MORPH-IC-II FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd, MORPH-IC-II Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MORPH-IC-II
• Description: MODULE USB TO FPGA
• Manufacturer: FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
• Type: FPGAr

Specifications of MORPH-IC-II

• Contents: Board
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: -
• Other names: 768-1097

Document Reference No.: FT_000198
MORPH-IC-II Datasheet
Version 1.04
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Clearance No.: FTDI#
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Introduction
Morph-IC-II is a compact and powerful FPGA module which is capable of implementing LSI (Large Scale
Integration) designs or entry level VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) designs. Designs can be
synthesised through utilising up to 4,608 Logic Elements of Morph-IC-II‟s on board FPGA.
The Morph-IC-II platform combines an Altera Cyclone®-II FPGA with high-performance USB 2.0
capabilities that facilitate Hi-speed communications with ultra-fast, sub-100ms FPGA programming/re-
programming. This makes Morph-IC-II ideal for applications which require users to reconfigure hardware
functionality „on-the-fly‟ by downloading new software over USB : “morphing” the hardware.
Communication between the FPGA and the PC is done through a USB 2.0 connection to the FTDI FT2232H
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480Mbit/s) USB bridge. Morph-IC-II is an easy to use module which allows users to
program and interact with the FPGA using a free software package produced by Altera called Quartus II.
This datasheet describes the following:
- Features and applications of Morph-IC-II
- The pin configuration
- Mechanical details
- User guide
- Schematic details
- EEPROM default setting
Morph-IC-II is fully backward compatible with the MorphIC-1K module (the predecessor of Morph-IC-II).
The MorphIC-1K is an FPGA/USB module used in medium scale production as an alternative to producing
an ASIC and prototyping. Morph-IC-II is an upgraded version of the MorphIC-1K with increased capacity
and increased speed. Morph-IC-II is a plug in replacement for the MorphIC-1K, but Morph-IC-II has
additional I/Os. For new applications, it is recommended to design any application board for the Morph-
IC-II header configuration to utilize the additional 40 I/Os and the JTAG signal ports of the header.
Although Morph-IC-II is fully backward compatible with MorphIC-1K, there are some differences. For
example, Morph-IC-II uses Port A for the FIFO interface rather than Port B. Morph-IC-II has some
additional features over MorphIC-1K such as being able to operate some I/Os at various logic voltage
levels. For example the I/O can be operated at 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V. This provides added flexibility to
the designer.
Morph-IC-II is shown in Fig. 1. The module has 4 connectors giving access to all the FPGA I/Os plus a
JTAG header, that can be used to interface to Morph-IC-II with SignalTap Analyser (a function included in
the Quartus-II package). SignalTap can be used to display the waveform of every pin of the FPGA.
Morph-IC-II interfaces to a PC through a USB Type B connector. Two LEDs indicate when the board is
powered and when the FPGA is programmed.
Fig. 1 – The Morph-IC-II
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