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M2S090TS-EVAL-KIT

MCHPM2S090TS-EVAL-KIT

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SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA Security PCIe Card M2S090 SmartFusion®2 FPGA + MCU/MPU SoC Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The M2S090TS-EVAL-KIT is a high-performance evaluation platform for the SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA, featuring 90K logic elements and an integrated 166MHz ARM Cortex-M3 processor. This board is specifically designed for security-critical applications, industrial communications, and high-speed PCIe connectivity within a low-power hardware profile.

Why Choose This Part

This kit provides a unique combination of high-density FPGA fabric and a hard-core microcontroller, eliminating the need for external companion chips. It offers 512MB of RAM and 64KB of Flash, specifically optimized for applications requiring hardware-based security and SEU immunity.

Applications

Secure Communications
Utilizing the built-in hardware security features of the SmartFusion2 for encrypted data transmission and secure boot.
Industrial Automation
Implementing real-time control loops on the Cortex-M3 while offloading time-critical networking protocols to the FPGA fabric.
PCIe Endpoints
Developing high-bandwidth data acquisition systems that interface directly with host PCs via the Gen2 PCIe edge connector.

Key Specifications

Type FPGA + MCU/MPU SoC
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Power Supply, Accessories
Platform SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA Security PCIe Card
Utilized IC / Part M2S090

Getting Started

Developers should use the Microchip Libero SoC Design Suite for FPGA logic synthesis and the SoftConsole IDE for C/C++ development on the Cortex-M3. The kit includes a power supply and USB-UART cables, allowing for immediate connection to a host PC for programming via the integrated JTAG interface.

Also Consider

IGLOO2 Evaluation Kit MCHPMicrochip Technology - A similar FPGA architecture for users who need high-performance logic but do not require the integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor.
Tiva C Series Connected LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - A lower-cost alternative for ARM Cortex-M4 development with Ethernet if the high-density FPGA fabric is not required.

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