LatticeSC PCI Express x4 and x8 Evaluation Boards

The LatticeSC PCI Express x8 and x4 Evaluation Boards provide a flexible platform designed to help you quickly evaluate the performance of the LatticeSC/M FPGA or aid in development of custom designs.

Please note that the LatticeSC PCI Express x8 Evaluation Board has been replaced by the LatticeSC PCI Express x4 Evaluation board. This new design incorporates a variety of small changes. Documentation for both boards can be found using the links at the left of this screen - please be sure to reference the correct documentation. In summary, the changes on the LatticeSC PCI Express x4 board include; PCI Express edge changed from x8 to x4, ispClock removed, PCI Express cable connectors added, Mictor connector for logic analyzer added, parallel flash configuration added.

For more evaluation board options, see the LatticeSC PCI Express x1 Evaluation Board and LatticeSC Communications Board.

Device Support

You will need the following software to use this board:

  • ispLEVER for design, fitting, place & route of Lattice programmable devices
  • ispVM to download your program to the LatticeSC or on-board Flash memory devices, and ispClock device

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Kit Contents

  • LatticeSC PCI Express x4 Evaluation Board featuring:
    • LFSCM3GA80E-6FF1152C FPGA Device
    • x4 PCI Express edge connector / form-factor
    • PCI Express cable connector
    • Mictor connector for logic analyzer connection
    • On-board DDR2 Memory
    • SMA connectors for SERDES I/O, LVDS evaluation, and external clock I/O
    • BNC edge connectors for Digital Video Interface (Not populated by default)
    • On-board Flash configuration memory with parallel flash option.
    • Various LEDs, switches, connectors, headers, and on-board power control
  • ispDOWNLOAD cable for device programming
  • Power Supply

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Ordering Information

  • This product is no longer available for sale.

  • The information on this page is for reference purposes only.
  • Part number is LFSC80E-P4-EV (for reference only)
  • Contact your local Lattice sales representative for further information.

Documentation

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Programming Cable - User Guide
Describes the features and recommended usage guidelines of Lattice ispDOWNLOAD Cables.
FPGA-UG-02042 26.7 4/24/2024 PDF 992.6 KB
LatticeSC PCI Express x8 Evaluation Board User's Guide
Describes the features and functions of the LatticeSC PCI Express x8 Evaluation Board. Includes schematics.
EB19 4/1/2007 PDF 1 MB
LatticeSC PCI Express x4 Evaluation Board User's Guide
Describes the features and functionality of the LatticeSC PCI Express x4 Evaluation Board
EB31 01.2 9/23/2009 PDF 1.5 MB
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PCN14A-10 Notification of Coplanarity and height specification changes for the 1152-ball and 1704-ball organic flip chip BGA for the LatticeSC/SCM families of FPGAs - Japanese Lanauage
PCN14A-10 1 9/7/2010 PDF 462.4 KB
PCN14A-10 Notification of Coplanarity and height specification changes for the 1152-ball and 1704-ball organic flip chip BGA for the LatticeSC/SCM families of FPGAs
PCN14A-10 1 9/7/2010 PDF 339.7 KB
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LatticeMico32 Tutorial
8.0 3/24/2010 PDF 1.5 MB
LatticeMico32 Tutorial for Diamond 2.0.1
2.0.1 10/2/2012 PDF 1.9 MB

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