ICE5LP2K-CM36ITR

The ICE5LP2K-CM36ITR is an iCE40 Ultra™ series field-programmable gate array (FPGA) offered in a compact 36‑VFBGA package. It provides 2,048 logic elements and approximately 80 kbits of embedded memory in an ultra-low power FPGA architecture targeted at mobile and sensor-management applications.

Designed for industrial-grade operation, this surface-mount device supports 26 I/Os, an operating voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V, and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded designs that require low-power programmable logic in a very small footprint.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 2,048 logic elements provide flexible LUT-based programmable logic for glue logic, sensor preprocessing, and control tasks.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 80 kbits of on-chip RAM for state storage, FIFOs, and small buffering tasks.
• I/O and Package — 26 programmable I/O pins in a compact 36‑VFBGA (36‑UCFBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) surface-mount package for minimal PCB area.
• Industrial Grade — Specified for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet demanding environmental conditions.
• Low-Voltage Operation — Core supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V for low-power system designs.
• Ultra-Low Power Family Features — As part of the iCE40 Ultra family, includes family-level capabilities such as on-chip oscillators, hardened I²C and SPI controllers, DSP blocks, RGB and IR LED drivers, and flexible on-chip clocking.
• RoHS Compliant — Device meets RoHS requirements for lead-free assembly and environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• Mobile and Handheld Devices — Use for sensor management, always-on monitoring, and low-power glue logic where compact size and low standby current are required.
• Sensor Fusion & Pre-processing — Local preprocessing of sensor data using embedded memory and DSP blocks to reduce host CPU load.
• LED and IR Driver Functions — Implement RGB indicator control or IR LED modulation leveraging the family’s integrated LED driver capabilities.
• Industrial Embedded Control — Small-footprint programmable logic for control, interface bridging, and custom I/O functions across industrial temperature ranges.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, High-Function Density: 2,048 logic elements and embedded memory in a 2.5 × 2.5 mm package reduce PCB area for space-constrained designs.
• Low-Voltage, Low-Power Operation: Narrow core supply range supports low-power system architectures and efficient battery-powered designs.
• Industrial Temperature Range: Rated from −40 °C to 100 °C to maintain operation in challenging environments.
• Integrated Family-Level Peripherals: On-chip oscillators, hardened serial interfaces, DSP blocks, and LED/IR drivers simplify BOM and accelerate time to market (family features as defined in the iCE40 Ultra data sheet).
• Small-Pitch BGA Packaging: 36‑VFBGA (36‑UCFBGA) provides a robust surface-mount solution for high-density assemblies.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports modern manufacturing and environmental requirements.

Why Choose ICE5LP2K-CM36ITR?

The ICE5LP2K-CM36ITR positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade programmable logic device that combines a modest logic element count with embedded memory and family-level peripherals well-suited to low-power, space-constrained embedded systems. Its narrow core voltage range, extended operating temperature, and small BGA footprint make it a practical choice for designers needing reliable programmable logic in handheld, mobile, sensor-management, and industrial applications.

Choosing this FPGA offers a balance of integration and size: it reduces external component count by leveraging family-level peripherals, supports robust operation across temperature extremes, and enables streamlined implementations where board real estate and power budgets are constrained.

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