Digilent Basys 3 FPGA Trainer Board
Best entry level platform for students learning digital logic design
This is the definitive sandbox for moving from theory to real-world digital logic. It packs enough power to handle complex sequential systems, yet keeps everything accessible by bundling essential peripherals onboard. You sacrifice the flexibility of a modular, bare-bones setup, but you gain an immediate, frustration-free path to prototyping.
$164.95
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Jameco Electronics
Who it's for
- Students needing a complete hardware set for introductory digital logic labs
- Aspiring engineers seeking experience with professional FPGA design tools
- Makers wanting to build complex systems with external hardware modules
Who should skip it
- Advanced developers working on resource-intensive or high-speed computing applications
- Visual designers requiring high-definition video output or deep color accuracy
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for the most raw power per dollar
Performance breakdown
Logic Capacity
Ample logic cells for complex academic projects and intermediate embedded designs.
Peripheral Integration
Onboard switches and displays make standalone prototyping incredibly convenient and fast.
Expansion Flexibility
Three Pmod ports offer solid modularity for adding custom hardware components.
Learning Curve
Designed specifically to help students master hardware description languages with ease.
Programming Efficiency
Integrated USB-JTAG ensures reliable, hassle-free code deployment every single time.
Build Quality
Robust construction withstands the rigors of frequent classroom or lab handling.
Key Specs
FPGA
Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A35T-1CPG236C
Logic Cells
33,280
Block RAM
1,800 Kbits
DSP Slices
90
Clock Speed
450 MHz
Connectivity
USB-UART, USB HID Host
Expansion
3 Pmod ports, 1 XADC Pmod port
Display
12-bit VGA, 4-digit 7-segment display
Programming
Digilent USB-JTAG
Certifications
RoHS
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