
© Enterpoint Ltd. - Broaddown2 Manual – Issue 1.02 06/08/2005
Introduction
Welcome to your Broaddown2 the “Ultimate Spartan-3 Development Board”.
Broaddown2 is a member of Enterpoint’s Moel-Bryn product range and offers a
highly flexible approach to prototyping FPGA and System designs.
The aim of this manual is assist in using the main features of Broaddown2. There are
features such as regulator shutdowncontrol and advanced programming features that
are beyond the scope of this edition of the manual. Should you have a need to use
these features then please contact the support email support@enterpoint.co.uk for
detailed instructions to use these advanced features.
Broaddown2 comes in 3 principal variants based on the size of FPGA fitted. The
Spartan-3 fitted can either be XC3S400-4FG456C, XC3S1000-4FG456C, or
XC3S1500-4FG456C. Should you need the faster -5, industrial or automotive grade
FPGA’s fitted to a board please contact Enterpoint sales for a quote.
In addition to these principal variants Broaddown-2 has build options for LVDS
termination resistors and YFS connectors. Please contact sales for a quote if you
require these options.
Broaddown2 modules that are now available to purchase:
A/D Converter (DIL Header Module)
Low Cost Programming Cable (Standalone)
SODIMM I/O Expansion Module
PCI I/O Expansion Module
RS232 Module
RS485 Module
USB2 Module
LED 4 Segment Display Module
PS2 Module
Ethernet Phy Module
AD7202 Module
We can also offer custom DIL Header modules should you require a function not
covered by our current range of modules. Typical turn around for this service is 2-4
weeks if parts can be obtained in time.