Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Nice Features
Audio jack is a nice touch for projects. Would prefer more GPIO pins but sufficient for core learning.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Development Boards & Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| FPGA Chip Model | GOWIN GW5A-LV25PG64 |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 LEs |
| Embedded Memory | 1.35 Mbits |
| Phase Locked Loops | 2 User PLLs |
| System Clock | 24MHz Active Oscillator |
| User LEDs | 8 Independent Programmable LEDs |
| Numeric Display | 0.56-inch 4-Digit LED Display |
| Audio Interface | 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Video Output | VGA DB15 Connector |
| Power Supply | USB Type-C 5V Input |
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Nice Features
Audio jack is a nice touch for projects. Would prefer more GPIO pins but sufficient for core learning.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fast Shipping
Arrived quickly and well packaged. The board looks sturdy and the components are securely soldered.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
VGA Works Well
Successfully drove a monitor using VGA output. Timing was easy to configure with the provided clock.
Anonymous
Feb 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great Starter Board
Works perfectly for learning Verilog. The onboard components are well laid out for educational purposes.
Anonymous
Feb 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good Value
Hardware is solid but documentation is sparse. You need to know your way around FPGA development already.
Q: Are there expansion headers available?
A: Yes, there are 2x20 pin headers available for expanding IO connections.
Q: What is the IO voltage level?
A: The IO banks operate at 3.3V LVTTL standard levels.
Q: Does this board support VHDL?
A: Yes, it supports both VHDL and Verilog hardware description languages.
Q: Is the EDA software free to use?
A: Yes, the GOWIN EDA software is free to download and use for this device.
Q: Is the JTAG programmer onboard?
A: Yes, the JTAG programmer is integrated into the board so no external programmer is needed.