4 open source boards using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I
Real designs built with the ICE40UP5K-SG48I, 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.
FPGAFomu hardware
im-tomu
90 × 50 mm57 parts2LCC-BY-SA-4.0235
FPGAIcey
darshg321
68.7 × 53 mm96 parts4LCERN-OHL-P-2.06
FPGAIce40-dip40
esynr3z
17.8 × 50.8 mm46 parts4LNo license5
RP2040/RP2350ICEPico
SorenGilkeyJohnson
21 × 51 mm69 parts4LCERN-OHL-S-2.01
The ICE40UP5K-SG48I in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 44.8 × 50.9 mm and carries around 63 components.
75% use four copper layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Fomu hardware by im-tomu.
Microcontrollers on boards using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I
What boards using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I are built for
ICE40UP5K-SG48I: common questions
Where can I find a ICE40UP5K-SG48I reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I. 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 ICE40UP5K-SG48I use?
Most are built on FPGA (3) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I?
The median is 44.8 × 50.9 mm, and 25% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I?
By GitHub stars, Fomu hardware by im-tomu, with 235 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the ICE40UP5K-SG48I 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.