SainSmart Xilinx FPGA Development Board
Best all-in-one platform for students and engineers prototyping complex digital designs.
This board is a complete, ready-to-go ecosystem for FPGA prototyping that saves you the headache of sourcing individual components. While it lacks the raw, unbridled power of high-end industrial modules, the inclusion of a dedicated display and essential peripherals makes it the fastest way to get your digital logic designs off the breadboard and into reality.
$187.81
Who it's for
- Makers wanting immediate hands-on prototyping with onboard peripherals
- Students and beginners learning FPGA architecture and HDL programming
- Hobbyists seeking an affordable entry into digital design
Who should skip it
- Users requiring extensive, official manufacturer documentation and support
- Engineers needing high-performance, modern FPGA capabilities
- Developers preferring the modern Vivado design environment
Performance breakdown
Prototyping Versatility
Abundant expansion headers and integrated peripherals accelerate complex design iterations.
Visual Feedback
The included 4.3-inch RGB panel offers immediate, high-quality display testing.
Connectivity Options
Legacy interfaces like RS-232 and PS/2 support specialized industrial communication tasks.
Logic Capacity
The 200K gate count handles moderate digital logic projects quite effectively.
Programming Flexibility
Dual JTAG support simplifies configuration across different development environments.
Onboard Integration
Built-in ADC, DAC, and sensors reduce the need for external modules.
Key Specs
FPGA Core Chip
XC3S500E-PQG208 (200K gates)
Configuration Chip
XCF04S Platform Flash
Onboard Flash Memory
2Mbit
Onboard Peripherals
ADC, DAC, EEPROM, RTC, Temperature sensor
Clock Sources
Dual-active crystal 50MHz/40MHz
I/O Interfaces
VGA, RS-232, PS/2
Programming Support
JTAG via parallel or USB cables
Physical Interface Ports
DC Barrel Jack
Operating Voltage
5.0 Volts
Power Source Options
USB, DC Jack
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