3 open source boards using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144

Real designs built with the ICE40HX4K-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.

The ICE40HX4K-TQ144 in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 100 × 100 mm and carries around 98 components.

67% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Hx4k pmod by rschlaikjer.

Microcontrollers on boards using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144

What boards using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144 are built for

ICE40HX4K-TQ144: common questions

Where can I find a ICE40HX4K-TQ144 reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the ICE40HX4K-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 ICE40HX4K-TQ144 use?

Most are built on FPGA (2) and STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144?

The median is 100 × 100 mm, and 33% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the ICE40HX4K-TQ144?

By GitHub stars, Hx4k pmod by rschlaikjer, with 11 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the ICE40HX4K-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.

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