flexible technology

Morph-IC combines the flexibility of the FT2232 interface together with an Altera ACEX 1K series FPGA in a compact ready to use module. The power and IO pins of the module are brought out onto 2 x 20-pin, 0.1in pitch headers on the underside of its PCB, allowing easy connection to the pins. The module can also be plugged into a PCB using readily available mating connectors (two supplied).

Morph-IC uses the Multi Protocol Synchronous Serial Engine (MPSSE) interface of the FT2232 to program/reprogram the FPGA over USB in a fraction of a second. No external FPGA programmer or serial EEPROM devices are required to use Morph-IC.

Morph-IC comes complete with a CD containing USB drivers, an interface Windows DLL with example code in several different programming languages. A full demo project is included demonstrating how to use and interface to the module. VHDL source code and application software code (in Delphi) is included. Linux drivers and a Linux loader program are also included for those who are interested in alternative operating systems.

The package also includes a Quartus II Software Starter Suite CD, courtesy of Altera, which contains software for simulation and synthesis of the onboard FPGA, so no other software is required for FPGA development.

Morph-IC is an ideal technology for developing flexible product designs that can communicate with and upgrade their hardware over USB. It's attractive price (R.R.P. £55/~EUR 80) also makes it ideal for engineers, students and hobbyists wishing to learn VHDL and FPGA technology.

Please visit Specifications section of the site for more information on the Morph-IC hardware.

To find out more about what's included on the Morph-IC CD, please visit our Software page.