Xilinx Boards and Kits

[akohan]

Hello group,

I am trying to learn how to have a spartan3E communicate with a PC. I understand this is doable via RS232 and tera term console but my goal is to send some data (i.e a string of 00001111) and receive it on PC end and also leanr how to send data from PC to Sparan board... however, I need somebody to give me some hint. Just show me a direction where I have to start and what to read.

Thank you in advance.

Amit

[amandaw]

The ISE In-Depth Tutorial targets the Spartan-3 boards and may provide a very basic introduction to using the Spartan-3 FPGA: http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/sw_manuals/xilinx12_1/ise_tutorial_ug695.pdf

[barriet]

I would also recommend reviewing the designs for the S3ESK:

http://www.xilinx.com/products/boards/s3estarter/reference_designs.htm (Spartan-3E Starter Kit Board Design Examples)

Cheers,

bt