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Spark I45: 8-Port Gigabit ECP5 FPGA Networking Board
  • Spark I45: 8-Port Gigabit ECP5 FPGA Networking Board
  • Spark I45: 8-Port Gigabit ECP5 FPGA Networking Board
Spark I45: 8-Port Gigabit ECP5 FPGA Networking Board

Spark I45: 8-Port Gigabit ECP5 FPGA Networking Board
$200.00

The Spark I45 delivers a flexible, high-performance platform for network-centric FPGA applications. This board, built around the Lattice ECP5 family, combines low-power operation and advanced connectivity. Ideal for developers creating custom Ethernet systems, hardware network processors, and edge computing solutions.

Note: A Lattice HW-USB-2A or other Lattice programmer is required to program the Spark I45.

Key Features

  • Lattice ECP5 FPGA Core
    The LFE5U-45F-6BG256C offers an optimal balance between logic resources and power efficiency. The ECP5 architecture enables efficient implementation of Ethernet MACs, custom packet engines, and timing-sensitive logic.

  • 8× Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces
    Eight fully independent Gigabit Ethernet ports with RGMII connectivity to VSC8541XMV-02 PHYs. Each port is directly accessible to the FPGA fabric for maximum flexibility in packet processing, switching, or protocol acceleration.

  • Integrated Memory Subsystem
    Includes the IS61WV1288EEBLL-10TLI, an onboard 128 kB asynchronous SRAM for data management, and the MX25V1635FM1I, which has 2 MB SPI Flash for configuration storage and embedded firmware.

  • Precision Clocking and Synchronization
    125 MHz low-jitter reference clock with programmable PLLs to support multiple clock domains and synchronous timestamping—ideal for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) or PTP/IEEE 1588 applications.

  • Programming and Debugging Interface
     A 2x5-pin JTAG header to provide easy programming and system monitoring.

  • Comprehensive Toolchain Support
    Fully supported by Lattice Diamond design suites, with example projects.

  • Optimized Power and Thermal Design
    Efficient DC-DC regulation supports stable multi-rail operation from a single 5V input. Passive cooling ensures reliable performance for extended workloads.

Applications

  • FPGA-based Ethernet switches and media converters

  • Network protocol analyzers and hardware firewalls

  • Edge and industrial IoT gateways

  • Time-sensitive networking (TSN) and deterministic Ethernet control

  • Research and education in FPGA-based networking architectures

Technical Specifications

Feature Description
FPGA LFE5U-45F-6BG256C
Ethernet PHYs 8 × VSC8541XMV-02 with RGMII interfaces
System Memory 128 kB asynchronous SRAM IS61WV1288EEBLL-10TLI
Configuration Memory 2 MB SPI Flash MX25V1635FM1I
Clocking 125 MHz reference, programmable PLLs
Power Input 5-12V DC Barrel Connector (included in all orders)
Software Tools Lattice Diamond, example VHDL and Verilog reference projects
Board Size 160 mm x 85 mm

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