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MachXO2280 Breakout Board Evaluation Kit
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Lattice Semiconductor MachXO™2280 Breakout Board Evaluation Kit!
This user guide describes how to start using the MachXO2280 Breakout Board, an easy-to-use platform for evalu-
ating and designing with the MachXO2280 PLD. Along with the board and accessories, this kit includes a pre-
loaded demonstration design. You may also reprogram the on-board MachXO2280 device to review your own cus-
tom designs.
Note: Static electricity can severely shorten the lifespan of electronic components. See the
Storage and Handling
section of this document for handling and storage tips.
Features
The MachXO2280 Breakout Board Evaluation Kit includes:
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MachXO2280 Breakout Board
– The board is a 3” x 3” form factor that features the following on-board compo-
nents and circuits:
– MachXO2280 PLD (LCMXO2280C-3FTN256C)
– USB mini-B connector for power and programming
– Eight LEDs
– 40-hole prototype area
– Eight 2x20 expansion header landings for general I/O, JTAG, and external power
– 1x8 expansion header landing for JTAG
– 3.3V supply rail
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Pre-loaded Demo
– The kit includes a pre-loaded counter design that highlights use of the embedded
MachXO2280 oscillator and programmable I/Os configured for LED drive.
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USB Connector Cable
– The board is powered from the USB mini-B socket when connected to a host PC. The
USB channel also provides a programming interface to the LCMXO2280C JTAG port.
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Lattice Breakout Board Evaluation Kits Web Page
– Visit
www.latticesemi.com/breakoutboards
for the latest
documentation (including this guide), demo designs, and drivers for the kit.
The content of this user guide includes demo operation, programming instructions, top-level functional descriptions
of the Breakout Board, descriptions of the on-board connectors, and a complete set of schematics.
