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Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin	-
FPGA Series	Gowin Little Bee GW1N-1
Logic Elements	1152 LUTs
Embedded RAM	90 Kbits
PLLs	2
Onboard Flash	16 Mbit SPI Flash
USB Interface	Type-C for Power and Programming
GPIO Pins	28 User-accessible pins via headers
Video Output	HDMI Type-A Connector
Board Dimensions	46mm x 23mm
Supported IDE	Gowin EDA, Verilog, VHDL

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 30, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Amazing price point

I bought three of these for a university lab. They are robust, cheap, and powerful enough for most introductory digital logic courses. The built-in flash makes deployment easy.

Anonymous

Mar 20, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, steep learning curve

The board itself is high quality and compact. The Gowin software took some time to install and get used to compared to Xilinx tools, but once running, it works flawlessly. Good documentation from the community.

Anonymous

Mar 14, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Exceeded expectations

Fast shipping and the board arrived in perfect condition. I was able to blink an LED within 30 minutes of unboxing. Great starter kit for Verilog learners.

Anonymous

Mar 10, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect entry-level FPGA board

This is an incredible value for anyone wanting to learn FPGA development. The HDMI output works great for simple video projects, and the USB-C programming is very convenient. Highly recommended for beginners.

Anonymous

Mar 04, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Compact and capable

Love the small form factor. I integrated it into a custom enclosure for a retro gaming project. The GPIO headers are well-spaced and easy to solder if you need custom connections.

Anonymous

Mar 01, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid choice for hobbyists

Works exactly as described. The only downside is that the official documentation can be sparse in English, but the open-source community has filled most gaps with tutorials.

5 FAQ

Q: Does this board come with a USB cable included?

A: Yes, the package typically includes a USB Type-C to Type-A cable for power and programming.

Q: Where can I download the necessary software drivers?

A: You can download the Gowin EDA software and drivers directly from the official Gowin Semiconductor website or find links in the product wiki on the Sipeed GitHub repository.

Q: What is the maximum resolution supported on the HDMI output?

A: While dependent on your specific design implementation, the hardware supports standard resolutions up to 720p at 60Hz comfortably given the resource constraints of the GW1N-1 chip.

Q: Can I use this with Python or is it strictly Verilog/VHDL?

A: The FPGA itself is programmed using Hardware Description Languages like Verilog or VHDL via Gowin EDA. However, you can interface it with a microcontroller running Python if your project architecture requires it.

Q: Is the 3.3V logic level tolerant of 5V inputs?

A: No, the GPIO pins operate at 3.3V logic levels. Connecting 5V signals directly may damage the board. Please use a logic level shifter if interfacing with 5V devices.

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