Banana Pi BPI-FPGA - Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA Extension BoardThe Banana Pi BPI-FPGA is a Xilinx Artix-7 based FPGA extension board positioned for the Banana Pi F-series education and expansion platform. The official Banana Pi BPI-F2S wiki documents a Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA extend board designed alongside the Banana Pi BPI-F2S and Banana Pi BPI-F2P family, aimed at FPGA education, development, and functional expansion. Banana Pi presents this hardware as part of a broader embedded Linux and FPGA teaching suite for industrial control, smart devices, and hands-on logic design work.Official Banana Pi material describes the FPGA module as a board built around the Trenz Electronic TE0725LP-01-100-2D, integrating a Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T device, 32 MByte flash memory, 2 x 50-pin headers, and single-supply operation. That makes it suitable for users who need programmable logic expansion next to Banana Pi's Sunplus SP7021 based host platform. For related hardware, you can also review the Banana Pi BPI-F2P, the 12V/2A DC adapter for Banana Pi boards, and the official SP7021 plus Xilinx FPGA platform user guide.Technical Specifications Product Type FPGA extension board / programmable logic module FPGA Device Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T (Variant 2D) Module Basis Trenz Electronic TE0725LP-01-100-2D Configuration Memory 32 MByte flash memory for configuration and operation Primary Use FPGA education, logic development, and hardware function expansion Host Platform Context Documented by Banana Pi as an extension board for the BPI-F2S and related F-series platform Board Headers 2 x 50-pin headers with 2.54 mm pitch Power Input 1.8V single supply with onboard voltage regulators User I/O 95 I/O signals (42 + 42 + 3 + 8) System Clock 25 MHz system clock, 100 MHz customizable on request per module documentation EEPROM Onboard I2C EEPROM Debug Interface JTAG and UART connector User Indicator 1 x user LED Optional Memory Optional HyperRAM from 8 MByte to 32 MByte or HyperFlash Form Factor 7.3 x 3.5 cm Temperature Grade Commercial temperature grade, industrial on request Board Layout & Label Guide Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA Core - The module centers on Xilinx Artix-7 programmable logic for custom digital design, acceleration, and interface experimentation. Trenz TE0725LP Module Base - Banana Pi documentation points to the Trenz module as the hardware basis for the FPGA extension board. Dual 50-Pin Expansion Headers - The 2 x 50-pin layout provides the mechanical and electrical interface for host-board connection or breadboard style development. Flash Memory Area - The onboard 32 MByte flash stores FPGA configuration data and supports development or deployment workflows. Single-Supply Power Path - The module uses a 1.8V supply architecture with onboard regulation for practical integration. I2C EEPROM - The EEPROM supports module identification and configuration related needs in a structured FPGA platform design. JTAG and UART Connector - These interfaces are used for programming, debugging, and board bring-up. User LED - The onboard LED is useful for basic logic validation and quick FPGA design testing. Optional HyperRAM or HyperFlash Support - The platform documentation notes optional high-speed memory expansion depending on module configuration. Compact Form Factor - The 7.3 x 3.5 cm module size suits education kits, low-cost carrier boards, and compact prototype systems. Packing List 1 x Banana Pi BPI-FPGA extension board FAQQ: What is the Banana Pi BPI-FPGA?A: It is a Xilinx Artix-7 based FPGA extension board documented by Banana Pi as part of the BPI-F2S and F-series education and expansion platform.Q: Which FPGA does it use?A: Official Banana Pi material lists a Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T device.Q: Is this a standalone Linux SBC?A: No. The official materials describe it as an FPGA extension board rather than a complete Linux single-board computer.Q: How is it connected to the host platform?A: Banana Pi documents 2 x 50-pin FPGA interface headers for the associated host platform and the module itself uses 2 x 50-pin headers with 2.54 mm pitch.Q: How much onboard flash is included?A: The module documentation lists 32 MByte flash memory for configuration and operation.Q: What power rail does the FPGA module use?A: It uses a 1.8V single-supply architecture with onboard voltage regulators.Q: What interfaces are available for debug?A: The official feature list includes JTAG and UART connectivity.Q: What is it mainly used for?A: Banana Pi positions the board for FPGA education, development, and extension of the F-series embedded platform.
