XpressVUP-LP9PI2 – Virtex® UltraScale+™
Presentation of the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 PCIe board, based on Virtex UltraScale+ VU9P FPGA
Product overview
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 is a high-performance AMD VU9P board built around the AMD Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA. Designed as a low-profile PCIe accelerator, it combines exceptional processing capabilities with a rugged, fanless architecture, making it ideal for industrial systems and rugged defense deployments.
Powered by the Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA, the board provides the logic density, high-speed serial connectivity, and memory bandwidth required for demanding workloads. Its PCIe Gen3 x16 interface enables seamless integration into standard server and embedded computing platforms.
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 integrates 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM, 576 Mbit of QDR2+ SRAM, and dual QSFP28 interfaces supporting 10G, 40G and 100G Ethernet, delivering the high throughput needed for bandwidth-intensive applications. The combination of external memory and ultra-fast optical connectivity makes this VU9P FPGA board suitable for deterministic processing and low-latency data transfer.
Unlike conventional FPGA accelerator boards, the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 has been specifically engineered for harsh operating environments. Its industrial temperature-grade AMD Virtex UltraScale+ VU9P FPGA, passive dual-slot heatsink, conformal acrylic coating, and fanless design provide outstanding long-term reliability without compromising performance.
If you are looking for a standard single-slot PCIe board, with a passive heatsink, check the XpressVUP-LP5/9P Virtex™ Ultrascale+™ VU5P/VU9P FPGA PCIe board.
If you are looking for more processing performances, with an active dual-slot heatsink, check the XpressVUP-LP9PT3 Virtex™ Ultrascale+™ VU9P-3 FPGA PCIe board.
For a board mounted on a conduction-cooled heat spreader, with an acrylic coating, specially designed for fanless industrial and rugged defense system applications, check the XpressVUP-LP9PI Virtex™ Ultrascale+™ VU9P FPGA PCIe board.
Benefits & features
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 has been designed to meet the requirements of industrial and embedded applications where performance, reliability and long-term availability are equally important. Its combination of high-speed interfaces, large memory resources and rugged mechanical design enables easy integration into demanding PCIe-based systems while reducing thermal and maintenance constraints.
Benefits:
- Low-profile PCIe Virtex Ultrascale+ VU9P FPGA board, Indus Temp grade, equiped with 2-slots passive heat sink
- Acrylic coating
- PCIe Gen3 x16 interface
- 2 banks of DDR4, 16GByte total
- 2 banks of QDR2+, 576 Mbit total
- Dual QSFP28 cages 10GbE/40GbE/100GbE
The combination of high-bandwidth memory, high-speed optical connectivity and a PCIe Gen3 x16 interface allows the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 to efficiently process and transfer large volumes of data with low latency. Whether used for networking, data acquisition, signal processing or hardware acceleration, the board provides the resources needed to support compute-intensive applications while remaining easy to integrate into existing platforms.
Beyond its performance capabilities, the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 has been engineered for reliable operation in harsh environments. Its low-profile form factor, passive cooling solution, industrial temperature-grade components and acrylic coating make it particularly well suited for sealed embedded systems where active cooling is not practical. This robust design helps reduce maintenance requirements while ensuring stable long-term operation in industrial and rugged defense applications.
Diagrams
Block diagram of the VU9P PCIe board:
Applications
Applications of the AMD Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA Board
Fanless Industrial Automation
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 AMD VU9P board is well suited for fanless industrial automation systems that require high computing performance, ultra-low latency, and reliable operation in constrained environments. Thanks to the capabilities of the Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA, it efficiently accelerates complex algorithms while providing flexible hardware programmability. Its passive thermal design, low-profile PCIe form factor, and industrial-grade components make it an excellent choice for sealed control cabinets, factory edge computers, and rugged embedded platforms. In these environments, the board can handle real-time data processing, sensor fusion, machine vision, and deterministic control tasks while maintaining stable operation in dusty, vibration-prone, or temperature-variable conditions.
Rugged Defense Applications
For rugged defense applications, the board provides the performance and reliability required for mission-critical systems such as radar processing, electronic warfare, and secure signal intelligence platforms. The Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA offers the logic density, memory bandwidth, and high-speed transceiver resources needed to process large volumes of data with minimal latency. Combined with its fanless architecture and protective coating, the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 is particularly suitable for defense systems that must operate continuously in harsh field conditions without compromising performance.
