Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
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FPGA configuration storage
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MicroBlaze™ code storage/shadowing
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x8 or x16 data interface after configuration
Two 16 Mbit SPI serial Flash
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STMicroelectronics and Atmel DataFlash serial architectures
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FPGA configuration storage
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Supports single configuration bitstream or multiple MultiBoot configuration
bitstreams
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Nonvolatile data storage
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MicroBlaze code shadowing
Two-line, 16-character LCD screen
PS/2 port
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Supports PS/2-compatible mouse or keyboard
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Supports both mouse and keyboard using a Y-splitter cable (not included)
VGA display port, 12-bit color
10/100 Ethernet PHY (requires Ethernet MAC in FPGA)
Two nine-pin RS-232 ports (DTE- and DCE-style)
On-board USB-based programming solution
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FPGA download/debug
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SPI serial Flash in-system direct programming
50 MHz clock oscillator
8-pin DIP socket for second oscillator
SMA connector for clock inputs or outputs
100-pin Hirose FX2 expansion connector with up to 43 FPGA user I/Os
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Compatible with
Digilent FX2 add-on cards
High-speed differential I/O connectors
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Receiver: Six data channels or five data channels plus clock
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Transmitter: Six data channels or five data channels plus clock
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Supports multiple differential I/O standards, including LVDS, RSDS, mini-LVDS
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Also supports up to 24 single-ended I/O
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Uses widely available 34-conductor cables
Two six-pin expansion connectors for
Four-output, SPI-based Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
Two-input, SPI-based Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with programmable-gain
pre-amplifier
Stereo audio jack using digital I/O pins
ChipScope™ SoftTouch debugging port
Rotary-encoder with push-button shaft
Eight discrete LEDs
Four slide switches
Four push-button switches
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Spartan-3A/3AN Starter Kit Board User Guide
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