What is it?

Configum is a small (1x1") and highly integrated chip, which you can insert into a standard PLCC-68 socket on your board, and enjoy a full FPGA system with a central core, DDR memory, non-volatile storage, external interface, and power supply. Within one square inch of space you get a Spartan 6 FPA with 14,579 logic cells, 64Mb DDR, micro-SD card holder, 24MHz oscillator, 8-bit configurable ADC/DAC/IO port, JTAG functionality, four debug LEDs, a small reset button, and even able to supply external board circuitry with 3.3V power.

Why did you make it?

Initially made for implementation into a specific embedded system, I realised later that it can be used in a much more wide spectrum of projects - from industrial control to soft core computing systems to specialised data and video processing. Configum is designed to operate in low-power environment, which makes it also very suitable for all kind of robotic projects, where the traditional microcontroller approach is failing due to some reason.

What makes it special?

It provides unparalleled integration and a carefully selected set of functions to cover the widest area of potential projects where it can be used. Nothing else can offer the same functionality/cost/size ratio. There is a number of FPGA platforms on the market now. Configum is like all of them, just smaller, thinner, lighter, better.