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FPGA start?

I want to start with Xilinx FPGA's. How does one start cheap? I see a development kit from Digilent for $99 US. It is for a Spartan IIE. But then I see there is a Spartan III but no development kit for this.

What are the options. Can the Spartan IIE 200K gate do a lot of designs. Is that enough gates?

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Bobi Mageroski Practel Pty. Ltd.

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bobi
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Memec had Spartan III S50J kits but those are all sold out :( also notice that did use "J" version with only 2.5 IO and no BRAM more S3 kits from Memec are exptected but timeline unknown

thats a lot and pretty much enough :)

antti

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Antti Lukats

Depending on your budget I would advice you to take a look at the modular development boards at

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As you become more experienced with FPGAs and your needs grow, these boards will offer you the opportunity to expand.

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Ben Popoola

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