Lattice ICE40UP5K-B-EVN
Best ultra-low power FPGA prototyping board for embedded design engineers.
This is the go-to board for anyone needing to prototype ultra-low-power designs without the usual complexity. It strips away the fluff to give you direct I/O access and a straightforward USB workflow, making it perfect for quick experimentation. You sacrifice raw, heavy-duty processing power, but you gain an incredibly efficient, accessible platform for rapid development.
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Who it's for
- Engineers building battery-operated mobile or wearable devices
- Developers needing streamlined, compact system designs
- Makers preferring open-source, community-driven development workflows
Who should skip it
- Designers requiring high-density logic for complex computing tasks
- Engineers prioritizing high-speed processing and maximum throughput
- Beginners seeking an intuitive, polished software development experience
Performance breakdown
Prototyping Versatility
Breadboard-friendly design makes rapid circuit iteration incredibly straightforward.
Power Efficiency
Ultra-low power consumption makes it ideal for battery-operated edge applications.
Connectivity Options
Hardened I2C and SPI interfaces simplify communication with external sensors.
Logic Capacity
5280 LUTs provide ample headroom for moderate-complexity digital logic designs.
Ease of Setup
USB-powered programming and preloaded demos get you running in minutes.
Signal Processing
On-chip DSP blocks handle basic signal processing tasks with surprising efficiency.
Key Specs
FPGA Logic Cells
5280 LUTs (iCE40UP5K)
Power and Programming Interface
USB mini cable
Embedded Memory
Up to 1024 kb Single Port SRAM
Hardened Interfaces
Two I2C, Two SPI
On-Chip Oscillators
10 kHz LF, 48 MHz HF
Onboard Flash
12MHz SPI Flash
Operating Voltage (Associated Chip)
1.2V
Physical Interface Ports
Mini USB
Operating Voltage
1.2 Volts
Flash Memory
0.0 MB
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