Industrial Networking and Edge Computing
The board is also a strong fit for fanless industrial networking and edge computing systems that must deliver high throughput in compact, rugged enclosures. With dual QSFP28 interfaces, PCIe Gen3 x16 connectivity, and large on-board memory resources, the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 can support high-speed packet processing, protocol acceleration, and real-time analytics at the network edge. This makes it an ideal VU9P FPGA platform for industrial gateways, secure communications equipment, and embedded systems that require both high bandwidth and long-term operational reliability.
Why Choose the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 VU9P Board?
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 combines the processing power of the AMD Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA with a rugged mechanical design optimized for industrial and defense applications. Unlike standard FPGA accelerator boards, it has been specifically developed for fanless embedded systems where thermal management, reliability and long product lifetime are essential.
What sets this VU9P board apart is the way the platform has been engineered for real-world deployment. Its low-profile PCIe architecture, passive cooling strategy and ruggedized construction make it easier to integrate into sealed or space-constrained systems, while its memory and high-speed I/O resources support demanding workloads such as networking, signal processing and hardware acceleration. For system integrators, this means a board that delivers high performance without compromising environmental robustness or maintenance requirements.
These characteristics make the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 an excellent AMD VU9P board for industrial, embedded and defense applications that require both compute density and dependable long-term operation.
AMD VU9P Board for Embedded Systems
The XpressVUP-LP9PI2 combines the performance of the Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA with a compact, rugged design for embedded deployment. This AMD VU9P board is built for systems with limited space, restricted airflow and high reliability requirements.
Its low-profile PCIe form factor, passive cooling and industrial-grade construction make it suitable for sealed or vibration-prone environments. Dual QSFP28 ports, on-board memory and a design focused on integration make it a practical choice for demanding FPGA applications.
For long-life embedded systems, the XpressVUP-LP9PI2 offers a solid balance of performance, cooling simplicity and deployment flexibility. It is a VU9P board designed for real-world use, not just lab testing.
Tech specs
FPGA and Configuration Modules
- AMD Virtex UltraScale+ 16nm FPGA = XCVU9P-2FLGB2104I
- 2,6 M System Logic Cells, 270 Mb UltraRAM
- JTAG connector for external Xilinx USB cable
- 2x Nor Flash for dual quad SPI (x8) configuration mode
Communication Interfaces
- PCI Express x16 (Gen 1, 2 or 3)
- 2 x QSFP28 quad optical cage (2 x 4 XCVR : 28 Gb/s per link)
- 10 GbE/25GbE/50GbE/100GbE/2 x 100GbE networking interface
- Other protocols supported by the QSFP28 modules
Memory
- On board DDR4, 2x banks by 64 bit + 8 bitsECC, total 16GB
- On board QDR2+, 2x banks by 18 bit, total 576Mbit
Power
- Max 120W
Other resources
- On board programmable PLL oscillator (Si5345), highly flexible and configurable clock generator
Dissipation
- Operating range : -40°C to 70°C
- Industrial temp grade Bill of Material components
- 2-slots passive heat sink
Board Dimensions
- Low-profile: 68.9mm (2.71inches) x 167.7mm (6.59inches)
- Thickness : 1.57 mm (0.062 inches) / single-slot PCIe
Standards and compliance
- Acrylic coating
- RoHS/REACH compliant
- UL certified
- ISO9001 Facility
Deliverables
Deliverables
- PCIe board with 2-slots passive heat sink
- PCIe AUX power cable adaptor
- JTAG adaptor cable to USB
- XpressVUP Board Support Package
- Reference Manual
- HDL designs, Vivado 2023.1
- PCIe Reference Design using AMD Xilinx QDMA IP
- Mechanical files: 3D DWF/STEP models and 2D CAD drawing (upon request)
Ordering information
XpressVUP-LP9PI2 : VU9P speed grade -2; 2 bank DDR4 by 72bit of 16GByte total @2666MT/s; 2 banks QDR2+ by 18bit of 288Mbit each @550Mhz, Indus temp grade, 2-slots passive heat sink