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Digilent Arty S7: Spartan-7 FPGA Board for Makers and Hobbyists (Arty S7-50)
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Digilent Arty S7: Spartan-7 FPGA Board for Makers and Hobbyists (Arty S7-50)

Bottom line: The Digilent Arty S7: Spartan-7 FPGA Board for Makers and Hobbyists is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the emulation hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For emulation handhelds, FPGA consoles and flash carts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Internal clock speeds exceeding 450MHz
  • ✓ Backed by Digilent's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The Arty S7 board features the Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA and is a of the Arty family for makers and hobbyists. The Spartan-7 FPGA offers the size and performance driven as well as cost-conscious designs using Xilinx latest technologies and is fully compatible with the Vivado Design Suite. Using this FPGA in the Arty form factor offers users a variety of I/O and expansion options. Use the dual row Arduino connectors to install one of hundreds of hardware-compatible shields, or use the Pmod ports with Digilent Pmod IP blocks for an optimised design experience.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Digilent Arty S7: Spartan-7 FPGA Board for Makers and Hobbyists using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. Digilent's emulation hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for emulation hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Arty S7 comes in two FPGA variants: Arty S7-25 features Xilinx XC7S25-CSGA324. Arty S7-50 features the larger Xilinx XC7S50-CSGA324.
  • Internal clock speeds exceeding 450MHz
  • On-chip analog-to-digital converter (XADC)
  • Programmable over JTAG and Quad-SPI Flash
  • Powered from USB or any 7V-15V source

Full Specifications

BrandDigilent
CPU Speed25 MHz
Model NameArty S7-50
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberXC7S25-CSGA324, XC7S50-CSGA324
Built-In Media1 x Arty S7 Spartan-7 FPGA board in a digilent cardboard packaging designed with protective foam.
Item Type NameSpartan-7 FPGA
Mfr Part Number410-352
Processor BrandVIA
Processor Count1
Processor Speed25 MHz
Total Usb Ports1
Compatible DevicesArduino shields, Pmod modules, USB devices
RAM Memory Installed128 MB
Wireless Compability802.11b
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR3L
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Memory Storage Capacity128 MB
Smart Home CompatibilityNot Smart Home Compatible

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