ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR50

The ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR50 is an iCE40 UltraLite™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) optimized for ultra-low power, small-footprint embedded designs. It delivers a compact programmable fabric with 1,248 logic elements and approximately 57,344 bits of on-chip RAM in a 16-ball WLCSP package targeted at mobile, handheld and industrial sensor-management applications.

Key value comes from integrated peripherals and low-power operation: on-chip oscillators, hardened LED/IR driver circuitry and flexible configuration options enable tight hardware integration while minimizing external components and power consumption.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  1,248 logic elements (cells) suitable for control, glue logic and sensor-management tasks.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 57,344 bits of embedded RAM for data buffering, state storage and small FIFOs.
• I/O and Packaging  10 I/O pins in a 16-ball WLCSP package (supplier package: 16-WLCSP, 1.4 mm × 1.48 mm) designed for compact, surface-mount applications.
• Low-Voltage Operation  Nominal supply range 1.14 V to 1.26 V for low-power system integration.
• On-Chip Oscillators  Integrated low-frequency (10 kHz) and high-frequency (48 MHz) oscillators for always-on and active modes without external clocks.
• Hardened LED/IR Drivers  Family features include RGB PWM outputs, a high-current IR LED driver and a barcode-emulation driver to interface directly to LEDs with reduced external BOM.
• Flexible Configuration  Supports standard SPI configuration and internal nonvolatile configuration memory (NVCM) for versatile startup and reprogramming options.
• Industrial Temperature Grade  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C, supporting deployment in industrial and harsh-environment designs.
• Ultra-Low Power Process  Built on a 40 nm low-power process with typical standby currents referenced in the family datasheet (suitable for battery-conscious applications).
• Mounting Type & Compliance  Surface mount device; RoHS compliant for modern manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Mobile and Handheld Devices  Compact FPGA fabric and low-power oscillators for always-on sensor interfacing, status LEDs and simple protocol bridging in smartphones and tablets.
• Multi-Sensor Management  Aggregate and condition sensor signals, perform simple preprocessing or act as a programmable hub for MEMS/analog sensor arrays.
• IR Remote and Barcode Emulation  Built-in TX/RX pulse logic, IR driver and barcode-emulation output enable direct LED interfacing for remote control and scanning functions.
• User Interface & Indicator Control  Integrated RGB PWM and constant-current LED outputs simplify driving status and service LEDs without external buffers or MOSFETs.
• Compact Industrial Handhelds  Small WLCSP footprint and industrial temperature rating make the device well-suited for handheld industrial instruments requiring programmable logic in a tiny package.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated I/O Drivers  Hardened RGB PWM and IR/barcode drivers reduce external component count and simplify LED/IR interfacing.
• Miniature Package  16-ball WLCSP (1.4 mm × 1.48 mm) enables ultra-small board area for space-constrained designs.
• Low-Voltage, Low-Power Operation  Narrow supply range (1.14 V–1.26 V) and 40 nm low-power process support energy-efficient designs and long battery life.
• On-Board Clocking Options  Two internal oscillators (10 kHz and 48 MHz) provide immediate clock sources for both ultra-low-power always-on and higher-speed tasks without external crystals.
• Industrial Temperature Range  −40 °C to 100 °C rating allows deployment in tougher environments where temperature resilience matters.
• Flexible Configuration  Multiple configuration paths (SPI, internal NVCM) accommodate varied manufacturing and field-update scenarios.

Why Choose ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR50?

The ICE40UL1K-SWG16ITR50 positions itself as a compact, low-power FPGA solution for designers who need programmable logic, embedded RAM and specialized I/O drivers in the smallest possible package. Its 1,248 logic elements, roughly 57,344 bits of RAM, integrated oscillators and dedicated LED/IR driver circuitry make it a practical choice for mobile, handheld and industrial sensor-management applications.

This device is particularly suited to teams looking to reduce BOM complexity and board area while retaining the flexibility of programmable logic. With industrial temperature rating and RoHS compliance, it supports reliable deployment across a range of fielded products where size, power and integration are primary design drivers.

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