ICE40LM2K-CM36TR1K

The ICE40LM2K-CM36TR1K is an iCE40™ LM family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a compact 36-ball VFBGA package designed for ultra-low power, small‑form‑factor embedded applications. It provides 2,000 logic elements, approximately 81,920 bits of on-chip RAM, and 28 programmable I/O, with integrated serial interfaces and strobe capabilities described for the iCE40LM family.

Targeted at mobile and sensor-centric designs, this device combines low standby power characteristics, hardened SPI and I²C interfaces, and on-chip strobe generation to simplify sensor management, bridging, and always‑on peripheral tasks while fitting into constrained board space.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 2,000 logic elements for implementing moderate-density programmable logic and control functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 81,920 bits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, small FIFOs, and local data storage.
• I/O and Interface Resources — 28 programmable I/O pins; iCE40LM family devices include hardened SPI and I²C blocks for direct sensor and peripheral connectivity.
• Strobe Generators — Family-level support for both low‑power and high‑speed strobe generation for microsecond and nanosecond timing requirements.
• Low Power Architecture — Part of the ultra‑low power iCE40LM family fabricated on a low-power process; family data lists very low standby power characteristics.
• Package and Mounting — 36‑VFBGA package (supplier package: 36‑UCBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) in a surface‑mount form factor for compact PCB designs.
• Supply and Temperature — Nominal core supply range 1.14 V to 1.26 V; industrial operating temperature range −40 °C to 100 °C.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Smartphones and Mobile Devices — Sensor management, interface bridging, and always‑on control functions in space‑constrained mobile hardware.
• Tablets and Handheld Consumer Electronics — Peripheral control, LED drive and simple user‑interface logic where low power and small package size are important.
• Handheld Commercial and Industrial Devices — Data buffering, sensor pre‑processing, and I/O expansion in ruggedized handheld equipment within an industrial temperature range.
• Multi‑Sensor Management — Aggregation and pre‑processing of multiple sensor streams using on‑chip SPI/I²C and embedded memory.
• Always‑On Sensor Applications — Low‑power standby modes and strobe generation for periodic sensor sampling and wake-up control.

Unique Advantages

• Ultra‑low power operation: Family-level low standby power characteristics reduce battery drain for always‑on and mobile applications.
• Integrated serial interfaces: Hardened SPI and I²C blocks streamline sensor and peripheral connections, reducing external components and board complexity.
• Compact BGA footprint: 36‑ball VFBGA (2.5 × 2.5 mm supplier package) minimizes PCB area for space‑constrained designs.
• Embedded memory on die: ~81,920 bits of RAM support local buffering and small data‑storage needs without external memory.
• Industrial temperature range: −40 °C to 100 °C operating range supports use in commercial and industrial environments.
• Design support ecosystem: iCE40LM family is supported by Lattice design tools and pre‑engineered IP optimized for the family, helping accelerate development.

Why Choose ICE40LM2K-CM36TR1K?

The ICE40LM2K-CM36TR1K delivers a balanced mix of low power, compact packaging, and integrated peripherals suited for sensor-centric and mobile embedded designs. With 2,000 logic elements, approximately 81,920 bits of embedded RAM, hardened SPI/I²C, and family-level strobe generation, it simplifies BOM and system design for moderate-density programmable logic tasks.

This device is well suited to engineers developing always‑on sensor management, interface bridging, and compact handheld systems that require industrial temperature operation and RoHS compliance. The iCE40LM family’s tool and IP ecosystem further supports efficient development and deployment.

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