Trenz Electronic Launches FPGA Module Featuring Low-Cost GateMate A1 from Cologne Chip

Key Features of Trenz Electronic’s FPGA Module:

1. Affordable Innovation: Trenz Electronic’s FPGA Module leverages the low-cost, low-entry GateMate A1 FPGA from Cologne Chip AG.

2. Versatile External Connectivity: With two banks, each featuring 100 pins for external connections, users benefit from a versatile platform to accommodate a wide range of applications.

3. Quad SPI Flash (16 Mbyte): The inclusion of Quad SPI Flash enhances the module’s flexibility, allowing for storage of configuration data and any other data.

4. Level Shifters: Supporting seamless communication, the module features level translators capable of translating signals between 3.3V and 1.8V and vice versa, ensuring compatibility with various peripherals and systems.

5. Clocking: The onboard 25MHz oscillator provides a stable foundation for applications requiring precise timing and synchronization.

6. Diverse I/O and LVDS Configurations:
– 5 banks with 14 I/Os and 9 LVDS pairs each
– 1 bank with 12 I/Os and 6 LVDS pairs
– 1 bank with 14 I/Os and 6 LVDS pairs

Open-Source Design Flow:
Aligned with Trenz Electronic’s commitment to open-source, the FPGA Module supports an open-source design flow. This empowers users to customize and optimize their designs for maximum efficiency and innovation.

Availability:
The FPGA Module is available for purchase on the official Trenz Electronic website (www.trenz-electronic.de). For further information or inquiries, please contact (sales@trenz-electronic.de).

About Trenz Electronic:
Trenz Electronic is a leading manufacturer of FPGA-based solutions, dedicated to delivering affordable and high-performance modules to meet the evolving needs of the electronics industry. All development and production take place at our own location in Germany.

About Gatemate FPGA Family:
The GateMate FPGA family addresses all application requirements of small to medium size FPGAs. Logic capacity, power consumption, package size and PCB compatibility are best in class and yet available at lowes cost of ownership. Cologne Chip AG hence drives FPGA usage towards many applications, which previously used discrete or software programmable solutions. All this is based on a novel FPGA architecture combining CPE programmable elements with a smart routing engine. The devices are manufactured using Globalfoundries™ 28 nm SLP (Super Low Power) process. Due to manufacturing in Europe, there is no danger of trade restrictions or high taxation.