The Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit provides a flexible framework for designing higher-level systems that require DDR3, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, and other serial connectivity. Integrated industry-standard FMC connectors—which support many existing cards—simplify scaling and customization and speed start up. The AMS header lets designers explore the AMS technology and see how the feature can trim BOM cost. Other communications features—high-speed GTX transceivers, SFP+, and SMA connectors—further extend the list of advanced capabilities that can be evaluated and leveraged from this platform.