SainSmart
Xilinx FPGA Development Board XC3S500E-PQG208 XCF04S
Unleash your creativity with the SainSmart Xilinx FPGA Development Board, powered by the XC3S500E-PQG208 FPGA. This board is engineered for intricate digital designs, boasting 200K logic gates and essential integrated peripherals like ADC, DAC, and RTC. It features a 2Mbit Platform Flash for configuration and supports versatile JTAG programming. With three 40-pin expansion headers, VGA, RS-232, and PS/2 interfaces, connectivity is seamless. The included 4.3" RGB panel and comprehensive accessories ensure you can start developing and visualizing your projects immediately.
$187.81
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
1420
/ 1546
#1420 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
+114%
Above average
FPGA Core Chip
3500208200
/ XCSE-PQG (K gates)
Who it's for
- Excellent Learning Platform
- Budget-Friendly Entry Point
- Ready for Immediate Prototyping
Who should skip it
- Legacy Architecture Limitations
- Outdated Software Requirements
- Limited Manufacturer Support
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
Features
- Integrated 4.3" RGB panel for immediate visual feedback.
- Supports parallel and USB JTAG programming.
- Includes ADC, DAC, and RTC for diverse applications.
- Multiple expansion connectors for easy module interfacing.
- Onboard passive buzzer and LEDs for status indication.
- Supports dual clock sources for flexible timing.
- IR receiver included for remote control functionality.
- Comprehensive accessory package for immediate use.
What customers say
This SainSmart board offers excellent value, making it a great starting point for FPGA development. It includes necessary peripherals for a functional starter kit. While the hardware is reliable for its price, the documentation and setup instructions could be improved for clarity. The learning curve is steep, so it is best suited for those with existing digital logic knowledge or those willing to seek community support. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for learning FPGA concepts.
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