ICE40LP640-CM36

The ICE40LP640-CM36 is an ultra low-power iCE40™ LP series field programmable gate array (FPGA) delivered in a compact 36-ball VFBGA package. It combines a small footprint, low standby current and an integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) to address mobile and space-constrained embedded designs.

Targeted for low-power mobile and embedded applications, the device offers a balance of reprogrammable logic, on-chip RAM and I/O in an industrial temperature grade, backed by Lattice’s iCEcube2 development tool support for Windows® and Linux®.

Key Features

• Programmable Logic — 640 logic elements realized across 80 programmable logic blocks (PLBs), enabling compact implementation of control and glue-logic functions.
• On-chip Memory — 32,768 bits (approximately 32 Kbits) of embedded RAM for small buffers, FIFOs and state storage.
• I/O and Package — 25 programmable I/O pins in a 36-ball VFBGA (supplier package: 36-UCBGA) with a 2.5 × 2.5 mm footprint and 0.4 mm pitch.
• Integrated PLL — One on-chip PLL available (LP640) with PLL output capability up to 533 MHz, suitable for clock multiplication/division in display, SerDes and memory interface use cases.
• Ultra-Low Power — Typical core standby current of 35 μA at 0 kHz (measured at 1.2 V VCC), with core supply range specified at 1.14 V to 1.26 V.
• Industrial Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in industrial environments.
• Development Ecosystem — Supported by the iCEcube2 development system with VHDL and Verilog synthesis, place-and-route tools and IP core libraries.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Mobile and Handheld Devices — Low-power programmable logic for smartphone-targeted features and small-form-factor mobile designs.
• Display and Video Interfaces — Clocking and interface logic using the integrated PLL for display timing and simple video processing tasks.
• SerDes and Memory Interfaces — Clock multiplication/division and protocol glue logic for serial/deserializer links and memory interfaces.
• Embedded Control and Glue Logic — Small, reprogrammable logic blocks and on-chip RAM for control paths, protocol adaptation and simple state machines in embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, production-ready package: The 36-ball VFBGA (2.5 × 2.5 mm, 0.4 mm pitch) minimizes board area for space-constrained designs.
• Low standby power: Typical core standby current of 35 μA at 0 kHz (1.2 V) helps extend battery life in portable applications.
• Integrated clocking: On-chip PLL (one available) with up to 533 MHz output supports flexible clocking schemes without external components.
• Industrial temperature rating: −40 °C to 100 °C operation enables deployment across a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Complete development support: iCEcube2 toolchain (Windows® and Linux®) with synthesis and place-and-route tools streamlines design and bring-up.
• Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious designs and manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose ICE40LP640-CM36?

The ICE40LP640-CM36 positions itself as a low-power, compact FPGA option for designers needing modest logic capacity with integrated clocking and a small PCB footprint. Its combination of 640 logic elements, approximately 32 Kbits of on-chip RAM, a single PLL and 25 I/O in a 2.5 × 2.5 mm VFBGA supports a wide range of mobile and embedded use cases where power, size and temperature resilience matter.

Paired with the iCEcube2 development ecosystem and RoHS compliance, this device is suitable for engineers building portable consumer, industrial and embedded products that require reprogrammable logic with low standby consumption and industrial operating range.

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