Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
Very compact and robust. The build quality feels professional, and the pinout matches standard FPGA expansion headers perfectly. Highly recommended for prototyping.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Core Chip | Cypress CY7C68013A-56PVXC |
| Interface Type | USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mbps) |
| Data Mode | Asynchronous FIFO Interface |
| Compatibility | Altera DE2, DE2-115, and generic FPGA boards |
| Connector | Standard USB Type-B Port |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Logic Level |
| Max Data Rate | Up to 40 MB/s sustained transfer |
| Driver Support | Windows, Linux, and macOS compatible |
| PCB Dimensions | 45mm x 25mm |
| Package Includes | 1x CY7C68013 Module, 1x Pin Header Strip |
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
Very compact and robust. The build quality feels professional, and the pinout matches standard FPGA expansion headers perfectly. Highly recommended for prototyping.
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for FPGA projects
This module made connecting my DE2 board to my PC incredibly easy. The FIFO interface works exactly as described in the datasheet, and I had data transferring within an hour of unboxing.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for learning USB protocols
Bought this for my university embedded systems course. It's a fantastic tool for understanding how USB enumeration and bulk transfers work without writing complex firmware from scratch.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable data throughput
I am using this to stream sensor data into a PC for real-time analysis. The stability is impressive; I haven't seen a single dropped packet over 48 hours of continuous testing.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value for the price
Does exactly what it says. Setup on Linux was straightforward using the standard kernel drivers. Would recommend adding a small capacitor near the power input if you experience noise.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, minor pin labeling issue
The chip performs well at high speeds. My only critique is that the silk screen for the ground pins was slightly faint, but once identified with a multimeter, it worked flawlessly.
Q: Does this support interrupt endpoints or only bulk transfers?
A: The default firmware configuration prioritizes Bulk endpoints for high-throughput FIFO operations, but the chip hardware supports Interrupt and Isochronous endpoints if you load custom firmware.
Q: Does this module come with example Verilog code for the DE2 board?
A: Yes, the product page includes a download link for sample Verilog/VHDL projects specifically tailored for the Altera DE2 series to get you started quickly.
Q: Can this operate at 5V logic levels directly?
A: No, the CY7C68013 operates at 3.3V. If your FPGA board uses 5V logic, you must use a level shifter to avoid damaging the module.
Q: What is the maximum cable length recommended for stable transfer?
A: For high-speed USB 2.0 reliability, we recommend using a shielded cable no longer than 1.8 meters (6 feet). Longer cables may require an active repeater.
Q: Is a separate driver installation required for Windows 11?
A: In most cases, Windows 11 will automatically recognize the device as a generic USB peripheral. However, for custom VID/PID configurations, you may need to install the provided INF file manually.