SPIDER Automation Sipeed Tang Primer 25K GW5A-LV25 FPGA SoM & Dock Kit | 64Mbit Flash & 76 GPIOs | For Advanced Logic Design & Prototyping
Description
SPIDER Automation Sipeed Tang Primer 25K represents the pinnacle of compact, modular FPGA engineering, combining a highly integrated System-on-Module (SoM) with a fully featured expansion dock. At its heart is the GOWIN GW5A-LV25MG121 FPGA, delivering robust logic resources and performance packed into a miniature board smaller than a standard coin. The SoM integrates 64Mbit of SPI Flash, dedicated power management, and high-speed data interfaces directly onto its tiny footprint.
Designed for maximum versatility, the companion dock board expands the SoM’s capabilities with an onboard USB-JTAG debugger, three standard PMOD connectors, and a 40-pin general-purpose header. This modular ecosystem supports a wide array of optional peripheral attachments—including HDMI displays, gamepads, SDRAM memory expansions, and dual DVP camera modules. Powered via a simple 5V micro-USB input, the Tang Primer 25K is an exceptional development kit for engineers, researchers, and advanced hobbyists.
Key Features
- GOWIN GW5A-LV25 FPGA SoM: High-performance programmable logic core featuring high speed and low power consumption.
- Ultra-Compact Form Factor: The core SoM board is engineered to be smaller than a standard coin, ideal for space-constrained integrations.
- 64Mbit SPI Flash Storage: Non-volatile memory for reliable configuration bitstream storage and standalone boot operations.
- Massive I/O Breakout: Provides 76 flexible GPIOs and three independent power outputs directly from the SoM module.
- High-Speed MIPI D-PHY: Features a 4-lane MIPI interface designed for high-bandwidth camera and display applications.
- Modular Expansion Dock: Includes an integrated USB-JTAG debugging circuit, three PMOD ports, and a 40-pin header.
- Versatile Module Ecosystem: Supports modular add-ons like HDMI boards, gamepads, external SDRAM, and dual DVP camera modules.
- Plug-and-Play USB Power: Operates efficiently on a standard 5V DC power input via micro-USB connection.
Benefits
- Modular Architecture Flexibility: Easily embed the tiny SoM core directly into custom carrier boards while using the dock for initial development and debugging.
- Advanced Logic Capacity: The GW5A-25K architecture handles complex digital signal processing, soft-core processors, and custom hardware pipelines with ease.
- Zero External Programmer Hassle: Built-in USB-JTAG circuitry on the dock allows instant flashing and debugging without separate hardware programmers.
- Rich Peripheral Expansion: PMOD and 40-pin header compatibility enable rapid prototyping with hundreds of standard electronic modules.
Applications
- High-Speed Edge Computing: Implementing custom hardware accelerators, neural network inference, and real-time data pipelines.
- Advanced Machine Vision: Utilizing the 4-lane MIPI D-PHY and optional dual DVP camera modules for stereo vision and image processing.
- Custom Embedded SoCs: Designing sophisticated multi-core RISC-V soft processor systems with dedicated custom peripherals.
- Professional Hardware Prototyping: Rapid verification of digital circuits, communication protocol bridges, and high-speed interface controllers.
Package Includes
- 1 x Sipeed Tang Primer 25K FPGA SoM & Dock Kit
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Sipeed Tang Series |
| Item Type | FPGA System-on-Module & Expansion Dock Kit |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Tang Primer 25K / SKU-SPIDER-TANG-PRIMER-25K |
| Main FPGA Chip | GOWIN GW5A-LV25MG121 (GW5A Series) |
| Non-Volatile Storage | 64Mbit SPI Flash Memory |
| General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) | 76 GPIO Pins (SoM breakout) |
| High-Speed Interfaces | 4-Lane MIPI D-PHY Interface |
| Dock Expansion Ports | 3 × PMOD Connectors, 1 × 40-Pin Header, 3 × Power Outputs |
| Programming & Debugging | Onboard USB-JTAG Debugger Circuit (via Micro-USB) |
| Power Input Requirements | 5V DC Input (Micro-USB Connection) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.032 kg (32 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 15 cm × 13 cm × 3 cm |






















