ICE40LP4K-CM121

The ICE40LP4K-CM121 is an iCE40™ LP field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC designed for ultra-low power, small-footprint applications. Built on the iCE40 LP family architecture, this device provides a balanced combination of programmable logic, embedded memory and flexible I/O in a compact 121-ball VFBGA/ucBGA package.

This part targets low-cost, high-volume consumer and system applications as well as industrial designs that require industrial-grade temperature range and compact integration while maintaining low standby and operating power profiles.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 3,520 logic elements (LUT + flip-flop) suitable for mid-density programmable logic tasks.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 80 Kbits of on-chip RAM (81,920 bits) for distributed and block memory needs.
• I/O Capacity — 93 programmable I/O pins to support a wide range of system interfaces and peripherals.
• Low Power Architecture — Part of the iCE40 LP family fabricated on a 40 nm low-power process; family datasheet reports standby currents as low as 21 μA.
• Clocking and PLLs — Family-level support includes low-skew global clock resources and up to two analog PLLs per device for flexible clocking (as described in the iCE40 family datasheet).
• Configuration Options — Supports SRAM configuration via standard SPI interface and internal Nonvolatile Configuration Memory (NVCM) as described in the iCE40 family documentation.
• Package and Mounting — Surface-mount 121-VFBGA package; supplier device package listed as 121-UCBGA (5×5 mm), providing a compact PCB footprint.
• Industrial Temperature Grade — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for industrial environments.
• Supply Voltage — Core supply range from 1.14 V to 1.26 V.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Consumer and System Devices — Low-power, small-footprint logic for high-volume consumer electronics and system-level integration.
• Industrial Control and Monitoring — Industrial-grade temperature range supports embedded control, monitoring and interface tasks in industrial equipment.
• Compact PCB Designs — 121-ball ucBGA package (5×5 mm supplier package) enables compact board layouts where space is constrained.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density: 3,520 logic elements provide mid-range programmability for complex control, glue-logic and protocol tasks without over-provisioning.
• On-Chip Memory: Approximately 80 Kbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory, simplifying BOM and layout.
• Low-Power Operation: Part of an ultra-low power family built on a 40 nm low-power process, enabling designs with tight standby and active power budgets.
• Flexible Configuration: Internal NVCM plus standard SPI configuration support offers multiple boot and system-integration strategies.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation and RoHS compliant for long-term deployments in industrial settings.
• Compact Packaging: 121-ball VFBGA / 121-UCBGA (5×5 mm) options allow designers to minimize PCB area while retaining moderate I/O counts.

Why Choose ICE40LP4K-CM121?

The ICE40LP4K-CM121 positions itself as a mid-density, industrial-grade FPGA optimized for low-power and small-footprint systems. With 3,520 logic elements, approximately 80 Kbits of embedded memory, and 93 I/Os in a compact 121-ball BGA, it fits designs that require programmable logic and on-chip RAM without large package overhead.

Designers and procurement teams seeking a cost-effective, RoHS-compliant FPGA with industrial temperature capability, flexible configuration options and a small PCB footprint will find the ICE40LP4K-CM121 suitable for a range of consumer, system and industrial applications.

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