March 2009

LatticeXP2 7:1 LVDS Video Reference Design and Demo Kit Now Available

Learn how high-performance LatticeXP2 FPGAs can be used in low-cost display controller applications for the automotive, consumer, video security/surveillance, and industrial instrumentation markets.

In the October 2008 edition of LatticeNEWS, we announced the availability of the 7:1 LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) Reference Design for the LatticeECP2/M family of SRAM-based FPGAs. This reference design implements a high-speed, low-cost interface between a video interface board and a display board.

7:1 LVDS Reference Design Now for LatticeXP2 

Lattice is pleased to offer the 7:1 LVDS Reference Design for the award-winning LatticeXP2 FPGA family of non-volatile FPGA devices. LatticeXP2 FPGAs include high-performance I/O capabilities which can implement low-cost display controller applications for the automotive, consumer, video security/surveillance and industrial instrumentation markets.

Typical Flat Panel Display Architecture

Demo Hardware

Lattice also offers a hardware platform to demonstrate the 7:1 LVDS reference design. This consists of two parts: the LatticeXP2 Advanced Evaluation Board (shown below) and a set of interface cards designed for this application. Initially, this kit was offered only for the LatticeECP2/M FPGA family; it is now available for the LatticeXP2 FPGA family as well. This kit will interface with your own video I/O resources.

LatticeXP2 Advanced Evaluation Board

Please see the following for more information:

• LatticeXP2 7:1 LVDS Interface Video Demonstration - This video demonstrates how to set up the LatticeXP2 Advanced Evaluation Board in a matter of minutes and presents several useful demos.
• LatticeXP2 7:1 LVDS Video Reference Design Files (.zip file)

Ordering Information

To order the LatticeXP2 7:1 LVDS Video Demo Kit, contact your local Lattice sales representative and order part numbers LFXP2-17E-H-EVN (LatticeXP2 Advanced Evaluation Board) and HW-VID-KIT (Video Interface Kit).