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FPICST03-USB3.0 User Manual

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1.Introduction #

The FPICST03 USB 3.0 Module is a high-speed data communication solution featuring Numato Lab’s standard FPICST interface for seamless integration with compatible FPGA development platforms. Based on the FTDI FT601 USB 3.0 FIFO bridge, it supports bidirectional data transfer through a 32-bit parallel FIFO interface, with a theoretical maximum data transfer rate of 400 MB/s. With USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connectivity of up to 5 Gbps, the module is suitable for high-speed data acquisition, real-time streaming, signal processing, data logging, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.

2.Applications #

  • High-Speed Data Acquisition
  • Real-Time Signal Processing
  • FPGA Development and Prototyping
  • Image and Video Data Transfer
  • Data Logging and Storage
  • Hardware Testing and Debugging
  • Sensor Data Acquisition
  • Digital Instrumentation
  • Embedded System Development
  • Bulk Data Transfer

3.Features #

  • FPICST Standard Interface
  • FTDI FT601 USB 3.0 FIFO Bridge
  • USB Type-C Connector
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Connectivity (5 Gbps)
  • 32-bit Parallel FIFO Interface
  • Onboard 30 MHz Oscillator
  • Selectable I/O Voltage: 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V
  • 66.67 MHz and 100 MHz FIFO Clock Operation
  • Compatible with FPICST-supported FPGA Development Boards
  • Bidirectional High-Speed Data Transfer

4.Functional Block Diagram #

5.Connection Diagram #

Note:

VIO Selection and FT601 Configuration

  • VIO Selection: Select only one VIO option at a time: either VIO1 or VIO2. Do not enable both simultaneously.
  • Voltage Configuration: Configure the FT601 FIFO interface according to the selected VIO voltage.
  • Supported I/O Voltages: The FIFO interface supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V, depending on the operating frequency.
  • Operating Frequency and Voltage:
    • 66.67 MHz: Supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V operation.
    • 100 MHz: Supports 2.5 V or 3.3 V operation. 1.8 V operation is not supported at this frequency.

6.Connection Details #

SL NO.Signal FPIC Pin Location   
1FT_TXEIO0_P/CLK0_P
2FT_RXEIO0_N/CLK0_N
3FT_CLKIO1_P/CLK1_P
4FT_WKIO1_N/CLK1_N
5FT_RDIO2_P
6FT_RSTIO2_N
9FT_D0IO5_P
10FT_D1IO5_N
11FT_D2IO6_P
12FT_D3IO6_N
13FT_D4 IO4_P
14FT_D5IO4_N
15FT_D6IO7_P
16FT_D7IO7_N
17FT_D8IO9_P/CLK3_P
18FT_D9IO9_N/CLK3_N
19FT_D10IO11_P
20FT_D11IO11_N
21FT_D12IO8_P/CLK2_P
22FT_D13IO8_N/CLK2_N
23FT_D14IO10_P
24FT_D15IO10_N
25FT_D16IO13_P/CLK5_P
26FT_D17IO13_N/CLK5_N
27FT_D18IO15_P
28FT_D19IO15_N
29FT_D20IO12_P/CLK4_P
30FT_D21IO12_N/CLK4_N
31FT_D22IO14_P
32FT_D23IO14_N
33FT_D24IO16_P
34FT_D25IO16_N
35FT_D26IO18_P
36FT_D27IO18_N
37FT_D28IO17_P
38FT_D29IO17_N
39FT_D30IO19_P
40FT_D31IO19_N
41BE_0IO21_P/CLK7_P
42BE_1IO21_N/CLK7_N
43BE_2IO20_P/CLK6_P
44BE_3IO20_N/CLK6_N

7.Technical Specification #

SL NO.ParameterValueUnit
1Module NameFPICST03-USB3.0
2USB Bridge ControllerFTDI FT601
3USB ConnectorType-C
4USB InterfaceUSB 3.0 SuperSpeed
5USB Signaling RateUp to 5Gbps
6Connector StandardFPIC-ST
7FIFO Data Bus Width32bits
8Data Transfer DirectionBidirectional
9Onboard Oscillator30MHz
10Supported HardwareFPGA development boards with compatible FPIC interfaces

8.Mechanical Dimensions #

9.Schematics #

10.FPICST03-USB3.0 IO length details #

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