(SPIDER Automation) LatticeXP2 Brevia2 Development Kit | LFXP2-5E-B2-EVN | FPGA Evaluation Board
Description
The LFXP2-5E-B2-EVN LatticeXP2 Brevia2 Development Kit provides an affordable and user-friendly platform for evaluating the LFXP2-5E-6TN144C FPGA. Featuring instant-on functionality and a compact form factor, the kit includes preloaded Brevia SoC designs to test SPI, UART, and SRAM interfaces alongside an 8-bit LatticeMico8 microcontroller. With free design tools, reference designs, and an easy-to-use evaluation board, designers can accelerate development for applications across industries like automotive, industrial, and communications.
Built specifically around the Lattice XP2 family of FPGAs, which is known for its low power consumption and high performance, this advanced development board is ideal for quick prototyping, testing, and the deployment of custom FPGA-based solutions in embedded systems and industrial control environments.
Key Features
- FPGA Core: Powered by the LFXP2-5E-6TN144C FPGA with instant-on, secure operation.
- Memory Resources: Includes 2Mbit SPI flash and 1Mbit SRAM for reliable interface testing and data logging.
- USB Controller Interface: Features an FTDI FT2232H controller for convenient JTAG programming and serial communication.
- Preloaded SoC Design: Brevia SoC setup enables immediate evaluation of SPI, UART, SRAM, and LatticeMico8 microcontroller integration.
- Expansion Headers: Equipped with versatile 2×20 and 2×5 pin headers for custom peripheral connections.
Benefits
- Accelerated Development: Free software tools and reference designs reduce time-to-market for prototype projects.
- Low Power & High Performance: Lattice XP2 architecture offers energy-efficient operation without sacrificing processing speed.
- Instant-On Readiness: Immediate plug-and-play evaluation capabilities streamline classroom and engineering lab testing.
- Versatile Prototyping: Ideal platform for exploring custom embedded architectures across multiple high-tech industries.
Applications
- Industrial Control Systems: Prototyping automation controllers, sensor interfaces, and factory communication nodes.
- Automotive Electronics: Evaluating logic control and embedded processing solutions for vehicle subsystems.
- Communications Equipment: Testing interface protocols and data transmission circuits in networking hardware.
- Embedded System Design: Developing custom microcontroller and FPGA combinations for smart appliances.
- Educational & R&B Labs: Serving as a hands-on learning platform for digital logic design and hardware description languages.
Package Includes
- 1 x LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR LFXP2-5E-B2-EVN Development Kit (LatticeXP2 Brevia2, LatticeMico8™ MCU, On-Board USB Controller, JTAG Programming)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Type | FPGA Development Kit / Evaluation Board |
| Brand | SPIDER Automation (Lattice Semiconductor Kit) |
| Model Name | LFXP2-5E-B2-EVN (LatticeXP2 Brevia2) |
| FPGA Device | LFXP2-5E-6TN144C (Instant-on, secure operation) |
| Embedded MCU | LatticeMico8™ 8-Bit Microcontroller |
| On-Board Memory | 2Mbit SPI Flash & 1Mbit SRAM |
| USB Controller | FTDI FT2232H (For JTAG Programming & Communication) |
| Power Supply | 1.2V |
| Interface Types | SPI, UART, USB |
| Expansion Headers | 2 × 20 and 2 × 5 Headers |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +55°C |
| Net Product Weight | Approx. 0.12 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 0.167 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 22 cm × 17 cm × 5 cm |
