Waxwing S6 FPGA Development Board

Waxwing S6 FPGA Development Board

SKU: WXDE001

Features

  • AMD Spartan 6 FPGA (XC6SLX45 in CSG324 package, on Waxwing Mini Module)
  • DDR: 166MHz 512Mb LPDDR
  • 100M Ethernet (LAN8710A)
  • National Semiconductor LM4550 AC‘97 audio codec
  • Flash memory: 128 Mb SPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E)
  • DVI-D Connector for video (Compatible with HDMI)
  • 8 bit VGA output connector
  • 2 Channel Audio Out through 3.5mm audio jack
  • High-Speed USB 2.0 interface for On-board flash programming.

Applications

  • Signal Processing
  • Product Prototype Development
  • Communication devices development
  • Educational tool for Schools and Universities
  • Development and testing of custom embedded processors

Waxwing S6 Development Board is a low-cost FPGA development board with a lot of features including DDR SDRAM, 100M Ethernet, AC97 codec, and DVI-D. Waxwing Development Board features AMD Spartan-6 FPGA Mini Module with high-density connectors for external IO interface. This Development board makes it easy to evaluate and build solutions with Waxwing Spartan 6 FPGA module. The Development board also provides easy access to JTAG signals on a standard Xilinx Platform Cable compatible header.

Features

  • AMD Spartan 6 FPGA (XC6SLX45 in CSG324 package, on Waxwing Mini Module)
  • DDR: 166MHz 512Mb LPDDR
  • 100M Ethernet (LAN8710A)
  • National Semiconductor LM4550 AC‘97 audio codec
  • Flash memory: 128 Mb SPI flash memory (N25Q128A13ESE40E)
  • 100MHz CMOS oscillator
  • DVI-D Connector for video (Compatible with HDMI)
  • 8 bit VGA output connector
  • 2 Channel Audio Out through 3.5mm audio jack
  • 16 x 2 Character LCD Display
  • Micro SD Adapter
  • Three Common Anode 7Segment LED Displays
  • Seven onboard Push Button Switches
  • 44.5mm x 35.1mm Mini breadboard for easy prototyping
  • High-Speed USB 2.0 interface for On-board flash programming.
  • FT2232H Channel A is dedicated to SPI Flash Programming. Channel B can be used for custom applications
  • FPGA configuration via JTAG and USB
  • On-board voltage regulators for single power rail operation
  • Dimensions: 180 mm X 120 mm

Applications

  • Signal Processing
  • Product Prototype Development
  • Communication devices development
  • Educational tool for Schools and Universities
  • Development and testing of custom embedded processors

General FAQs

Specifications

Attribute Value
Weight 0.5 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 9 × 2 in
FPGA

Memory

Number Of Clock Sources

1

Primary Clock Frequency

Data Storage

Micro SD Slot, SPI Flash

Number Of GPIOs (Max)

Number Of General Purpose LEDs

8

Ethernet

Video Out

HDMI, VGA

Audio Codec

AC97

Switches

DIP, Push Button

Display Type

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Configuration Options

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HTS

8542.39.0001

ECCN

3A991.d

Sample Code

Sample Code

NameLanguage/TechnologyIDEHardware Modules Required
16x2 LCD DisplayVerilogXilinx ISEAlphanumeric LCD Display Expansion Module
LEDsVerilogXilinx ISELED Expansion Module - 8 LEDs
Push Button SwitchVerilogXilinx ISEPush Button Switch Expansion Module
Seven Segment LED DisplayVerilogXilinx ISESeven Segment LED Display Expansion Module
8Bit VGAVerilogXilinx ISEVGA Display Expansion Module
LM4550 AC97 AudioVerilogXilinx ISELM4550 AC97 Expansion Module
CS4344 Stereo AudioVerilogXilinx ISECS4344 Audio Expansion Module
HDMI TransmitterVerilogXilinx ISEHDMI Transmitter Expansion Module
100M EthernetVerilogXilinx ISE100BASE-T Ethernet Expansion Module