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MachXO3 Starter Kit User Guide
Table 14. USB Interface Reference
Item
Description
Reference Designators
U1
Part Number
FT2232HL
Manufacturer
Future Technology Devices International (FTDI)
Web Site
Board Modifications
This section describes modifications to the board to change or add functionality.
Bypassing the USB Programming Interface
The USB programming interface circuit (
USB Programming and Debug Interface
section) may be optionally
bypassed by removing the 0 Ohm resistors: R4, R5, R6, R7 (See
, Sheet 2 of 8). Header
landing J1 provides JTAG signal access for jumper wires or a 1 x 8 pin header.
Applying External Power
The Starter Kit is powered by the circuit of Schematic Sheet 3 of 8 based on the 5 V USB power source. You may
disconnect this power source by removing the 0 Ohm resistors: R35 (VCC_1.2 V) and R42 (VCC_3.3 V). Power
connections are available from the test points, TP1 (+3.3 V) and TP2 (+1.2 V).
Measuring Bank and Core Power
Test points (TP1, TP2) provide access to power supplies of the MachXO3 FPGA. Inline 1 Ohm resistors: R31
(VCCIO0, +3.3 V, Bank 0), R25 (VCCIO1, +3.3 V, Bank 1), R37 (VCCIO2, +3.3 V, Bank 2), R32 (VCCIO3, +3.3 V,
Bank 3), R26 (VCCIO4, +3.3 V, Bank 4), R38 (VCCIO5, +3.3 V, Bank 5), R24 (VCC core, +1.2 V) can be used to mea-
sure current for the power supplies.
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions: 3 in. [L] x 3 in. [W] x 1/2 in. [H]
Environmental Requirements
The evaluation board must be stored between –40° C and 100° C. The recommended operating temperature is
between 0° C and 90° C.
The board can be damaged without proper anti-static handling.
Glossary
FPGA
: Field Programmable Gate Array
DIP
: Dual in-line package
LED
: Light Emitting Diode.
LUT
: Look Up Table
PCB
: Printed Circuit Board
RoHS
: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
USB
: Universal Serial Bus
WDT
: Watchdog Timer