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12 years ago

CYCLONE V Starter Kit to AFE5809EVM

Hi, I'm new to Altera devices, so excuse my simple question. Can the Cyclone V Starter Kit connect to the AFE5809EVM via the HSMC connectors? To simplify, I wish to use the Cyclone V to ...
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12 years ago

No, I'm afraid it doesn't look like it. The AFE5809EVM module has a narrower version of the Samtec connector as compared to Altera's HSMC. Also, the connectors are board-to-board (mezzanine) connectors and not intended to be connected via a cable.

You'll have to find another way of connecting the ADC to the FPGA.

Regards,

Alex