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veryVerilog a Mini FPGA Kit

Microchip offers an entry-level solder-and-learn platform for microcontroller and digital design fundamentals

Image of Microchip veryVerilog a Mini FPGA KitThe Microchip veryVerilog mini FPGA kit, developed in collaboration with DigiKey’s Academic Program, is designed for university and college students entering the world of embedded systems and digital logic. This kit provides a hands-on approach to learning core industry skills by combining microcontroller programming with configurable logic resources in a single platform.

Students begin by assembling the kit using through-hole components, gaining practical soldering experience. Once built, the board serves as a dual-purpose learning tool: programming Microchip PIC16 microcontrollers and exploring digital design concepts using on-board configurable logic blocks (CLBs). With a free browser-based CLB synthesizer from Microchip, students can practice Verilog programming without installing complex synthesis tools, making this kit an affordable and accessible introduction to embedded and digital design.

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Features
  • PIC16F13145 microcontroller with 32 on-board CLB
  • Integrated USB debugger—no external hardware required
  • Through-hole components for beginner-friendly soldering practice
  • Supports both microcontroller programming and digital logic design
  • Free web-based CLB synthesizer for Verilog development
Applications
  • Teaching Boolean algebra and finite state machines
  • Driving seven-segment LED displays and traffic light controllers
  • Learning microcontroller flashing with HEX files
  • Introductory Verilog programming without costly FPGA boards
  • Basic glue logic and digital design exercises for academic labs

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Very Verilog Mini FPGA Kit

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
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VERYVERILOG MINI FPGA KIT		VERYVERILOGVERYVERILOG MINI FPGA KIT7 - Immediate$11.17View Details
Published: 2026-02-24

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Getting Started with the Microchip VeryVerilog Kit Follow the setup and programming process for the VeryVerilog kit, including firmware loading and exploring built-in logic demos.