PCIexpress x1 low
About the PCIexpress x1 low PCB
PCIexpress x1 low is an open source FPGA PCB design by hdlguy, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 167.7 × 68.9 mm, with 4 components from 3 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the XC7A50T-FGG484, from the FPGA family. By type, the board carries 3 connectors and 1 IC.
From the project
Miscellaneous KiCad work
This is a repo to contain some simple attempts to use Kicad 6 to design printed circuit boards.
I like to make it so that design files are usable by just cloning them from GitHub but that is not completely possible with KiCad because libraries are external to the design folders and KiCad relies on user level pathname to access libraries.
The official KiCad libraries are cloned from these url:
Main components on the PCIexpress x1 low
PCIexpress x1 low bill of materials (BOM)
4 components, 3 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XC7A50T-FGG484 | Xilinx_FGG484 | U1 |
| 1 | PCIexpress_x1 | PCIexpress_x1 | J1 |
| 2 | PCIexpress_bracket | PCIexpress_bracket_low | J2, J3 |
PCIexpress x1 low design files
The KiCad project lives in the hdlguy/kicad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PCIexpress x1 low: common questions
What microcontroller does the PCIexpress x1 low use?
The PCIexpress x1 low is built around the XC7A50T-FGG484, from the FPGA family.
How big is the PCIexpress x1 low PCB?
The PCIexpress x1 low measures 167.7 × 68.9 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PCIexpress x1 low?
4 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PCIexpress x1 low design files?
From the hdlguy/kicad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PCIexpress x1 low design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which hdlguy chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the PCIexpress x1 low without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug FPGA firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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