- Brake control, torque sensor interface
NETWORK & GENERAL CONNECTIVITY
- 3x 1 Gb Ethernet (1x PS, 2x PL TSN-enabled Ethernet)
- CAN, RS-485, USB 3.0 (2-port hub), 2.0
PMOD EXPANSION
- Extendable for a wide range of compatible sensors
- Access to Pmod ecosystem
EASE OF USE & ACCESSIBLE
- Low-cost FPGA-based motor control kit offering simplified workflows for design exploration
- Available through AMD and distributors worldwide
Getting Started
Out-of-the-Box Ready Development Platform for Motor Control and DSP-intensive Applications
The KD240 Drives Starter Kit delivers a simplified development experience, enabling a quick and easy workflow for embedded SW developers and control system architects to build their applications on adaptive hardware.
Step-by-Step Guide to Get Up and Running
Visit the Getting Started page and review the interactive guide for step-by-step instructions on how to implement one of our accelerated applications on the KD240 starter kit in less than an hour – all without the need for FPGA experience or AMD tools.
Learn why adaptive System-on-Modules (SOMs) are the perfect compute platform for next-generation Electric Drives.
Product Information
| Parameter | KD240 |
|---|---|
| Device | Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC |
| Form Factor | SOM + carrier card + passive thermal solution |
| Dimension, Weight | 124 mm x 142 mm x 37 mm, 237g |
| System Logic Cells | 154K |
| Block RAM, UltraRAM Blocks | 216, 0 |
| DSP Slices | 360 |
| Ethernet Interfaces | x1 PS (GEM1) Gb RGMII Ethernet; x2 PL Gb RGMII Ethernet with time-sensitive networking (TSN), Ethernet for control automation technology (EtherCAT) support |
| LPDDR4 Memory | 2 GB (2 channel x 256 Mb x 16 bit/channel) |
| Primary Boot Memory | 512 Mb QSPI |
| Secondary Boot Memory | MicroSD card |
| Device Security | Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC hardware root of trust (RoT) for secure boot; Infineon TPM2.0 for measured boot
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| USB3.0 Interface | USB 3.0 downstream (Host), with two user physical ports |
| PMOD 12-pin Interface | x1, supporting interfaces |
| CAN Connector | x1 PS-based CAN |
| Torque Sensor Connector | x1 |
| QEI Connector | x1 single ended and x1 differential, with on board two-pin header for selection
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| 3-phase Motor Connector | x1 |
| DC link Connector | x1 |
| RS485 Connector | x1 |
| Brake Control Connector | x1 |
| 1-wire interface | x1 |
Included Accessories
KD240 Power Supply & Adapter
AC/DC WALL MOUNT ADAPTER 12V 36W
Plugs into the DC power supply jack on the starter kit. Comes with interchangeable blades for major regions (North America, Europe, UK, Australia, China)
USB-A to micro-B Cable
Connects user end system (USB-A) to the micro-B connector on the starter kit to establish UART connection to setup the terminal
Ethernet Cable
Connects the user’s networking setup to the RJ-45 connector on the Starter Kit
MicroSD card and MicroSD to SD Adapter
One 16/32/64 GB MicroSD card and adapter to flash the SD card image to boot or run applications
Optional Accessories
Kria KD240 Motor Accessory Pack
HW-MACCP01-SK-G for sensor-based field-oriented control (FOC) applications
REV Robotics Brushless Motor Accessory Pack
Flywheel assembly and arm for position control to help you get started with the KD240
For a complete list of KD240-compatible accessories, please refer to the Kria SOM forum page.
| KD240 Drives Starter Kit | K24 Commercial SOM | K24 Industrial SOM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Development/evaluation use only | Fully qualified and certified Commercial grade production module | Fully qualified and certified Industrial grade production module |
| Operating Temp Range | 0°C to 35°C (room temp.) | 0°C to 85°C | –40°C to 100°C |
| ECC Memory Support | No | No | Yes |
| Target Use | Develop and prototype target applications; run pre-built accelerated applications and connect to sensors/peripherals | Plugs into a carrier card designed for specific target application, such as motor control, robotics, industrial sensors, aerial systems, and medical devices | |
| Warranty | - | 2 years | 3 years |
| Operating Lifetime | - | 5 years | 10 years |
| Price | $399 | $250 | $350 |
Resources
ACCELERATED APPLICATIONS
Pre-Built Hardware and Software Platform
Autonomous Industrial Robotics
Electrical Vehicles & Chargers
Handheld Medical Devices
Medical Equipment
Power Generation Systems
Public Transportation
Accelerated applications enable developers to program and differentiate their designs at the software level, without requiring FPGA programming experience. Paired with the KD240 Drives Starter Kit, production-ready accelerated applications can be up and running in under 1 hour, allowing developers to focus on differentiation and shortening the runway to volume deployment. Common industrial applications are available today, with more on the way from AMD and a growing ecosystem of partners. Check out the Kria App Store to learn more.
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Kria K24 System-on-Modules are ready for production deployment
The newest addition to the Kria™ SOM portfolio, the Kria K24 SOM features a cost-optimized, custom-built Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC device. About half the size of a credit card, the K24 SOM targets customers seeking the right power, cost, and performance for DSP-based applications such as industrial motor control, medical equipment, sensor fusion, multi-axis robots for factory automation, and more.
Powering Electric Drive Control & Efficiency with Adaptive Computing
Kria™ adaptive System-on-Module (SOM) devices from AMD play an important role in electric drive control. They can optimize performance, help a motor run more efficiently, reduce power consumption, mitigate noise, cut vibration, and detect potential failures before they happen. Download our new motor control eBook to learn more!
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