LFE2M20E-5F484C

The LFE2M20E-5F484C is an ECP2M family FPGA from Lattice Semiconductor Corporation designed for system-level integration where programmable logic, embedded memory and flexible I/O are required. This surface-mount device provides 19,000 logic elements and approximately 1.25 Mbits of on-chip RAM, delivering a balance of logic capacity and embedded memory for mid-range FPGA designs.

Targeted at commercial applications, the device is offered in a 484-ball FBGA package (23 × 23 mm) with 304 I/Os and operates from a 1.14 V to 1.26 V core supply over a 0 °C to 85 °C temperature range.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 19,000 logic elements suitable for mid-range FPGA implementations and system integration tasks.
• Embedded Memory — Total on-chip RAM of 1,246,208 bits (approximately 1.25 Mbits) to support buffers, FIFOs and on-chip data storage.
• I/O Density — 304 user I/Os in a 484-ball FBGA package to support multi-channel connectivity and diverse interface requirements.
• Package & Mounting — 484-BBGA (supplier device package: 484-FPBGA 23×23) optimized for surface-mount PCB assembly and compact system layouts.
• Power — Core voltage supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V to match the device’s specified power domain.
• Operating Range — Commercial temperature grade rated from 0 °C to 85 °C to suit typical commercial electronics environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant for environmental and regulatory compatibility.
• Family-Level Capabilities — As part of the LatticeECP2/M family, the device benefits from the family’s architecture which includes advanced DSP blocks, flexible embedded memory structures, programmable PLL/DLL resources and high-speed SERDES capabilities defined by the ECP2M family data.

Typical Applications

• High-speed serial interfaces — Implement protocol endpoints and PHY bridging using the family’s SERDES and programmable I/O (examples in the family include PCI Express, 1GbE and other serial links).
• Telecom & backhaul equipment — Support for interface conversions, packet buffering and protocol handling where moderate logic capacity and on-chip memory are required.
• Data acquisition & signal processing — Use embedded memory and DSP-oriented fabric for buffering and mid-rate signal processing tasks.
• Embedded controllers and system glue logic — Replace multiple discrete components with a single FPGA to handle multiple I/O standards, control functions and interfacing tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory — 19,000 logic elements paired with approximately 1.25 Mbits of embedded RAM support complex mid-range designs without excessive external memory.
• High I/O count in a compact package — 304 I/Os in a 23 × 23 mm 484-ball FBGA enable dense connectivity while conserving PCB area.
• Family-proven architecture — Leverages LatticeECP2/M family features such as enhanced DSP blocks, flexible PLL/DLL resources and configurable I/O options to simplify system design.
• Low-voltage core — 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply range supports contemporary low-voltage power domains common in modern systems.
• Commercial-grade suitability — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to match commercial electronics deployment requirements.
• RoHS compliant — Meets RoHS environmental requirements for lead-free manufacturing.

Why Choose LFE2M20E-5F484C?

The LFE2M20E-5F484C offers a practical combination of logic density, embedded memory and high I/O capacity in a compact FBGA package, making it well suited for mid-range FPGA designs that require on-chip resources and flexible interfacing. Its alignment with the LatticeECP2/M family architecture provides access to family-level capabilities such as DSP blocks, programmable clocking and high-speed serial support.

This device is ideal for engineers and designers building commercial-grade communications, data acquisition, and embedded control systems that need a scalable, integrated FPGA solution with established family features and vendor support.

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