ICE40UL1K-CM36AITR

The ICE40UL1K-CM36AITR is a surface-mount Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the iCE40 UltraLite family designed for ultra-low power, small-footprint embedded logic and sensor-management functions. It combines 1248 logic elements with on-chip embedded memory and dedicated peripheral IP to address low-power mobile, handheld and industrial embedded applications.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity 1248 logic elements suitable for lightweight glue logic, sensor control and interface tasks.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 57,344 bits of on-chip RAM (about 56 kbits) for small buffers, FIFOs and state storage.
• I/O Count 26 programmable I/O pins for interfacing to sensors, peripherals and host processors.
• Integrated LED and IR Drivers Hardened RGB PWM, IR LED driver and barcode-emulation driver blocks enable direct LED/IR interfaces without external MOSFETs or buffers as described in the iCE40 UltraLite family data.
• On-Chip Oscillators Two internal oscillators (10 kHz LFOSC and 48 MHz HFOSC) for always-on and active clocking needs.
• Low-Power Operation Designed on an ultra-low power process with typical standby currents reported in the family data (ultra-low standby power for always-on scenarios).
• Configuration Options SRAM-based configuration through standard SPI or via Internal Nonvolatile Configuration Memory (NVCM) as provided by the family architecture.
• Supply and Package Operates from 1.14 V to 1.26 V and is supplied in a 36‑VFBGA (36‑ucBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) surface-mount package.
• Industrial Temperature Grade Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for industrial embedded systems.

Typical Applications

• Mobile and Handheld Devices Ultra-low power architecture and compact packaging make this FPGA suitable for sensor management and wake/sleep control in handheld products.
• IR and Optical Interfaces Hardened IR and barcode-emulation drivers provide direct LED/IR interfacing for remotes, IrDA-style links and barcode scanner functions.
• RGB Lighting and Indicators Integrated RGB PWM hardware supports direct control of service and status LEDs without external driver components.
• Multi-Sensor Hubs Programmable I/O and embedded memory are useful for aggregating and conditioning data from multiple sensors in compact systems.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, low-profile package 36‑ball ucBGA (2.5 × 2.5 mm) minimizes PCB area for space-constrained designs.
• Integrated LED/IR driver IP Hardened PWM and IR/Barcode driver blocks enable direct connection to LEDs and IR emitters, reducing the need for external discrete drivers.
• Ultra-low power family characteristics Family-level low standby current and on-chip oscillators support always-on and low-power wake-up workflows.
• Industrial temperature range Rated from −40 °C to 100 °C for reliable operation in a wide range of embedded and industrial environments.
• Flexible configuration Multiple configuration paths (SPI, internal NVCM) simplify system integration and field updates.
• Sufficient on-chip memory for control tasks Approximately 56 kbits of embedded RAM for small buffers, lookup tables and state machines without external RAM.

Why Choose ICE40UL1K-CM36AITR?

The ICE40UL1K-CM36AITR delivers a compact, industrial‑grade FPGA option when a combination of low power, integrated driver IP and a small PCB footprint are required. With 1248 logic elements, embedded RAM and dedicated PWM/IR hardware, it is positioned for designs that need efficient sensor management, direct LED/IR interfacing and flexible I/O in a space-constrained package.

This device is suited to engineers building handheld, mobile or industrial embedded systems who need a reliable, low-power programmable logic element that can reduce external component count while supporting temperature and supply requirements typical of embedded industrial applications.

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