Lattice Semiconductor CertusPro-NX User manual

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CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board
This document provides a brief introduction to the CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board.
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Check Kit Contents
The CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board kit contains the following items:
CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board
12 V AC/DC Adapter and International Plug Adapters
USB Cable for Programming via PC (USB-A to Mini-B)
Quick Start Guide
Lattice Radiant software download information
Using the CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board
The CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board as shipped supports Master-SPI based
conguration. The external SPI Flash Conguration Memory is pre-loaded with a LED
blinking demonstration program.
12 V DC Power Jack
Power LEDs
User LEDs
Main DC
Power Supply
SPI Flash
Mini USB
FTDI Chip
Potentiometer
PMOD
Connectors Push Buttons
DIP Switch
SMA1/SMA2
FMC Connector
I/O Extended Area
CertusPro-NX FPGA
DC Power SupplySerDes SMAs
ADC Test
Header

CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board
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Powering the Boards and Observing the Demo Program
Make sure the jumper JP6 is closed and the jumper JP3 is removed. The USB cable
should be connected to PC. Then connect the supplied power adapter to the 12 V DC
power input (J40) on the board. A few power LEDs should light, indicating the board
is powered. Conguration of the CertusPro-NX (U3) from the external memory (U4) is
completed almost immediately. After conguration, the green, yellow, and red indicator
LEDs are illuminated in a repeating pattern.
Doing More with the CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board
Check the Lattice website at https://www.latticesemi.com/products/
developmentboardsandkits/certuspro-nxevaluationboard to download the full User’s
Guide, the full source code of the default demo, and other resources. You can use the
Lattice Radiant software to develop and program your own demos.
Installing the software
The CertusPro-NX Evaluation Board is pre-programmed with a basic demonstration.
To develop your own solutions, download and use the Lattice Radiant design software
(version 3.0 or later) in http://www.latticesemi.com/software.
If you only need to re-program the board, you can use the Radiant Programmer
Standalone software (version 3.0 or later).
Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Lattice Programming and Development Hardware
Lattice device programmers, programming cables, socket adapters, and other hardware sold for use in conjunction with Lattice
software (“Programming Hardware”) and Lattice evaluation boards and development kits sold for use in conjunction with
evaluating Lattice products (“Development Hardware”) are designed and intended for use solely with semiconductor components
manufactured by Lattice Semiconductor Corporation. Programming and Development Hardware is warranted to meet Lattice
specications only for a period of ninety (90) days; in all other respects the terms and conditions of sale of Programming and
Development Hardware shall be Lattice’s standard terms and conditions set forth in Lattice’s Sales Order Acknowledgment.
Additionally, Lattice specications for Programming and Development Hardware limit their use to low-volume engineering
applications only, and not for volume production use. The warranty for Programming and Development Hardware will not apply to
any Programming or Development Hardware used in production, used with worn or improperly installed hardware, or used with
incompatible systems or components.
Technical Support
www.latticesemi.com/support
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August 2021