LFEC1E-3T144I

The LFEC1E-3T144I is a field programmable gate array (FPGA) device from Lattice Semiconductor Corporation offering a compact, surface-mount solution with moderate logic density and embedded RAM. It provides 1,500 logic elements, 18,432 bits of on-chip RAM and 97 general-purpose I/Os, making it suitable for embedded designs that require configurable logic and significant I/O count within an industrial temperature range.

Designed for assembly in a 144-pin LQFP package, this industrial-grade FPGA supports a core voltage supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V and operates across −40 °C to 100 °C, aligning it with applications that demand reliable operation in extended temperature environments.

Key Features

• Logic Resources  Provides 1,500 logic elements to implement medium-density combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Embedded Memory  Includes 18,432 bits of on-chip RAM for buffering, small FIFOs, and state storage within the FPGA fabric.
• I/O Count  Offers 97 general-purpose I/Os for interfacing with sensors, peripherals, and external devices.
• Power  Core voltage supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V to match system power domains and design constraints.
• Package & Mounting  Surface-mount 144-LQFP package; supplier device package listed as 144-TQFP (20x20), enabling compact PCB layouts.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Qualified to operate from −40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant to support environmentally conscious manufacturing and supply chain requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Use the device's 97 I/Os and industrial temperature rating to implement sensor interfacing, discrete I/O aggregation, and control logic in industrial systems.
• Embedded Logic and Glue  Leverage 1,500 logic elements and embedded RAM for glue logic, protocol bridging, and custom peripheral control in embedded systems.
• Prototyping and Development  Suitable for developers needing a programmable platform with moderate resources for early-stage hardware validation and proof-of-concept designs.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced resource profile: 1,500 logic elements combined with 18,432 bits of RAM and 97 I/Os provide a practical mix of logic, memory, and interfacing capability for many mid-range applications.
• Industrial-grade operation: Rated from −40 °C to 100 °C to support deployments in harsher temperature environments where extended temperature tolerance is required.
• Compact, surface-mount package: The 144-LQFP form factor (supplier package 144-TQFP (20x20)) enables dense PCB integration and automated assembly.
• Low-voltage core: Core supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V for compatibility with modern low-voltage system power rails.
• Environmentally compliant: RoHS compliance helps meet regulatory and manufacturing requirements for reduced hazardous substances.

Why Choose LFEC1E-3T144I?

The LFEC1E-3T144I delivers a practical combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and a high I/O count in a compact, industrial-temperature package from Lattice Semiconductor Corporation. Its specifications make it well suited for engineers seeking a configurable mid-density FPGA for embedded control, I/O aggregation, and prototyping tasks where reliability across a wide temperature range is important.

This device is appropriate for designs that require a balance between integration and footprint, offering predictable power and environmental characteristics that simplify system-level planning and component selection.

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