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Features the Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA and an Atmel AT90USB2 USB controller

Description

The Digilent Basys 2 FPGA development board is a circuit design and
implementation platform for beginners to gain experience building real
digital circuits. Built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA and an Atmel
AT90USB2 USB controller, the Basys 2 development board provides complete,
ready-to-use hardware suitable for hosting circuits ranging from basic
logic devices to complex controllers. A large collection of on-board I/O
devices and all required FPGA support circuits are included, so countless
designs can be created without the need for any other components. Four
standard expansion connectors allow designs to grow beyond the Basys 2
board using breadboards, user-designed circuit boards, or Pmods (Pmods are
inexpensive analog and digital I/O modules that offer A/D & D/A conversion,
motor drivers, sensor inputs, and many other features). Signals on the
6-pin connectors are protected against ESD damage and short-circuits,
ensuring a long operating life in any environment. The Basys 2 board works
seamlessly with all versions of the Xilinx ISE tools, including the free
WebPACK. It ships with a USB cable that provides power and a programming
interface, so no other power supplies or programming cables are required.