Hardware Architecture
This project relies on next-generation FPGA to process Ethernet frames at line-rate without host CPU intervention.
FPGA Core
Optimized programmable logic.
- VHDL Pipeline
- Ultra-fast RAM
- Full Offloading
Interfaces QSFP+
High-speed connectivity.
- Standard 40GbE
- Low BER
- Fiber Support
Performance Objectives
40 Gb/s
Constant Throughput
< 1 μs
Processing Latency
0%
Host CPU Load
Development Log
19 Mar 2026
Recherche
Hardware Choice: KU5P FPGA & Vivado
After evaluating several chips, I selected the KU5P (XCKU5P) development board for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio. Its wide range of connectors (QSFP28 100G, FMC HPC, PCIe 3.0) ensures great modularity and easy future upgrades. Additionally, it is fully compatible with Vivado, the industry-standard tool we use at school, making development and integration seamless.