• 200K gate Xilinx XC3S400 FPGA with 500+MHz operation (400K gates)
• USB2 port for FPGA configuration and data transfers (software available as free downloads)
• USB-powered (batteries and/or wall plug can also be used)
• 16MB of fast Micron PSDRAM and 4MB of Intel StrataFlash Flash ROM
• Xilinx Platform Flash ROM that stores FPGA configurations indefinitely
• High effenciency Linear Technology switching power supplies (good for battery powered applications)
• 50MHz oscillator
• Connector for 1/8 VGA hi-res graphics LCD panel or 16x2 character LCD display
• 60 FPGA I/O's routed to expansion connectors (one high-speed Hirose FX2 connector and four 6-pin headers)
• 8 LEDs, 4-digit seven-segment display, 4 pushbuttons, 8 slide switches

The Nexys provides a reliable "all-in-one" circuit development platform for engineers at all levels. It can be used to implement designs ranging from simple logic circuits to complex digital systems, without needing any other components. All signals are ESD and short-circuit protected, ensuring a long operating life in any environment.

The Nexys features a 40K-gate Spartan 3 FPGA with hardware multipliers and high-speed dual-port memory arrays. Its large external memory arrays (4MB ROM/16MB RAM), collection of useful I/O devices, and numerous ports make the Nexys the perfect platform for working with embedded cores like Xilinx's Microblaze.

The Nexys is fully compatible with all versions of the Xilinx ISE tools, including the free WebPack. The Nexys is powered via the USB port and it ships with the appropriate USB cable, so designs can be implemented immediately with no hidden costs. Now every student can own a state of the art development system for less than the cost of a textbook.