LFEC15E-4FN484I

The LFEC15E-4FN484I is an EC-series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a 484-ball BGA package, offering a mid-range logic capacity and abundant I/O for industrial embedded designs. It is part of the LatticeECP/EC family and combines a dense logic fabric with on-chip RAM and configurable I/O to address mainstream FPGA applications.

Key device-level specifications include 15,400 logic elements, approximately 0.36 Mbits of on-chip RAM (358,400 total RAM bits), and 352 user I/Os. The device is specified for industrial operating temperatures and low-voltage core operation, making it suitable for applications that require robust thermal range and compact package integration.

Key Features

• Core Logic 15,400 logic elements provide mid-range programmable logic capacity for control, protocol bridging, and custom datapaths.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.36 Mbits of total on-chip RAM (358,400 bits) for FIFOs, buffers, and local data storage.
• I/O Density & Flexibility 352 I/Os delivered in a high-density 484-ball package to support multi-channel interfaces and parallel buses.
• Package & Mounting 484-BBGA package, supplier device package 484-FPBGA (23 × 23 mm), optimized for surface-mount assembly and compact board layouts.
• Power Core supply specified from 1.14 V to 1.26 V for low-voltage FPGA core operation.
• Industrial Temperature Range Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet demanding environmental conditions.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for global environmental requirements.
• Family-Level Functionality LatticeECP/EC family features (series-level) include dedicated DSP blocks, embedded block RAM, programmable I/O buffers that support a wide range of interfaces, and up to four analog PLLs per device for clock management.
• Design Tool Support (Series) The Lattice ispLEVER design tool suite is used for synthesis, place-and-route and timing closure for devices in the LatticeECP/EC family.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Use the LFEC15E-4FN484I for control and monitoring tasks that require wide temperature tolerance, multiple I/Os, and reliable on-board memory for deterministic buffering.
• Communications & Networking High I/O count and on-chip RAM enable protocol translation, packet buffering, and interface bridging in mid-range networking modules.
• Embedded Systems Implement custom logic, peripheral interfacing, and local data processing where a compact BGA package and low-voltage core are required.

Unique Advantages

• High I/O Count: 352 user I/Os in a single 484-ball package reduce the need for external multiplexing and simplify board-level routing for complex interfaces.
• Balanced Logic and Memory: 15,400 logic elements paired with approximately 0.36 Mbits of on-chip RAM enable integrated implementations of control and buffering without excessive external memory.
• Industrial Temperature Capability: −40 °C to 100 °C rating supports deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Compact BGA Packaging: 484-FPBGA (23 × 23 mm) supplier package offers a high-density footprint for space-constrained designs.
• Low-Voltage Core: Narrow supply range (1.14 V to 1.26 V) aligns with low-power core domains for modern power-optimized systems.
• RoHS Compliance: Meets environmental compliance requirements for global manufacturing.

Why Choose LFEC15E-4FN484I?

The LFEC15E-4FN484I positions itself as a versatile mid-range FPGA choice within the LatticeECP/EC family, delivering a practical combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and high I/O count in a compact BGA package. Its industrial temperature rating and low-voltage operation make it suitable for embedded and industrial designs that require dependable operation across a broad thermal range.

For design teams seeking a scalable, series-supported FPGA fabric with family-level features such as DSP and flexible I/O options, the LFEC15E-4FN484I offers a balanced platform that supports mainstream FPGA applications while keeping board area and power considerations in mind.

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