ShrikeFi is a powerful hybrid development board that combines the flexibility of an FPGA with the versatility of the ESP32-S3 microcontroller. It is designed for developers, engineers, and innovators who want to build high-performance embedded and IoT applications with both hardware acceleration and software control.
With built-in wireless connectivity, modular expansion support, and a breadboard-friendly design, ShrikeFi makes prototyping, experimentation, and product development faster and more efficient.
Key Features
- Combines an FPGA (1120 5-input LUTs) and ESP32-S3 microcontroller on one board
- Bluetooth (LE) and Wi-Fi compatibility for wireless use cases
- Integrated IO interface between the FPGA and MCU for flexible co-processing
- PMOD-compatible connector for modular add-ons and expansion modules
- Qwiic-compatible connector for easy I2C-based integration
- Breadboard-compatible design (pin spacing/layout) for quick prototyping
- On-board QSPI Flash memory for configuration and storage
- This board comes with 8MB QSPI Flash inbuilt
- Two user LEDs for simple programmability and debugging
- Dual USB Type-C ports for power and programming
- Optional onboard BMS for standalone usage
Why ShrikeFi?
ShrikeFi is designed for developers who want more than just a microcontroller or FPGA alone. It bridges the gap between software and hardware acceleration, allowing efficient system design for modern embedded applications.
Vicharak has built this platform to support rapid prototyping, wireless integration, and scalable product development.
This makes ShrikeFi ideal as:
- A development board for advanced IoT and wireless applications
- A platform for hybrid computing using FPGA acceleration + MCU control
- A prototyping solution for real-time and performance-critical systems
For complete hardware details and documentation:
ShrikeFi Hardware Overview
What’s Included / What You’ll Need
- The ShrikeFi board
- (Optional) PMOD modules, Qwiic modules, jumpers, breadboard, external sensors or actuators
Before You Start
- A computer with support for Arduino IDE and FPGA toolchain
You Will Explore / Learn
- Programming the ESP32-S3 using Embedded C, ESP-IDF, Arduino, and MicroPython
- Designing digital logic using Verilog or VHDL for the FPGA
- Building hybrid applications combining wireless connectivity and hardware acceleration
