Linux-capable FPGA projects need a CPU subsystem or large softcore, external memory, storage or boot media, console and a reproducible software build.
For Linux, choose the board by memory and boot evidence first. The minimum useful evidence is an existing boot log, board DTS or SoC build config, memory controller setup and a serial console path.
Open-hardware Lattice ECP5 board used for open-source FPGA development, education, LiteX and retro-computing projects.
Lattice Semiconductor ECP5open toolchainprice at the seller
Terasic Cyclone V SoC board widely used for Intel FPGA education, Linux-on-SoC labs and MiSTer-style retro FPGA work.
Intel/Altera Cyclone V SoCopen toolchainprice at the seller
Microchip PolarFire SoC kit with FPGA fabric and Linux-capable RISC-V processor subsystem.
Microchip PolarFire SoCprice at the seller
AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC evaluation kit for professional embedded, video, networking and high-speed IO work.
AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCprice at the seller
