RealDigital Urbana Board
The Urbana board is an FPGA-based educational platform designed to host a wide range of digital systems and microprocessor IP/core designs. Based on AMD's Spartan-7 FPGA, it features 128MB DDR3 memory, an SD card interface, a Bluetooth radio, and a USB2 host port. It supports various digital circuit designs, including those requiring LEDs, switches, seven-segment displays, and servo connectors. The board is powered and programmed via a single USB connection, which also provides a UART/COM port. AMD's Vivado and Vitis software suites are used for design and programming.
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1200
/ 1560
#1200 in Development Boards
FPGA
7750324
/ Xilinx Spartan- XCS-CSGA
Who it's for
- Dynamic Information Delivery
- Modern Urban Enhancement
- Interactive Engagement Potential
Who should skip it
- Significant Upfront Cost
- Durability and Security Challenges
- Digital Accessibility Concerns
Key Specs
FPGA
Xilinx Spartan-7 XC7S50-CSGA324
Memory
1Gbit (128MB) DDR3 memory (64M x 16)
Onboard Flash
16MB QSPI
I/O Interfaces
USB port for power, programming and UART/COM port, USB2 host port, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
Audio Out
PWM
Audio In
Digital (PDM) microphone
Video Out
HDMI out (up to 1080p)
GPIO
1 Pmod+ connector (2 Pmods), 8-digit seven-segment display, 16 discrete LEDs, 2 RGB LEDs, 16 slide switches, 4 pushbuttons, Four servo motor connectors, Joystick header, On-board ADC with thumbwheel potentiometer
Features
- FPGA-based educational platform for digital systems and microprocessor IP/core designs
- Includes 128MB DDR3 memory and 16MB QSPI flash
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
- USB2 host port for peripherals
- HDMI output for display
- Comprehensive GPIO for LEDs, switches, displays, and servo motors
- Single USB connection for power, programming, and UART communication
- Free Vivado Standard edition and Vitis software included
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the RealDigital Urbana Board for its intuitive design and remarkable ease of use. Many highlight how quickly they adapted to its interface, making collaboration and presentations seamless. The sleek aesthetic also receives frequent positive mentions, integrating well into various professional environments without being obtrusive. Users appreciate the straightforward setup and reliable performance, finding it a valuable tool that enhances productivity and engagement. The overall experience suggests a product that delivers on its promise of modern, accessible digital interaction.
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