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Part Number: MPFS-ICICLE-KIT-ES

PolarFire® SoC FPGA Icicle Kit

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Overview

The PolarFire® SoC Icicle Kit is a cost-effective development platform for evaluating the PolarFire SoC FPGA’s five-core RISC-V processor, Linux support, real-time capabilities, low power consumption, and rich peripheral set. It is ideal for secure and efficient computing in applications such as AI/ML, imaging, industrial automation, IoT, networking, aerospace, defense, and automotive.


⚠️ Notice:
This page refers to an earlier version of the PolarFire® SoC FPGA Icicle Kit.

A newer version of the kit is now available with updated documentation and support.
👉 Click here to visit the new Icicle Kit page.

We recommend all new users refer to the latest page for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Hardware Features
  • PolarFire SoC FPGA (MPFS250T-FCVG484EES)
  • SiFive E51 Monitor core (1 x RV64IMAC)
  • SiFive U54 Application cores (4 x RV64GC)
  • and 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
  • PolarFire SoC MPFS250T-FCVG484EES Icicle Board
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Micro USB Cable
  • 12V, 5A AC Power Adapter, and Cord
  • Quick Start Card
  • FlashPro Programming Device
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Videos

PolarFire® SoC Icicle Kit, Microchip’s RISC-V-Based SoC FPGA Development Kit
Microchip Main Channel • Sep 16, 2020
PolarFire® SoC Icicle Kit, Microchip’s RISC-V-Based SoC FPGA Development Kit

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