November 2008

Low-Cost MachXO Starter Evaluation Board Offers Convenient Design Platform

This ready-made platform for the MachXO256 includes an AC adapter and download cable, all for $99!

The MachXO Starter Evaluation Board is a complete working solution for the MachXO crossover programmable logic technology. Efficiently packed with a rich set of features, the MachXO Starter Evaluation Board is a simple, yet versatile solution allowing for detailed analysis of MachXO performance and technology. The board is also a convenient platform to help you get started with your own MachXO design.

MachXO Starter Evaluation Board

Efficient and Flexible Design

The MachXO Starter Evaluation Board is packed with basic building blocks that can be used to demonstrate any number of programmable logic features or functions:

• I/O Evaluation - Measure the drive strength, speed, and switching characteristics of the MachXO I/Os, configured to whatever specification you program.
• Measure Power Consumption - Check the actual power consumption of a MachXO design, see how changes in your design, and MachXO Sleep Mode settings, affect power results.
• In-System Evaluation - Use the prototype area to connect to any number of instruments or see how the MachXO interfaces with other technology. Review TransFR (TFR) technology for field updates.
• Discover Lattice Technology - The MachXO Starter Evaluation Board, along with downloadable software tools, give you everything you need to evaluate the entire Lattice design flow without making a huge investment.

Key Features

Each MachXO Starter Evaluation Board includes the following:

• MachXO Starter Evaluation Board featuring:
  - MachXO device: LCMXO256C-4T100C
  - Power input jack and on-board power circuitry.
  - 33MHz oscillator
  - Status LEDs and eight I/O LEDs
  - 8-bit input switch
  - Access to all device I/O
  - Prototyping area
  - Landing pads for off-board expansion
• ispDOWNLOAD Cable (PC Parallel port type - requires PC with parallel port)
• Wall Adapter Power Supply (international plugs)
• Counter demonstration design
• User’s guide

The MachXO Crossover PLD

The MachXO family of non-volatile, infinitely reconfigurable Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) is designed for applications traditionally implemented using CPLDs or low-capacity FPGAs. The MachXO family combines an optimized Look-Up Table (LUT) fabric with Lattice’s ispXP technology to provide the high pin-to-pin performance and instant-on associated with CPLDs, with the flexibility of FPGAs, all in a single low-cost device.

Device Support

Lattice’s ispLEVER development tools offer a comprehensive design environment for the MachXO architecture. ispLEVER tools include everything you need for design entry, HDL synthesis and simulation, place & route, floorplanning, timing analysis, device programming and more. Synthesis and simulation tools from industry
leaders Aldec and Synopsys are included with ispLEVER.

MachXO devices are supported by Lattice's ispLEVER Starter software. Download a free copy of ispLEVER Starter software from the Lattice website.

Ordering Information

The ordering part number for the MachXO Starter Evaluation Board is LCMXO256C-S-EV.

This board can be purchased through the Lattice On-line Store or Mouser Electronics. Contact your local Lattice sales representative for further information.