Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| FPGA Chip Model | Gowin GW5A-LV25PG121 |
| Logic Elements | 25,600 LEs |
| Onboard Memory | 128 Mbit DDR2 SDRAM |
| Storage Interface | MicroSD Card Slot + SPI Flash |
| Display Output | VGA Port (640x480 @ 60Hz) |
| User Interface | 8-digit Seven-Segment Display |
| Audio Capability | 3.5mm Stereo Jack with PWM DAC |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C for Power and JTAG |
| Expansion Headers | 2x 40-pin GPIO Headers |
| Power Supply | 5V DC via USB or External Pin |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning domestic FPGA tech
This board is an excellent entry point into the Gowin ecosystem. The documentation provided by XiaoMeiGe is clear, and the seven-segment display examples worked right out of the box. Great value for students.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good documentation support
As someone new to FPGAs, I appreciated the sample code available online. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the VGA timing examples could use more comments for beginners.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, software setup takes time
The build quality is impressive for the price. VGA output is crisp. Just be prepared to spend some time configuring the Gowin EDA software if you are coming from Xilinx or Intel backgrounds.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent domestic alternative
It is refreshing to see a high-quality development board using domestic chips. The performance matches expectations for the GW5A series, and the pinout is very accessible for breadboarding.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Bought five for our lab
We equipped our makerspace with these boards. They are robust enough to handle beginner mistakes and powerful enough for advanced verification tasks. The USB-C power delivery is a nice modern touch.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for university projects
Used this for my final year digital logic design project. The audio jack allowed me to create a simple synthesizer, and the DDR2 memory interface was challenging but educational to implement.
Q: Does the board come with example projects for the audio jack?
A: Yes, the downloadable resource package includes Verilog source code demonstrating how to generate sine waves and play simple tones via the audio output.
Q: Is there a schematic available for this specific teaching board?
A: Yes, a full PDF schematic and a basic PCB layout view are included in the user manual download section on our product page.
Q: Is the Gowin EDA software free to use with this board?
A: Yes, Gowin provides a free version of their EDA software (GW IDE) which supports the GW5A series fully for educational and non-commercial use.
Q: What voltage levels are the GPIO headers compatible with?
A: The expansion headers operate at 3.3V logic levels. Please ensure any external modules connected are 3.3V tolerant to avoid damage.
Q: Can I program this board using a standard USB cable?
A: Absolutely. The board features an onboard JTAG programmer accessible via the USB Type-C port, so no external programmer is needed.
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