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Digilent: Nexys 2 Spartan-3E FPGA Development Board with XC3S500E
SKU
MD-02313
PKR 18,500.00
The Digilent Nexys 2 is a powerful, circuit-design platform centered around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA. Equipped with high-speed USB 2.0 ports, expanded memory, and a wide array of I/O devices, this board is an ideal choice for digital systems engineering, academic labs, and advanced prototyping.
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1 Units
⚠️ Limited Quantity Remaining
Category: FPGA Boards
Product Overview
The Nexys 2-500 is a powerful digital design platform built around the Xilinx Spartan-3E 500K gate FPGA. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of digital systems, from simple logic gates to complex embedded processors. With its integrated high-speed USB 2.0 port, user applications can transfer data directly to and from a PC at speeds exceeding 38 Mbytes/sec. The board also features expandable I/O via four 12-pin Pmod connectors, making it simple to add cellular modules, motor drivers, sensors, and more.
The Nexys 2-500 is a powerful digital design platform built around the Xilinx Spartan-3E 500K gate FPGA. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of digital systems, from simple logic gates to complex embedded processors. With its integrated high-speed USB 2.0 port, user applications can transfer data directly to and from a PC at speeds exceeding 38 Mbytes/sec. The board also features expandable I/O via four 12-pin Pmod connectors, making it simple to add cellular modules, motor drivers, sensors, and more.
Key Features
- FPGA Engine: Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA (XC3S500E with 500K gates).
- PC Connectivity: On-board high-speed USB 2.0 port for power, programming, and data transfers.
- Memory: 16MB of Fast Micron PSDRAM and 16MB of Intel StrataFlash ROM.
- Oscillator: 50MHz fixed clock source plus an empty socket for a second crystal oscillator.
- Power Supply: USB-powered or via an external 5V–9V DC wall adapter.
User Interfaces & Peripherals
- 8 slide switches, 4 pushbuttons, and 8 LEDs.
- 4-digit, seven-segment LED display.
- PS/2 mouse and keyboard port.
- 8-bit VGA port for video output.
- Four 12-pin Pmod ports for hardware expansion.
Technical Specifications
- FPGA Part Number: XC3S500E-4FG320C
- Logic Cells: 10,476 cells
- USB Interface: Cypress FX2 high-speed controller
- Software Support: Xilinx ISE, Digilent Adept Runtime, and Adept Utility
Package Contents
- 1x Nexys 2 500K FPGA Development Board
- 1x High-speed USB 2.0 cable
| Part Number | NA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Digilent |
| Weight (KG) | 0.100000 |
| Packing Unit | 1 Piece |
| Product Availability | Available on Demand |





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