Xilinx FPGA documentation provides information required for the successful development of your high-speed serial device. The following table provides a list of specific Xilinx documentation resources.

All Xilinx documentation can be found at www.xilinx.com.

Table 3. Xilinx 7-Series FPGA Documentation
Document Document Part Number Description
7 Series FPGAs Overview DS180 Outlines the features and product selection of the Xilinx 7 series FPGAs, including Kintex-7 devices.
Kintex-7 FPGAs Data Sheet: DC and AC Switching Characteristics DS182 Contains the DC and AC switching characteristic specifications for the Kintex-7 FPGAs.
Vivado Design Suite: Release Notes, Installation, and Licensing UG973 Provides an overview of the new release of the Vivado Design Suite, including information on new and changed features, installation requirements for the software, and licensing information.
High-Speed Serial I/O Made Simple: A Designer’s Guide, with FPGA Applications — Recommended for users new to high-speed serial.
7 Series FPGAs GTX/GTH Transceivers User Guide UG476 Technical reference describing the 7 series FPGAs GTX/GTH transceivers.
Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Using Constraints UG903 Describes using Xilinx Design Constraints (XDC) in Vivado tools.