SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Mimas A7 Mini | Artix-7 USB FPGA Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Mimas A7 Mini is a compact and feature-rich FPGA development platform tailored for both educational exploration and advanced commercial prototyping. Driven by the AMD Artix-7 FPGA (XC7A35T-1FTG256C), the board delivers high logic density, exceptional performance-per-watt efficiency, and flexible peripheral connectivity.
Designed to streamline the development workflow, the Mimas A7 Mini features an onboard FTDI FT2232H USB 2.0 controller that supports direct USB programming and serial communication, eliminating the requirement for costly external download hardware. Equipped with 2Gb of DDR3 memory, 128Mb flash storage, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video interfaces, a Micro-SD card slot, and 70 precision-routed I/O lines (including 35 length-matched differential pairs), it provides a complete hardware environment for sophisticated digital designs.
Key Features
- AMD Artix-7 FPGA (XC7A35T): High-performance 7-series programmable logic housed in an FTG256C package optimized for speed and low power.
- 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM: High-speed system memory dedicated to intensive data buffering and complex processing pipelines.
- 128Mb SPI Flash Memory: Non-volatile storage for reliable FPGA configuration bitstreams and user application data.
- FTDI FT2232H USB 2.0 Interface: Dual-channel high-speed USB controller enabling effortless JTAG configuration and direct flash programming.
- Networking & Multimedia: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet port along with HDMI Input and Output video connectors.
- Precise I/O Layout: 70 General Purpose I/O pins featuring 35 length-matched differential pairs and two 2×6 expansion headers.
- Onboard User Peripherals: Includes a seven-segment display, user switches, and status LEDs for instant visual verification.
Benefits
- Programmer-Free Workflow: Load configurations directly onto the onboard flash over USB 2.0 without requiring dedicated Xilinx cables.
- High-Speed Signal Integrity: Length-matched differential pairs ensure reliable high-speed data transmission across custom daughter cards.
- Versatile Embedded Ecosystem: Combine Ethernet, HDMI, and Micro-SD storage to build complete networked embedded controllers.
- Compact Footprint: Packs laboratory-grade FPGA capabilities into a small, portable development module.
Applications
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Real-time audio and video stream manipulation, filtering, and mathematical acceleration.
- Embedded Soft-Core Processors: Prototyping custom RISC-V or MicroBlaze microprocessor systems with dedicated hardware peripherals.
- High-Speed Data Acquisition: Multi-channel measurement instruments and high-throughput data logging systems.
- Educational & Research Labs: Comprehensive teaching platform for university courses covering advanced digital logic and HDL design.
Package Includes
- 1 x NumatoLab Mimas A7 Mini FPGA Development Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / NumatoLab Mimas Series |
| Item Type | FPGA Development Board / Module |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Mimas A7 Mini / SKU-SPIDER-MIMAS-A7-MINI |
| FPGA Device / Core | AMD Artix-7 FPGA (XC7A35T-1FTG256C) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory | 128Mb SPI Flash Memory |
| Host Interface & USB | FTDI FT2232H, High-Speed USB 2.0 Interface |
| User I/O Pins | Up to 70 GPIOs (Including 35 Length-Matched Differential Pairs) + Two 2×6 Expansion Headers |
| 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 Interface | Seven-Segment Display, User Switches & LEDs |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.11 kg (110 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 16 cm × 11 cm × 5 cm |
