SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Narvi S7 | Spartan-7 USB FPGA Development Module
Description
SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Narvi S7 is an advanced development platform designed for high-performance digital applications, custom embedded controllers, and real-time signal processing. Utilizing the powerful Xilinx Spartan-7 (XC7S50) FPGA, the Narvi S7 offers an optimal balance of processing capability, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Engineered for rapid prototyping, the module includes a high-speed USB 2.0 interface driven by an FTDI FT2232H controller, enabling straightforward programming and communication without needing separate downloader cables. Equipped with robust DDR3 SDRAM, Quad-SPI configuration flash, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video interfaces, a Micro-SD card slot, and 130 user-defined I/O lines, it provides a complete, self-contained hardware ecosystem for sophisticated digital design projects.
Key Features
- Xilinx Spartan-7 XC7S50 FPGA: Advanced 7-series programmable logic core providing high performance and efficient resource utilization.
- High-Speed USB 2.0 Interface: FTDI FT2232H controller supporting streamlined firmware updates, JTAG debugging, and serial communication.
- Advanced Memory & Storage: Onboard DDR3 SDRAM memory coupled with Quad-SPI non-volatile flash and a Micro-SD card slot.
- Multimedia & Networking: Onboard Gigabit Ethernet port alongside HDMI Input and Output video interfaces.
- Extensive User I/O: 130 user-defined FPGA I/O pins plus 8 additional lines via the FT2232H interface for flexible peripheral expansion.
- Interactive Onboard UI: Includes a seven-segment display, user switches, and multiple status LEDs for immediate visual feedback.
Benefits
- Programmer-Free Workflow: Load bitstreams directly to onboard flash over USB 2.0, eliminating the need for expensive external Xilinx download cables.
- High-Throughput Connectivity: Combine Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, and multi-gigabit memory lines to tackle demanding data-streaming applications.
- Versatile Expansion Layout: Generous pin counts (130 I/Os) allow custom daughter boards and external sensors to interface effortlessly.
- Robust Prototyping Platform: Ideal for both educational laboratories and commercial product development environments.
Applications
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Real-time filtering, audio/video data pipelines, and mathematical co-processing.
- Embedded Communications: Ethernet-connected hardware nodes, custom serial bridges, and packet inspection routers.
- Educational & Research Labs: Advanced teaching platform for modern hardware description language (HDL) and FPGA design courses.
- Industrial Prototyping: Custom automation controllers, test instrumentation fixtures, and hardware accelerators.
Package Includes
- 1 x NumatoLab Narvi S7 FPGA Module
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / NumatoLab Narvi Series |
| Item Type | FPGA Development Board / Module |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Narvi S7 / SKU-SPIDER-NARVI-S7 |
| FPGA Device / Core | Xilinx Spartan-7 XC7S50 |
| Host Interface & USB | FTDI FT2232H, High-Speed USB 2.0 Interface |
| System Memory (RAM) | High-Speed DDR3 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory | Quad SPI Flash Memory (Configuration Storage) |
| User I/O Pins | 130 User-Defined FPGA I/Os + 8 Additional I/Os via FT2232H |
| Networking & Video | Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI IN / OUT Interfaces |
| External Storage | Micro-SD Card Slot |
| Clock Source | 100MHz CMOS Oscillator |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG and USB (Direct Flash Programming) |
| User Interfaces | Seven-Segment Display, User Switches & LEDs |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.11 kg (110 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 16 cm × 11 cm × 5 cm |
