The DE0-Nano board introduces a compact-sized FPGA development platform suited for prototyping circuit designs such as robots and “portable” projects. The board is designed to be used in the simplest possible implementation targeting the Cyclone IV device up to 22,320 LEs.
The DE0-Nano has a collection of interfaces including two external GPIO headers to extend designs beyond the DE0-Nano board, on-board memory devices including SDRAM and EEPROM for larger data storage and frame buffering, as well as general user peripheral with LEDs and push-buttons.
The advantages of the DE0-Nano board include its size and weight, as well as its ability to be reconfigured without carrying superfluous hardware, setting itself apart from other general purpose development boards. In addition, for mobile designs where portable power is crucial, the DE0-Nano provides designers with three power scheme options including a USB mini-AB port, 2-pin external power header and two DC 5V pins.
Cyclone IV EP4CE22F17C6N FPGA

22,320 Logic elements (LEs)

594 Embedded memory (Kbits)

66 Embedded 18 x 18 multipliers

4 General-purpose PLLs

153 Maximum FPGA I/O pins

Configuration Status and Set-Up Elements

On-board USB-Blaster circuit for programming

FPGA Serial Configuration Device (EPCS)

Expansion Header

Two 40-pin Headers (GPIOs) provides 72 3.3V I/O pins

Two 5V power pins, two 3.3V power pins and four ground pins

One 26-pin header provides 16 3.3V digital I/O pins and 8 analog input pins to connect to analog sensors, etc

Memory Devices

32MB SDRAM

2Kb I2C EEPROM

General User Input/Output

8 green LEDs

2 debounced push-buttons

4 dip switches

G-Sensor

ADI ADXL345, 3-axis accelerometer with high resolution (13-bit)

A/D Converter

NS ADC128S022, 8-Channel, 12-bit A/D Converter

50 ksps to 200 ksps

Clock System

On-board 50MHz clock oscillator

Power Supply

USB Type mini-AB port (5V)

Two DC 5V pins of the GPIO headers (5V)

2-pin external power header (3.6-5.7V)

Connect with 5-megapixel CMOS Sensor (D5M)

Connect with LCD Touch Screen Module (LTM)

DE0-Nano Development and Education Board (Layout)

Kit Contents

Altera DE0-Nano Board
USB Mini-B Cable
DE0-Nano Quick Start Guide

Resources

DE0-Nano User Manual
DE0-Nano System CD can be downloaded from:http://de0-nano.terasic.com/cd

Altera Software

Quartus II Software 13.0

Quartus II 13.0 SP1 Web Edition

Quartus II 13.0SP1 Subscription Edition

FAQs:
Q: What FPGA does the DE0-Nano board use?
A: The DE0-Nano features an Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE22F17C6 FPGA.
Q: What are the onboard peripherals available on the DE0-Nano?
A: The DE0-Nano includes onboard peripherals such as SRAM, SDRAM, accelerometer, LEDs, pushbuttons, switches, and expansion headers.
Q: What software and tools do I need to program and use the DE0-Nano?
A: You will need the Quartus Prime software from Intel (formerly Altera) for programming and development. Additionally, you might require a USB Blaster or similar programming cable to connect the board to your computer.
Q: What types of projects can I create with the DE0-Nano?
A: The DE0-Nano is suitable for various FPGA projects, including digital logic design, embedded systems, image processing, and control systems.
Q: Where can I find documentation and support for the DE0-Nano?
A: Documentation and support resources can be found on the Terasic website (the manufacturer of DE0-Nano) and the Intel FPGA website.
Spider robot demo with DE0-Nano & Android phone
DE0-Nano: the Portable FPGA Solution

DE0-Nano: Breathing LEDs Demo

DE0-Nano: ADC Reading Demo

DE0-Nano: SOPC Demo

DE0-Nano: G-Sensor Demo