The DE10-Nano board has many features that allow users to implement a wide range of designed circuits, from simple circuits to various multimedia projects.
The following hardware is provided on the board:
FPGA Device
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Intel Cyclone® V SE 5CSEBA6U23I7 device (110K LEs)
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Serial configuration device – EPCS64 (revision B2 or later)
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USB-Blaster II onboard for programming; JTAG Mode
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HDMI TX, compatible with DVI 1.0 and HDCP v1.4
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2 push-buttons
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4 slide switches
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8 green user LEDs
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Three 50MHz clock sources from the clock generator
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Two 40-pin expansion headers
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One Arduino expansion header (Uno R3 compatibility), can be connected with Arduino shields
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One 10-pin Analog input expansion header (shared with Arduino Analog input)
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A/D converter, 4-pin SPI interface with FPGA
* If the specification of memory device in Quick Start Guide and official website is discordant, refer to DE10-Nano website as the sole stardard.
HPS (Hard Processor System)
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800MHz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor
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1GB DDR3 SDRAM (32-bit data bus)
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1 Gigabit Ethernet PHY with RJ45 connector
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USB OTG Port, USB Micro-AB connector
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Micro SD card socket
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Accelerometer (I2C interface + interrupt)
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UART to USB, USB Mini-B connector
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Warm reset button and cold reset button
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One user button and one user LED
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LTC 2x7 expansion header
Block Diagram of the DE10-Nano Board
Package
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DE10-Nano Board
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DE10-Nano Quick Start Guide
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Type A to Mini-B USB Cable x1
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Type A to Micro-B USB Cable x1
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Power DC Adapter (5V)
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microSD card (installed)
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Four Silicon Footstands
Cyclone V SoC: Power Meets FlexibilityAt the core of this fpga board is the Intel Cyclone V SE, a system-on-chip that combines a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with FPGA fabric. This hybrid architecture supports parallel software and hardware development, making it perfect for real-time systems, edge computing, and signal processing applications.Rich I/O and Connectivity for Versatile DevelopmentThe DE10-Nano Kit offers extensive I/O interfaces including HDMI output, USB OTG, microSD slot, Ethernet, GPIO headers, and ADC inputs. These features allow seamless integration with sensors, displays, and communication modules — critical for building real-world fpga development board projects.Ideal for STEM Education and Professional ProjectsThis board is widely used in academic environments and by professionals looking for the best fpga development board for training, prototyping, and deployment. It supports popular toolchains such as Intel Quartus Prime, ARM DS-5, and Linux development platforms.Pre-Installed Linux and Open Source SupportWith pre-loaded Linux on the microSD card and full support for open-source development, the DE10-Nano makes it easier than ever to build, test, and deploy complex applications using both ARM and FPGA resources.Product Advantages
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Built on Intel (Altera) Cyclone V SoC
Combines dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and FPGA logic in a compact, high-performance fpga board.
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Multiple Interfaces: HDMI, USB, Ethernet, ADC, GPIO
Ideal for developing and testing complete embedded systems on a single fpga development board.
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Compatible with Linux, Quartus Prime, and Open Source Tools
Perfect for developers and students who want to dive into Linux-based or HDL-based hardware/software co-design.
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Ideal for Education and R&D
Recognized as one of the best FPGA development board options for universities, makerspaces, and embedded labs.
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Supports PYNQ, TensorFlow Lite, and Edge AI Frameworks
Extend your development with AI/ML capabilities using standard open frameworks and accelerate your learning path.
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A precision-focused manufacturing partner in smart displays and IoT hardware.
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FAQ
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We are your SDR sourcing Office in China. OpenSourceSDRLab is a reliable and trustworthy sourcing lab in China.
We focus on Software Defined Radio developing & educational products, and we can ONE-STOP SDR device sourcing services from sourcing, product development, factory production, QC/inspection etc.We have been doing this business for 7+ years. The core members of our team are engineers who have graduated with degrees in communication engineering and electronic information, and who have a keen interest in SDR technology. We specialize in SDR products, particularly those that support GNU Radio. We have established long-term partnerships with PCB manufacturing and patch production companies, and possess a comprehensive hardware debugging and RF testing environment. Our contributions to the community have been significant, as we have developed a series of popular products, provided a wealth of usage documentation, tools, and sample programs, thereby playing a crucial role in advancing the development and popularization of open source SDR technology.
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