ICE40LP1K-CM36A

The ICE40LP1K-CM36A is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC in the iCE40™ LP family designed for compact, industrial-grade embedded designs. It combines 1,280 logic elements with 65,536 bits of on-chip RAM and 25 I/O in a small 36‑VFBGA package for space-constrained systems.

Key architectural and system-level capabilities from the iCE40 LP family—such as non-volatile configuration memory, sysClock PLLs, and power-saving options—are available in this device, alongside a low supply voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V and an extended operating temperature range from −40 °C to 100 °C.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 1,280 logic elements provide programmable fabric for glue logic, protocol adaptation, and small custom accelerators.
• On-chip Memory — 65,536 bits of embedded RAM for buffering, state storage, and small data tables.
• I/O Count — 25 user I/O pins suitable for peripheral interfacing and control signals.
• Low-Voltage Operation — Recommended supply voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V, enabling integration with low-voltage domains.
• Industrial Temperature Grade — Specified for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in industrial environments.
• Compact BGA Package — 36‑VFBGA (supplier package: 36‑UCBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) for high-density PCB designs and surface-mount assembly.
• Non-Volatile Configuration — Family-level non-volatile configuration memory for retained programming and simplified power-up behavior.
• System Features from iCE40 LP Family — Includes architecture-level elements such as sysClock PLLs, sysI/O building blocks, and power-saving options as documented in the iCE40 LP/HX family data sheet.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Programmable logic and extended temperature range support control and sequencing tasks in industrial automation equipment.
• Compact System Integration — Small 2.5 × 2.5 mm 36‑VFBGA package suits space-constrained embedded modules and multi-board systems.
• Edge and Sensor Processing — On-chip RAM and logic elements enable local data buffering, preprocessing, and protocol handling for sensors and edge nodes.
• Peripheral and Interface Bridging — 25 I/O pins provide flexible connectivity for adapting or bridging peripheral interfaces in low-power systems.

Unique Advantages

• Small footprint, high integration: The 36‑VFBGA (36‑UCBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) package minimizes board area while delivering programmable logic and embedded RAM.
• Industrial temperature support: Specified operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for reliable performance in demanding ambient conditions.
• Low-voltage compatibility: Narrow supply range (1.14 V–1.26 V) allows straightforward integration into low-voltage power domains.
• On-chip configuration retention: Non-volatile configuration capability simplifies system startup and deployment without external volatile configuration storage.
• Family-level system features: Access to iCE40 LP family capabilities such as sysClock PLLs and power-saving options enables efficient clocking and reduced power use where applicable.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental standards for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose ICE40LP1K-CM36A?

The ICE40LP1K-CM36A positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade FPGA solution within the Lattice iCE40 LP family, offering 1,280 logic elements, 65,536 bits of embedded RAM, and 25 I/O in a tiny 36‑VFBGA footprint. Its low supply voltage range and extended temperature rating make it suited for engineers seeking a small, power-aware programmable device for industrial and space-constrained embedded designs.

This device is appropriate for design teams that need modest programmable logic capacity, on-chip memory, and family-level FPGA features—such as non-volatile configuration and sysClock PLLs—combined with a minimal board impact and RoHS compliance.

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