SPIDER Automation Sipeed Tang Primer 25K Dock Board | GW5A-L.V25 FPGA Development Kit
Description
The SPIDER Automation Sipeed Tang Primer 25K Dock Board represents a new generation of modular development boards, designed specifically for FPGA engineers, students, and hobbyists exploring high-performance programmable logic. Driven by the Gowin GW5A-L.V25 main chip built on an advanced 22nm process, it packs 23,040 LUTs, 1,008 kbit of Block RAM, and a 50 MHz active crystal oscillator into a compact modular footprint.
Equipped with an onboard USB-JTAG debugger, 3 PMOD connectors, and a 40-pin header interface (providing 38 flexible GPIOs), the dock board lets you easily interface simpler modules like HDMI adapters, gamepads, and LED matrices, or attach complex hardware such as external SDRAM and dual DVP camera modules. Backed by 512Mbit of onboard SDRAM and 64Mbit of QSPI flash storage, it provides a robust, ready-to-deploy hardware environment for custom prototyping and RISC-V soft-core design.
Key Features
- High-Performance GW5A-L.V25 FPGA: 22nm core architecture featuring 23,040 Look-Up Tables (LUTs) and 1,008 kbit Block RAM.
- Extensive Memory & Flash: Large storage capacity comprising 512Mbit SDRAM and 64Mbit QSPI NOR Flash.
- Integrated USB-JTAG Debugger: Onboard debugging interface eliminates external hardware programmers for quick flashing and testing.
- Versatile Peripheral Connectors: Features 3 PMOD slots and a 1×40-pin header interface with 38 usable GPIO lines.
- Stable Clock Source: Built-in 50 MHz active crystal oscillator for reliable timing initialization.
- Wide Compatibility: Tailored for DVP cameras, retro gaming setups, LED matrix displays, and custom RISC-V soft-core designs.
Benefits
- Modular & Expandable: Easily plug in standard PMOD or 40-pin expansion boards to scale up project capabilities.
- Streamlined Prototyping: Integrated USB-JTAG circuitry ensures immediate plug-and-play code deployment and debugging.
- Ample Logic Density: Provides sufficient resources for complex digital signal processing and custom microprocessor implementations.
- Compact Desktop Form Factor: Lightweight layout that fits neatly onto any electronics workbench or maker station.
Applications
- RISC-V Soft Core Development: Implementing and testing custom open-source processor architectures on FPGA fabric.
- Machine Vision & DVP Cameras: Connecting dual DVP camera modules for image capture and computer vision projects.
- Retro Gaming & Emulation: Designing classic console architectures and hardware-accelerated graphics controllers.
- Advanced Display Interfacing: Driving LED matrix displays, custom monitors, and peripheral sensor breakout boards.
Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation Sipeed Tang Primer 25K Accessory Module with PMOD & Camera Support
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Type | FPGA Development Board / Module |
| Brand | SPIDER Automation |
| Manufacturer / Model Series | Sipeed Tang Primer 25K Dock |
| Main FPGA Chip | Gowin GW5A-L.V25 (22nm process, 23,040 LUTs, 1,008 kbit Block RAM) |
| Clock Source | 50 MHz Active Crystal Oscillator |
| Onboard Storage | 512Mbit SDRAM & 64Mbit QSPI NOR Flash |
| Debugging Interface | Onboard USB-JTAG Debugger |
| Expansion Interfaces | 3 x PMOD Interfaces, 1 x 40-Pin Header (38 GPIOs) |
| Supported Modules | DVP Cameras, HDMI, Gamepads, LED Matrix Displays, RISC-V Soft Cores |
| Net Product Weight | 0.011 kg (11 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 8 cm × 9 cm × 2 cm |
