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MachXO3LF Starter Kit

MachXO3LF Starter Kit

MPN: LCMXO3LF-6900C-S-EVN
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
MachXO3LF FPGA Starter LCMXO3LF-6900 MachXO3 FPGA Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The LCMXO3LF-6900C-S-EVN is an evaluation platform for the MachXO3LF FPGA, featuring 6900 look-up tables and integrated non-volatile configuration memory. This board enables instant-on capability and provides a versatile environment for developing bridging and I/O expansion logic.

Why Choose This Part

This kit features embedded Flash technology for instant-on operation and non-volatile configuration without external memory chips. The MachXO3LF FPGA also includes hardened I2C and SPI IPs to save logic resources and simplify common communication tasks.

Applications

Interface Bridging
Translating signals between different I/O standards such as LVCMOS and LVDS or converting between I2C and SPI interfaces.
System Control
Managing power-up sequencing, reset logic, and status monitoring in complex multi-rail embedded systems.
I/O Expansion
Adding additional GPIO, PWM, or serial ports to a primary microcontroller or SoC using the 206 available GPIO pins.

Key Specifications

Type FPGA
Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Platform MachXO3LF FPGA Starter
Utilized IC / Part LCMXO3LF-6900

Getting Started

To begin development, download the Lattice Diamond design software and connect the board via the provided USB cable for JTAG programming. Use the pre-populated header footprints and the on-board SPI Flash to test custom bitstreams and persistent configuration workflows.

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