5 open source boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144
Real designs built with the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
FPGAFirst fpga
mattvenn
100 × 68 mm60 parts2LNo license83
FPGAM68k
annoyatron255
100 × 100 mm105 parts2LNo license24
FPGADmgplus
Spritetm
78.5 × 80 mm108 parts2LNo license19
FPGAPoncho fpga
martinribelotta
85.8 × 137 mm113 parts2LApache-2.06
FPGAICE40hxk4 dev board
smartbench
67 × 157 mm379 parts4LNo license2
The iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 85.8 × 100 mm and carries around 108 components.
80% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 20% carry an open source license.
The most starred is First fpga pcb by mattvenn.
Microcontrollers on boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144
What boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 are built for
iCE40-HX4K-TQ144: common questions
Where can I find a iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 use?
Most are built on FPGA (5).
How big is a typical board using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144?
The median is 85.8 × 100 mm, and 80% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144?
By GitHub stars, First fpga pcb by mattvenn, with 83 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the iCE40-HX4K-TQ144 before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.