Xilinx Mimas Spartan 6 FPGA

Step 3: Click “OK” to close the dialog box. Right click on “Generate Programming File” option again and select “Run”. Now you will be able to nd a .bin le in the p
le can be used for Mimas conguration.
5. Powering Up Mimas
Mimas can be powered directly from USB port so make sure that you are using a USB port that can power the board properly. It is recommended to connect the b
instead using a hub. It is practically very dicult to estimate the power consumption of the board, as it depends heavily on your design and the clock used. XILINX
estimate the power consumption. In any case if power from USB is not enough for your application, an external supply can be applied to the board. Mimas requir
a 3.3V and a 1.2V supply. On-board regulators derive these voltages from the USB/Ext power supply.
6. Configuring Mimas
The Mimas Spartan6 module can be congured by two methods,
a) Using Mimas conguration tool through USB.
b) Using the Xilinx programming cable..
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