IGLOO nano entry-level tool kit

The IGLOO nano entry-level kit is fully RoHS compliant and includes a tiny modular board with an IGLOO nano AGLN250 device in a VQG100 package and a tiny low-cost programming stick (LCPS). This kit is a complete solution that allows users to quickly evaluate Actel IGLOO family devices and prototype their designs.

Actel IGLOO devices are the industry's lowest power FPGAs. IGLOO devices not only have low dynamic power, but also combine low static power and Flash*Freeze technology to make the overall system power consumption lower than any other FPGA. The Nano tool kit has detailed current monitoring capabilities, allowing users to directly measure the low power consumption obtained using IGLOO nano devices and verify the performance of the design. This on-board programmer can easily implement ISP, device serialization and FlashLock system-on-chip security features.

Since IGLOO nano devices are pin-compatible with ProASIC3 nano devices, this kit can also be used for prototyping of ProASIC3 nano and low-power leader IGLOO nano devices.

The IGLOO nano modular board features onboard voltage regulation, allowing users to individually set certain I/O group voltages. The IGLOO nano device can operate at a core voltage of 1.2 V to 1.5 V, allowing users to perform power consumption measurement experiments on 1.5 V operating circuits versus 1.2 V operating circuits without having to change jumper settings during programming.

Key Features:

Environmentally friendly PCB that complies with RoHS regulations

Powered by USB cable or external power supply

Test points for measuring power consumption of AGLN250-ZVQG100

All components used on the board are low power (such as LEDs (2 mA), resetters (µA range), and oscillators (2-3 mA))

USB to UART interface for PC to connect to board's hyperterminal

FlashPro3-compatible LCPS automatically switches core voltage during programming of IGLOO nano boards

Other IGLOO tool kits:

IGLOO Entry Level Tool Kit

IGLOO Starter Kit with Cortex-M1

IGLOO Icicle Tool Kit

Tool Kit Contents

IGLOO nano entry-level tool kit includes:

Development board with AGLN250-ZVQG100 device

Low-cost AGLN250-ZVQG100 device, pin-compatible with the AGLN250-VQG100 device

Full current measurement capability for individual I/O banks and VCC for accurate power analysis

Clock: 20 MHz system clock using low power precision oscillator

Three LEDs and three switches provide simple input and output for the system

USB to UART connection for PC hyperterminal

Optional on-board power connector for external power, but not required if connecting to a USB cable

Switching 1.2 V to 1.5 V VCORE

Lowest power 250,000 system gate FPGA

Industry’s lowest dynamic, static and Flash*Freeze power consumption, with the 250K system gate device AGLN250 consuming less than 25 µW in Flash*Freeze mode

Three test LEDs

Two test switches, mounted on both sides of the circuit board

All I/Os can be quickly connected to external circuits

Actel FlashPro3 programmer built into LCPS

Directly plugs into the IGLOO nano board. A USB 2.0 high-speed cable plugs into the LCPS to program the IGLOO nano board

Actel Libero IDE Software DVD

Gold version provides unlimited free use license

Supports up to 1 million gates SoC designs using IGLOO family devices and up to 250,000 gates using IGLOO nano boards

Includes best-in-class FPGAs from industry-leading vendors

User Guides and Tutorials

PCB Schematic

Sample design