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Altera_Forum
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19 years ago

New Dev Board Feedback

Hey all, I'd like to elicit some feedback about a new devboard I will be putting out soon... Base module: - Size: 1.5x3" (possibly smaller) - FPGA: Cyclone II 20K LE 256 BGA - Po...
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19 years ago

Availability is not an issue; I will ship anywhere any time; the shipping rates will differ of course, but I can ship anywhere.

Price is not set in stone yet, since it is still being designed. But I am targetting somewhere around the $250-350 range, with everything needed to get up and running with uClinux in linux. This includes the breakout board (or maybe I'll include any one addon board for free, so you can choose). USually, when I get in the first-run units, I sell them discounted... they usually have no problems, but if they do have any problems, they will be clearly outlined. Then, I move to production units and prices.

One of the biggest decisions was the IO count; I stuck with the 256 BGA package because it allows a smaller size board, and a cheaper board with a lower layer count. If anyone has compelling reasons to require more IO, then I would consider moving up to the 484 BGA package.

J