The VSDSquadron FM board – Features and specifications:
ˆ FPGA:
– Powered by the Lattice UltraPlus ICE40UP5K FPGA
– Offers 5.3K LUTs, 1Mb SPRAM, 120Kb DPRAM, and 8 multipliers for versatile design
capabilities
ˆ Connectivity:
– Equipped with an FTDI FT232H USB to SPI device for seamless communication
– All FTDI pins are accessible through test points for easy debugging and customization
ˆ General Purpose I/O (GPIO):
– All 32 FPGA GPIOs brought out for easy prototyping and interfacing
ˆ Memory:
– Integrated 4MB SPI flash for data storage and configuration
ˆ LED Indicators:
– RGB LED included for status indication or user-defined functionality
ˆ Form Factor:
– Compact design with all pins accessible, perfect for fast prototyping and embedded applications
The VSDSquadron FPGA Mini (FM) board is an affordable, compact tool for prototyping and embedded system development. With powerful ICE40UP5K FPGA, onboard programming, versatile GPIO access, SPI flash, and integrated power regulation, it enables efficient design, testing, and deployment, making it ideal for developers, hobbyists, and educators exploring FPGA applications.