Overview
The MitySOM-5CSx Development Kit supports Critical Link’s Altera Cyclone V SoC based modules.
Each kit includes a compatible MitySOM-5CSx module (see Purchase Options below for compatible modules) and a base board that features an array of interfaces and expansion headers such as USB, Debug RS232 to USB Console, Full HSMC Expansion Connector, Partial HSMC Expansion Connector, PCI-e x4 Expansion Header, MMC/SD Card, Gigabit Ethernet and Dual CAN Bus interfaces.
Development Kit Contents
Each MitySOM-5CSx Development Kit includes:
- MitySOM-5CSx Base Board
- Compatible MitySOM-5CSx Module (See “Purchase Options” below)
- USB Mini-B Cable (Console Serial Port)
- Ethernet cable
- AC/DC 24V Power Supply
- SD Card with pre-loaded Linux OS
- USB Drive with Development VM and Documentation
- Quick Start Guide
Documentation available through Critical Link:
- Baseboard Schematics in PDF Format – See MitySOM-5CSx Altera Cyclone V Wiki
- Baseboard BOM – Contact Us
- Baseboard Altium Designer Source Files – Contact Us
Block Diagram & Mechanical Detail
Click on the images below to view details for the MitySOM-5CSx Development Kit:
Dimensions | Length | Width |
Inches | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Millimeters | 177.8 | 101.6 |
Documentation
- MitySOM-5CSX Overview
- MitySOM-5CSE Overview (25KLE part only)
- MitySOM-5CSx Module Data Sheet
- MitySOM-5CSx Development Kit Datasheet
- MitySOM-5CSx Carrier Board Design Guide
- MitySOM-5CSx Family Errata and Product Change Notifications (PCN)
- MitySOM-5CSX Development Board Errata and Product Change Notifications (PCN)

Development Resources
Our customers benefit from engineering and applications support for the life of their product. This includes free, lifetime access to our technical support site, as well as access to application engineering resources and other services.
- Visit our MitySOM-5CSx Altera Cyclone V Wiki to access:
- Linux OS and board support package details, including source code
- Product change notices
- Base board design guide
- Development kit base board design files
- Software guide to getting started, tool chain, tips and how-to’s
- Hardware power draw, pin outs, shock and vibration, CAD files, mechanical drawings and 3D models
- Frequently asked questions
- Visit our MitySOM-5CSx Altera Cyclone V Forum to access:
- Software, Hardware, and FPGA forums
- Altera Cyclone V SoC Information
Critical Link’s embedded design team also offers engineering services and other support options such as:
- Schematic design review for customer designed carrier boards
- Complete design review services
- Software development services, including custom BSP development
- Base board development services
- Systems Engineering, Software, and Hardware Design to support your project anywhere in the product development lifecycle
Contact us for more information on these services.
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Purchase Options
The following table lists the standard configurations for Critical Link’s Altera Cyclone V SoC-based development kit. For shipping status, availability, and lead time of these configurations please contact Critical Link at info@criticallink.com.
Dev Kit |
Module P/N (Included) | Buy |
80-000708 | 5CSE-L2-3Y8-RC | Buy |
80-000640 | 5CSX-H6-42A-RC | Buy |
80-000639 | 5CSX-H6-42A-RI | Buy |
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