Lattice iCEblink40-HX1K User manual

iCEblink40-HX1K
Evaluation Kit
This document provides a brief introduction and instructions to install and run the
iCEblink™40-HX1K Evaluation Kit on Windows 7/Vista/XP. Please refer to the complete
documentation at www.latticesemi.com/iceblink40-hx1k.
Check Kit Contents
The iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Kit includes the following items:
• iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Board preloaded with capacitive-sense touch-button
demonstration design and USB virtual I/O demonstration
• USB cable
• QuickSTART Guide
Detailed information is provided in the iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Kit User’s Guide at
www.latticesemi.com/iceblink40-hx1k.
USB Programming,
Debug and Power
68 User I/O Pins
(3.3V)
Low Power iCE40™
FPGA
Capacitive Touc
h
Buttons
User LEDs
Note: Static electricity can shorten the lifespan of electronic components. Please handle
the kit components appropriately.
Download and Install iCEcube2 Development Software
Download and install the iCEcube2™design software for the iCEblink40 Evaluation
Board and the hardware drivers for Windows at www.latticesemi.com/iCEcube2.

iCEblink40-HX1K
Evaluation Kit
Connect the iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Board
The iCEblink40 Evaluation Board is functional without the development software or
drivers, although ideally you should download and install the iCEcube2 development
softwarerst.
Connect the iCEblink40-HX1K board to your PC using the USB cable provided.
a. Connect the USB cable provided to a USB port on your PC and to the board’s
USB interface socket on the top-left corner of the board.
b. The iCEblink40 Evaluation Board is pre-programmed and powered through the
USB cable. After properly connecting the board, the four green LEDs should light
up in a scrolling pattern. Press a capacitive touch button to toggle the LEDs. If no
buttonispressedwithinveseconds,theboardreturnstoscrollingtheLEDs.
c. Additional capabilities, including controlling virtual I/Os from the PC display
via USB, are described in the iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Kit User’s Guide
available on the Lattice web site at www.latticesemi.com/iceblink40-hx1k.
Note: If Windows prompts you for a USB device driver and you have not already
installed the iCEcube2 development software, simply click Cancel. The iCEblink40
Evaluation Board is functional even without the development software or drivers.
LEDs Scroll Upward
T
oggle LED with Button Press
1. Power On
Green LEDs scroll upward.
3. Press a button to toggle the
associated LED on or off.
If no button is pressed within
five seconds, the board returns
to Scroll LEDs Mode.
2. Press any button to enter
LED Toggle Mode.

iCEblink40-HX1K
Evaluation Kit
Done!
Congratulations! You have successfully connected and demonstrated the iCEblink40-
HX1K Evaluation Kit. Please refer to the iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Kit User’s Guide
at www.latticesemi.com/iceblink40-hx1k for the following:
• Details on additional evaluation board features and operation, including using
USB-based virtual I/Os controlled from the PC
• Programming and debugging the iCEblink40-HX1K Evaluation Board with the
USB cable
• Modifying and generating the demonstration designs from the iCEcube2 VHDL or
Verilogprojectsourceles
• Board schematics
• The latest demonstration applications and related design information
Technical Support
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[phone]
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April 2012