BeMicro CV A9

[Steve Haynal]

Hello List,

The rumor I read about the BeMicro CV A9 not making it to market may be wrong. I ran across the most detailed information on it yet. The pdf is also attached to this post. It uses the same gigabit phy that the Hermes does, the KSZ9021. What surprises me is that it has a 5CEFA9F23C8N which sells for $228, yet the board will supposedly sell for under $200. Even at that point it is a bit pricey. The BeMicro CV's 5CEFA2F23C8N sells for ~$44 and the board sells for $49. I think Scotty of sdrstick designs these boards for Arrow so he should know more.

73,

Steve

KF7O

[Steve Haynal]

Hello List,

The webpack version of Quartus II does not support the Cyclone V A9 device on the BeMicro CV A9. You have to use the 30-day free evaluation, or buy a subscription for ~$3000. I think this, along with the price of the unit (just below $200), make it less attractive for low-cost experiments.  

73,

Steve

KF7O