The Avnet Spartan 3AN Evaluation Kit is available now from
Avnet Express
The S3E_BB_A board was designed using cross-platform (Linux/Windows)
KiCad
Other boards are being designed with open-source gEDA, available from the
gEDA Tool Site
High-Quality fabrication was performed by California-Based
Sierra Proto Express
The parts were obtained from Montreal/US
Abra Electronics
All soldering was done at home using a Weller(c) temperature-controlled soldering iron.
However, a good quality soldering pencil will do for this project.
Traditional (thru-hole) parts were used to make home assembly possible.
SMT versions will be made available on request.
The Avnet Spartan 3AN Evaluation Board cost about $50.00 US.
The protoype cost for 2 bare S3E_BB_A pc boards was Canadian $192 with shipping & taxes.
Quantity discounts can dramatically lower the cost per board for this or a better design.
The target unit cost is about $30.00 US - half the cost of the Evaluation Board itself<
This does not include parts, but quantity discounts will halve parts costs as well.
New revisions and interface modules are being developed based on experience with
the version A breakout board.
Some boards will use Surface Mount Technology,
and updated chips. Please feel free to request designs.
I will design boards for
those features that are in highest demand.
Bulk orders can be placed to a board house to get a low price.
Please use the "Contact Form" link on the left to request designs and to ask for quotes.
Custom design quotes are welcome
For complex designs, fabrication, stuffing and soldering by a board house is recommended.
Advanced designs require equipment and processes which are expensive and complex
My goal is to get your design completed and produced efficiently at a competitive price.
For educational and hobby kits, the board requirements may be less stringent.
But the board is only one component. What do you (or your students) want to learn?
What level of experience is required to assemble a given kit?
Can you use a solderless breadboard or existing product?
You want to get the most value for your training dollar.
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