Tessel ice40
About the Tessel ice40 PCB
Tessel ice40 is an open source FPGA PCB design by tcr, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 43.2 × 27.9 mm, with 20 components from 14 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ICE40-HX1K-VQ100, from the FPGA family. Other key parts include the TPS62207DBV and SI501-PKG-B. By type, the board carries 6 capacitors, 3 ICs, 3 connectors, 2 diodes and 2 resistors.
From the project
FPGA module for Tessel
Work in progress! Boards have been made but nothing available as of now.
Main components on the Tessel ice40
Tessel ice40 bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 14 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICE40-HX1K-VQ100 iCE40-HX1K-VQ100 | LQFP-100_14x14mm_Pitch0.5mm | U1 |
| 1 | TPS62207DBV LD1117S12CTR | SOT-223 | U2 |
| 1 | SI501-PKG-B Si501-PKG-B | SILABS-DFN-SI501-B | U3 |
| 2 | CONN_01X10 | Pin_Header_Angled_1x10 | P1, P3 |
| 1 | CONN_02X06 | Pin_Header_Angled_2x06 | P2 |
| 1 | TEST_1V2 | PINTST | W1 |
| 1 | TEST_3V3 | PINTST | W2 |
| 1 | TEST_GND | PINTST | W3 |
| 1 | TEST_1V2 | PINTST | W4 |
| 2 | LED | LED_0805 | D1, D2 |
| 4 | 0.1UF 0.1uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C1, C2, C3, C5 |
| 1 | 4.7UF 100nF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C4 |
| 1 | 10UF 10uF | C_0805_HandSoldering | C6 |
| 2 | 10K | R_0805_HandSoldering | R1, R2 |
Tessel ice40 design files
The KiCad project lives in the tcr/tessel-ice40 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Tessel ice40: common questions
What microcontroller does the Tessel ice40 use?
The Tessel ice40 is built around the ICE40-HX1K-VQ100, from the FPGA family.
How big is the Tessel ice40 PCB?
The Tessel ice40 measures 43.2 × 27.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Tessel ice40?
20 components, from 14 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Tessel ice40 design files?
From the tcr/tessel-ice40 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Tessel ice40 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with tcr. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Tessel ice40 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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