Published June 27, 2019 © LGPL

How to Connect Ultra96 FPGA with FTDI UART-Arduino Module

Tutorial for connection of Arduino-based FTDI UART module with Ultra96 so if you don't have the Avnet UART-JTAG module you can work with it.

BeginnerFull instructions provided9 minutes1,449

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We have showed up the process of interconnecting the FTDI module with Ultra96 [FTDI module is an alternative of: Avnet JTAG-UART Module].

The FTDI module we have used is as shown in figure below. You can find the exact same type of FTDI module on Amazon or eBay:

FTDI-UART Module [Picture Source: Amazon]

This FTDI module is similar to: FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V

For interconnection between Ultra96 and FTDI module, here are the steps:

Set your FTDI module on 3.3v, if you put it on 5v then it might harm your Ultra96
Connect the FTDI [TXD] pin with Ultra96[Rx]
Connect FTDI [RXD] with Ultra96[Tx]
Connect the FTDI [GND] with Ultra96[GND]

See the UART port of Ultra96 FPGA Board:

Ultra96 UART Port [Picture: Avnet]

Here is the video demo of Ultra96 FPGA with FTDI-UARTmModule [working on 3.3 v mode]:

Video Tutorial on "How to interface Ultra96 with FTDI UART Module

For any queries, please write to us at: info@logictronix.com or digitronixnepali@gmail.com.

You can get in-depth tutorial on Ultra96 at: ZedBoard.org

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