Lattice Semi’s PCIe IP Fortifies Low-Cost FPGAs

The company's latest PCI Express intellectual property (IP) cores in its ispLeverCORE portfolio are optimized for the LatticeECP2M low-cost FPGA family, providing a single-chip PCI Express x1 endpoint solution with integrated SERDES. The cores are available within the IPexpress flow and supported by the ispLEVER 6.0 Service Pack 1, or later, design tools. The IP cores also come with evaluation boards, demo software, and drivers. LatticeECP2M and LatticeSCM evaluation boards are both available in the PCI Express form factor and compatible with standard motherboards. Demo drivers and an API are also available for extending demo capabilities. Additionally, the Lattice PCI Express IP cores and evaluation boards have passed testing against PCI Express version 1.0a specifications. The LatticeECP2M PCI Express core can be downloaded from the company's website and is available for a no-charge, time-limited evaluation within the IPexpress flow of the ispLEVER design tool. LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP., Hillsboro, OR. (503) 268-8000.