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Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin	-
FPGA Model	Gowin GW5AST-LV138K
Logic Elements	138,000 LUT4
Embedded RAM	9.9 Mbits
Main Interface	USB Type-C
Expansion Headers	2x 40-pin GPIO
Onboard Memory	128 MB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	16 MB SPI Flash
Clock Source	24 MHz Oscillator
Power Supply	5V via USB or DC Jack
Supported IDE	Gowin EDA Studio

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 15, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Ideal for industrial control prototypes

Used this for a quick prototype of a motor controller. The GPIO headers are standard and easy to connect to breakout boards. The stability during long-running tests was impressive for a development board in this price range.

Anonymous

Mar 11, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent cost-performance ratio

I needed a board with significant logic capacity but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars. The Tang Mega 60K fits the bill perfectly. The DDR3 memory integration worked flawlessly in my first test design.

Anonymous

Mar 09, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best entry-level high-density FPGA

As a student transitioning from simulation to real hardware, this board was forgiving and powerful. The included examples cover basic IO, memory, and PWM, which accelerated my learning process significantly.

Anonymous

Mar 06, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, steep learning curve

The build quality is solid and the pinout is well labeled. However, if you are coming from Xilinx or Altera, the Gowin EDA software takes some getting used to. Once configured, it runs stable tests without issues.

Anonymous

Mar 03, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good community support

Had a few questions about the clock constraints, but the online community and example projects helped me resolve them quickly. The board itself performs exactly as advertised in the specifications.

Anonymous

Mar 01, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for National Innovation Projects

This board offers incredible value for the price. The 138K logic elements are more than enough for my university competition project. The documentation is clear, and the Type-C interface makes power and programming very convenient.

5 FAQ

Q: Are there example projects available for the DDR3 memory?

A: Yes, the official GitHub repository contains several demo projects, including a specific example demonstrating how to initialize and read/write to the onboard 128MB DDR3 SDRAM.

Q: Can I power this board using an external 5V adapter instead of USB?

A: Absolutely. The board features a DC power jack that accepts 5V input. It automatically switches between USB and external power sources, though we recommend using a stable 2A supply for heavy logic loads.

Q: Is the Gowin EDA software free to use for this board?

A: Yes, Gowin provides a free version of their EDA Studio software which supports the GW5AST series fully, including synthesis, place-and-route, and programming.

Q: Does this board support Verilog and VHDL?

A: Yes, the Gowin EDA toolchain supports both Verilog and VHDL hardware description languages, allowing you to code in your preferred style.

Q: What is the voltage level of the GPIO pins?

A: The default I/O voltage for the GPIO headers is 3.3V. Please ensure your external modules are 3.3V tolerant or use level shifters if connecting to 5V logic devices.

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