Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good bulk purchase for classroom
Purchased ten units for our lab. All boards were functional out of the box. One unit had a slightly loose USB header, but it was easy to solder back in place.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Chip Model | Altera EPM240T100C5N |
| Logic Elements | 240 Macrocells |
| I/O Pins | Up to 80 User I/Os |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Core Supply |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG / USB-Blaster Compatible |
| Clock Source | On-board 24MHz Oscillator |
| LED Indicators | 8x User Programmable LEDs |
| Push Buttons | 4x Independent Tactile Switches |
| Connector Type | Standard 2.54mm Pin Headers |
| Board Dimensions | 75mm x 55mm |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good bulk purchase for classroom
Purchased ten units for our lab. All boards were functional out of the box. One unit had a slightly loose USB header, but it was easy to solder back in place.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable replacement board
Used this to replace a damaged chip on an older project. The form factor is standard and fits well into my custom enclosure. Highly recommended for legacy support.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning CPLD basics
This board is exactly what I needed to get started with Altera MAX II devices. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it works seamlessly with Quartus II software. Great value for students.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, minor documentation gaps
The board quality is excellent and the chip programs without issues. I wish the schematic was included in the download link, but I managed to reverse engineer the connections easily enough.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy setup for beginners
I was worried about driver issues, but the USB-Blaster compatibility worked instantly on Windows 10. The tutorial examples provided online run perfectly on this hardware.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for university projects
Bought this for my digital logic design course. It arrived quickly with an invoice as promised. The LEDs and buttons make testing state machines very straightforward.
Q: Is the source code for the demo projects available?
A: Yes, you can download the Verilog and VHDL example source files from the 'Downloads' section on our product page after purchase.
Q: Do you ship internationally with tracking?
A: Yes, we offer international shipping with full tracking information provided via email once your order has been dispatched.
Q: Can I power this board via the VIN pin or only USB?
A: The board can be powered via the USB port or an external 3.3V supply connected to the designated header pins. Please do not exceed 3.6V to avoid damaging the CPLD.
Q: Is this board compatible with the USB-Blaster II programmer?
A: Yes, this board features a standard 10-pin JTAG header that is fully compatible with both USB-Blaster and USB-Blaster II programmers.
Q: Does the package include a USB cable?
A: No, the package includes only the development board. You will need to provide your own mini-USB cable and programmer hardware separately.