ICE5LP4K-CM36ITR50

The ICE5LP4K-CM36ITR50 is a member of the iCE40 Ultra family of ultra‑low power Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). This industrial‑grade, surface‑mount device integrates 3,520 logic elements, approximately 81,920 bits of on‑chip RAM, and 26 user I/Os in a compact 36‑VFBGA package.

Designed for low‑power sensor management and compact embedded applications, the device operates from a 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply and supports an industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C, making it suitable for a range of mobile and handheld use cases that require tight power and size constraints.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  3,520 logic elements suitable for small to mid‑scale programmable functions and glue logic in embedded systems.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 81,920 bits of on‑chip RAM for buffering, small data structures, and local storage within user logic.
• I/O and Packaging  26 user I/O pins in a 36‑VFBGA (36‑UCFBGA, 2.5 × 2.5 mm) package; surface mount mounting type simplifies PCB integration.
• Power  Low‑voltage core operation with a specified supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V for efficient power budgeting in battery‑powered designs.
• Operating Temperature  Industrial temperature rating from −40 °C to 100 °C for reliable operation in harsh and outdoor environments.
• On‑Chip Peripherals (iCE40 Ultra family)  Includes hardened SPI and I²C controllers, two on‑chip oscillators (10 kHz and 48 MHz), RGB PWM outputs and a high‑current IR LED driver, as described in the iCE40 Ultra family documentation.
• DSP and Clocking (iCE40 Ultra family)  Embedded DSP resources for 8‑ and 16‑bit signed/unsigned operations, a PLL, and multiple global clock resources to support signal processing and timing requirements.
• Configuration Options (iCE40 Ultra family)  Supports SRAM configuration via standard SPI or internal nonvolatile configuration memory (NVCM) for flexible system boot and reconfiguration.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Mobile and Handheld Devices  Sensor interfacing and low‑power control functions where compact size and low standby current are required.
• Always‑On Sensor Management  Duty‑cycled sensor supervision and preprocessing using on‑chip oscillators and low‑power logic.
• Embedded User Interfaces  LED control and small display or indicator management leveraging integrated RGB and IR driver capabilities (family feature set).
• Industrial Handheld Instruments  Compact logic and I/O expansion for measurement and control modules that require industrial temperature operation.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, board‑friendly package: The 36‑VFBGA (2.5 × 2.5 mm) footprint minimizes PCB area for space‑constrained designs.
• Low‑voltage operation: A 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply range supports tight power budgets in portable systems.
• Industrial temperature rating: Specified −40 °C to 100 °C operating range enables deployment in challenging environments.
• On‑chip memory and logic: 3,520 logic elements and approximately 81,920 bits of embedded RAM provide local resources to reduce external component count.
• Family features for sensor and LED functions: Family‑level peripherals such as SPI/I²C controllers, oscillators, RGB PWM and IR driver simplify common embedded tasks without large external circuitry.
• RoHS compliant: Meets common environmental requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose ICE5LP4K-CM36ITR50?

ICE5LP4K-CM36ITR50 combines a compact 36‑VFBGA package with a practical mix of logic, embedded memory, and I/O to address low‑power embedded and sensor management applications. Its industrial temperature rating and low‑voltage operation make it a suitable choice for portable and handheld products that require reliable performance across a wide temperature range.

As part of the iCE40 Ultra family, this device benefits from the family’s documented low‑power features and integrated peripherals, offering a streamlined BOM and predictable integration path for development and volume production.

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