ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR1K

The ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR1K is an iCE40 UltraLite™ field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 16-ball WLCSP package designed for ultra-low power, small-footprint embedded applications. It combines roughly 1K logic elements (1,248 logic elements) with approximately 57,344 bits of embedded RAM to implement glue logic, sensor management, and simple I/O-intensive functions.

Targeted for mobile and handheld applications, this industrial-grade device provides integrated peripherals and low-power features—such as two on-chip oscillators and dedicated LED/IR drivers—making it suitable for always-on and battery-sensitive designs that require a compact programmable solution.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 1K logic elements (1,248 logic elements) for small to medium control and glue-logic tasks.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 57,344 bits of on-chip RAM (sysMEM™ embedded Block RAM) to support FIFOs, buffers, and state storage.
• On-chip Oscillators  Two integrated oscillators: a 10 kHz LFOSC for low-power always-on functions and a 48 MHz HFOSC for active operation.
• Hardened LED and IR Drivers  Built-in RGB PWM (three 24 mA outputs), a 400 mA IR driver (can be combined to 500 mA with barcode driver), and a 100 mA barcode emulation driver to reduce external component count for lighting and IR applications.
• Interfaces  Optional FIFO-mode I2C interfaces supporting up to 1 MHz for sensor and peripheral connectivity; 10 programmable I/O pins available for general-purpose interfacing.
• Configuration  Flexible configuration via standard SPI or internal Nonvolatile Configuration Memory (NVCM) for on-board instant-on capability.
• Low Power  Ultra-low standby current (typical 35 μA, ~42 μW standby power) enabled by a 40 nm low-power process, suitable for battery-powered designs.
• Package and Temperature  16-ball WLCSP (16-WLCSP, 1.4 × 1.48 mm) with industrial operating range of −40 °C to 100 °C and a supply voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant for lead-free manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Smartphones and Tablets  Always-on sensor management, small glue-logic tasks, and LED indication where low power and tiny package size are required.
• Consumer Handheld Devices  Interface bridging, simple protocol handling, and RGB or IR control without large external driver circuits.
• Handheld Industrial Devices  Compact FPGA functions and peripheral interfacing in industrial-temperature environments (−40 °C to 100 °C).
• IR Remote and Barcode Emulation  Direct-drive IR and barcode outputs with hardened pulse logic reduce BOM for remote or scanning applications.
• Multi-sensor Management  Low-power sensor interfacing and I2C FIFO operation for managing multiple low-data-rate sensors.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated I/O and drivers: On-chip RGB PWM, IR, and barcode drivers reduce the need for external MOSFETs or buffers and simplify board design.
• Ultra-small form factor: 16-ball WLCSP (1.4 × 1.48 mm) enables integration into space-constrained mobile and handheld products.
• Low standby power: Typical 35 μA standby current (~42 μW) supports energy-efficient always-on operation for battery-powered systems.
• Industrial temperature capability: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation for robust performance in industrial environments.
• Flexible configuration options: Standard SPI configuration or internal NVCM enables instant-on use cases and simplified system boot sequences.
• Compact embedded memory: Approximately 57 kbits of on-chip RAM for buffering and small data storage without external memory.

Why Choose ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR1K?

ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR1K delivers a compact, low-power FPGA solution with integrated LED/IR drivers, oscillators, and on-chip memory tailored for mobile and handheld designs. Its combination of roughly 1,248 logic elements, approximately 57 kbits of embedded RAM, and a 16-ball WLCSP package enables designers to implement control, sensor management, and simple peripherals in a minimal footprint.

With industrial temperature support, RoHS compliance, and flexible configuration via SPI or internal NVCM, this device is suited to designers seeking a reliable, space-efficient programmable building block for always-on and battery-sensitive applications.

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