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Part Number: MPFS-ICICLE-KIT-ES

PolarFire® SoC FPGA Icicle Kit


Hardware Features
  • PolarFire SoC FPGA (MPFS250T-FCVG484EES)
  • SiFive E51 Monitor core (1 x RV64IMAC)
  • SiFive U54 Application cores (4 x RV64GC)
  • and Secure boot
  • Memory and Storage
  • 2 GB LPDDR4 x 32
  • 1 Gb SPI flash
  • 8 GB eMMC flash & SD card slot (multiplexed)
  • Programming & Debugging
  • Onboard JTAG connector or onboard embedded FlashPro (multiplexed)
  • UART via micro USB
  • 52 x test points
  • Interfaces
  • 4 x 12.7 Gbps SERDES
  • PCIe Gen2 Rootport
  • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
  • Micro USB 2.0 Hi-Speed OTG
  • 4 x UART (via single micro USB)
  • 2 x CAN
  • 2 x SPI
  • 2 x I²C
  • Expansion
  • Raspberry Pi compatible 40-pin header
  • mikroBUS™ socket

Overview


The PolarFire SoC Icicle kit is a low-cost development platform that enables evaluation of the five-core Linux capable RISC-V microprocessor subsystem, innovative Linux, and real-time execution, low-power capabilities, and the rich set of peripherals of the PolarFire SoC FPGA. PolarFire SoC is ideally suited for secure, reliable and power-efficient compute across a wide range of applications including Imaging, AI/ML, Industrial automation, IoT, Wireline Access Networks, Aerospace, and Defense & Automotive. The Icicle kit features onboard memories (LPDDR4, SPI, and eMMC flash) to run Linux off-the-shelf; a multi-rail power sensor to monitor various power domains; PCIe root port, Raspberry pi, and mikroBUS™ expansion ports and a host of wired connectivity options for quick prototyping and fast time to market.

Package Contents
  • PolarFire SoC MPFS250T-FCVG484EES Icicle Board
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Micro USB Cable
  • 12V, 5A AC Power Adapter, and Cord
  • Quick Start Card
  • FlashPro Programming Device

Documentation


Title
Document Id
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit Board Files Download 17a8f5ff-f9e3-4f32-8365-e7caf51986c5
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit BoM Download d49fc24b-5149-4876-b2dd-b4829a983e39
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit Schematics Download b0b00561-004e-4e51-a9c0-202230848e57
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit Brochure Download b9f36848-bf67-4fd7-8c6f-1624e9bcc9ab
PolarFire SoC FPGA Board Design Guidelines User Guide PDF | HTML 4ded4291-b5c4-4912-b6d1-7faf5e11fff8
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit User Guide Download e3d3cb48-7328-479d-b093-787d4a1f3f30
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit Statement of Volatility(SoV) Download 5f00902b-f629-4a19-aced-2fa9c9ed29f8

Additional Resources


Licensing

A Libero Silver license is required with the PolarFire SoC Icicle kit to evaluate your designs. A Silver license is free and valid for 1 year. It supports single language simulation with programming and debugging features.
Generate your FREE Silver License

For any query please raise a tech support case https://microchip.my.site.com/s/

 

The MCPFS-ICICLE-KIT-ES uses the following parts supplied by Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG:

Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. The company currently employs 8,300 staff and generated sales of 848 million euros in 2018. Würth Elektronik eiSos is one of the largest European manufacturers of passive components and is active in 50 countries.

This Kit is ROHS Compliant!
Package Carrier: Box