Microchip MPFS-ICICLE-KIT-ES

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 devices deliver up to 50% lower power than alternative FPGAs

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. 

Key features

• PolarFire SoC FPGA (MPFS250T-FCVG484EES)
• Programming & Debugging
• mikroBUS socket
• Raspberry Pi compatible 40-pin header

Additional features

PolarFire SoC FPGA (MPFS250T-FCVG484EES)

• SiFive E51 Monitor core (1 x RV64IMAC)
• SiFive U54 Application cores (4 x RV64GC)
• 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

Applications

• Imaging
• Artificial intelligence / Machine learning (AI/ML)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Industrial automation
• Automotive
• Aerospace and Defense
• Wireline access networks
• Cellular infrastructure