40pin DIP Module Using XS1-L1-48

[Folknology]

I'm all for KISS and low cost in the 40 pin DIP Module so external JTAG.

regards
Al

[jonathan]

Hence, would anybody be interested in bigger DIP type modules (e.g. 64-pin with more I/O)?

A larger (yet still compact) module with an L2 (or even a G4!), some SRAM, Ethernet and/or USB connectivity would be awesome (something along the lines of this module, preferably with a sensible I/O connector). IMO it doesn't make much sense to have an L1 on a bigger DIP module.

A module like this would simplify the design process for utilising multi-core XMOS devices in custom designs quite significantly.

This raised to the power this.

[Folknology]

For L2/G4 using a dimm module rather than DIP prob makes sense

regards
Al

[lilltroll]

For "larger" chips I would vote for a connectivity that can be used in small series like the one below, where the opposite connectivity can be placed by a production robot.

http://www.logicpd.com/products/system- ... orpedo-som

DIP is nice for bredboards.

[Omer]

For L2/G4 using a dimm module rather than DIP prob makes sense

Ditto! :)

[DanB]

For L2/G4 using a dimm module rather than DIP prob makes sense

Ditto! :)

I wonder if at this point we've reaching an overlap with the slices?

[lilltroll]

DIMM has at least 2 advantages.
You only need plating on the DIMM boards.
It is possible to solder the DIMM socket only by hand with an iron to a 2 layer board.

[Folknology]

One could also design boards to house more than a single L2/G4 Dimm for more advanced requirements which is another advantage, its also very compact.

regards
Al

[Interactive_Matter]

Yes, DIM sounds great for more output pins. Still want a super easy 40 pin DIP ;)

And yes I als think it has relevance for the slice kit too (will the slice kit use DIM too? is the LC2 Dim variant just the heart of the slice kit and the slice kit jsut a breakout backplane?).

[Folknology]

The advantage of an L2/G4 dimm is it deals with a lot of the hard stuff like tricky package placement, the PITA stuff like multiple supply and monitoring plus boot flash. It offers full I/O for your specific application = maximum flexibility

It is also more cost effective for Xmos as the dimm has no separate connectors just gold fingers and can be built fully in a volume pick and place, thus making it lower cost for everyone.

Xmos should offer both 40P L1 DIP and L2 /G4 Dimms IMHO

regards
Al