HDMI Output with LiteX on the Tang Nano 9K

HDMI output on FPGA platforms is a powerful way to generate real-time graphics directly from custom hardware. In this article, we鈥檒l explore how to implement HDMI output using the LiteX framework on the Tang Nano 9K, a low-cost FPGA with impressive versatility. I鈥檝e already written a guide on how to get started with LiteX and build a basic SoC in the previous post. 馃П HDMI Architecture in LiteX By default, the tangnano9k....

May 25, 2025 路 3 min 路 Fabian Alvarez

Linux on LiteX: Building a RISC-V SoC with Buildroot on Tang Nano 20K

Introduction One of the most exciting milestones when working with embedded systems is running an operating system (OS). Among all options, Linux stands out as the premier choice鈥攅specially being free, open-source, and backed by a massive ecosystem of tools and community support. The ability to run Linux on custom FPGA-based SoCs opens up endless possibilities for prototyping, research, and production systems. In this guide, we鈥檒l walk through the complete process of booting Linux on a Tang Nano 20K FPGA using LiteX to generate a RISC-V SoC and Buildroot to create a minimal Linux system....

June 12, 2025 路 10 min 路 Fabian Alvarez