The Altera DE-1 FPGA boards used in Dr. Leon-Salas’ ECET 349 class are being replaced with the Altera DE10-Lite boards. This board (DE10-Lite) lacks several key peripherals for hands-on learning in Dr. Leon-Salas's labs. To address this, we designed a physical peripheral extension plug-in board as a shield to interface with the new DE10-Lite board. This solution will enable students to continue learning with the necessary peripherals while using the updated boards.
The Peripheral Shield for the DE10-Lite board is a custom-designed hardware solution aimed at expanding the capabilities of the Altera MAX 10 FPGA development platform. Built with versatility and performance in mind, this shield brings together a suite of features that allow users to experiment with a variety of applications, ranging from analog-to-digital conversion to audio signal processing. This shield seamlessly integrates with the DE10-Lite's 2x20 GPIO header, requiring no external power or additional cabling. The onboard peripherals include an ADC, DAC, Audio Codec with isolated power, SMA connectors, a potentiometer joystick, PMOD extensions, and more. With its modular and user-friendly design, the shield is ideal for educational labs, prototyping, and experimenting with FPGA-based solutions.
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