Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| FPGA Chip | Gowin GW2AR-LV18QN88C8/I7 |
| Logic Elements | 20K LUTs |
| Embedded RAM | 1.26 Mbit |
| Processor Core | RISC-V (Soft Core) |
| Video Output | HDMI 1.4 (Up to 1080p) |
| Storage Interface | MicroSD Card Slot |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C (Power & Data) |
| GPIO Pins | 46 User-Accessible Pins |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V / 5V Compatible |
| Dimensions | 54mm x 23mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Running Buildroot was seamless
I managed to get a custom Buildroot Linux image running within a weekend. The performance for a soft-core CPU is impressive. Great for understanding computer architecture from the ground up.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great for emulation, slight learning curve
Running Linux on this tiny board is a blast. I successfully ported a GameBoy emulator. The only downside is setting up the toolchain initially took some time if you are used to Xilinx or Intel ecosystems.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Best budget FPGA board available
As a university student, this was the most affordable way to learn hardware description languages. It handles VGA and HDMI easily. Just wish it came with a case, as the pins are a bit exposed.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and powerful
The form factor is excellent for portable projects. The 20K logic elements are sufficient for most soft-core processor implementations. USB-C power delivery is convenient. Highly recommended for industrial prototyping too.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Good hardware, software tools need work
The board itself is solid and well-built. However, the Gowin IDE can be a bit buggy on Linux hosts. Once you get past the setup hurdles, the hardware performance is fantastic for the price point.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Incredible value for FPGA learning
This board is perfect for getting started with Gowin FPGAs. The HDMI output works flawlessly for retro gaming projects, and the RISC-V core implementation is surprisingly fast. Documentation could be better, but the community support makes up for it.
Q: Which software toolchain is required for development?
A: You will need the Gowin EDA software suite. It is free to download from the Gowin Semiconductor website. We also support open-source flows like Yosys and nextpnr for advanced users.
Q: Is the USB-C port capable of data transfer or just power?
A: The USB-C port supports both power delivery and data transfer. It can be used for programming the FPGA via the built-in programmer and for serial communication.
Q: Does this board come with a pre-installed operating system?
A: No, the board comes blank. You need to flash the FPGA bitstream and load the OS image onto a MicroSD card yourself. We provide example images on our GitHub repository.
Q: Can I use standard Arduino shields with this board?
A: Not directly. While it has GPIO pins, the pinout and voltage levels differ from standard Arduino boards. You would need a custom shield or a breakout board to interface safely.
Q: What is the maximum resolution supported via HDMI?
A: The Tang Nano 20K supports HDMI output up to 1080p at 60Hz, depending on the specific core implementation and timing constraints you define in your project.
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