Waveshare Core3S500E XILINX FPGA Core Board

Description

• Waveshare Core3S500E XILINX FPGA Core Board
• Facilitates integration into various systems
• Supports operating voltages from 1.15V to 3.3V
• Provides 116 I/O ports and 500K logic elements
• Incorporates JTAG interface for debugging
• Includes 50M active crystal oscillator

The Waveshare Core3S500E XILINX FPGA Core Board is an advanced development platform featuring the XILINX Spartan-3E chip, specifically the XC3S500E model. This board is designed to facilitate further expansion and integration into various application systems. It includes an integrated XCF04S FPGA basic circuit, complete with a clock circuit, and provides a comprehensive set of features for efficient development and debugging.

The board is equipped with essential components such as a nCONFIG button, a RESET button, and four LEDs, all of which are accessible through pin headers. It also incorporates a JTAG interface for programming and debugging purposes. The 2.0mm header pitch design ensures compatibility with a wide range of application systems, allowing for seamless integration.

The Core3S500E supports a range of operating voltages from 1.15V to 3.3V and operates at a frequency of 50MHz. It offers 116 I/O ports and 500K logic elements, making it suitable for complex FPGA applications. Additionally, the board includes a 50M active crystal oscillator and a power indicator, enhancing its functionality and usability.

*Note: A separate debugger is required for JTAG debugging, as the board does not include integrated debugging functions. The motherboard and programmer/debugger are not included.

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• 1x Waveshare Core3S500E XILINX FPGA Core Board

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Specifications

• Onboard 1 XCF04S chip
• Integrated FPGA basic circuit, including clock circuit
• Onboard nCONFIG button and RESET button
• Includes 4 LEDs
• All I/O ports accessible on pin headers
• Onboard JTAG debugging/programming interface
• 2.0mm header pitch design for application system integration
• Operating frequency: 50MHz
• Operating voltage: 1.15V to 3.3V
• Package type: QFP208
• Number of I/Os: 116
• Logic elements (LEs): 500K
• RAM: 360kb
• Digital Clock Managers (DCMs): 4
• Supports JTAG for debugging/programming
• Includes AMS1117-3.3V voltage regulator
• Includes AMS1117-2.5V voltage regulator
• Includes AMS1117-1.2V voltage regulator
• Onboard XCF04S serial FLASH memory for code storage
• Power indicator present
• FPGA initialization indicator present
• nCONFIG button for re-configuring the FPGA chip, equivalent to power resetting
• 50M active crystal oscillator included
• JTAG interface for debugging/programming
• FPGA pins expander with VCC, GND, and all I/O ports accessible on expansion connectors for further expansion