LFEC1E-4QN208C

The LFEC1E-4QN208C is a commercial-grade EC family FPGA offering LatticeECP/EC architecture features in a compact 208-BFQFP (28 × 28 mm) surface-mount package. It provides 1,500 logic elements, 18,432 bits of on‑chip RAM and 112 general-purpose I/O pins for cost-sensitive, mainstream embedded applications.

Designed for low-voltage FPGA deployments, the device operates from 1.14 V to 1.26 V and across a commercial temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C. It includes family-level features such as flexible programmable I/O standards and integrated PLLs to support common embedded system interfaces and clocking needs.

Key Features

• Logic Density  Provides 1,500 logic elements (approximate LUT-based capacity) suitable for small to mid-size control, glue-logic and interface functions.
• Embedded Memory  Includes 18,432 bits of on‑chip RAM for FIFOs, buffering and small data storage requirements.
• I/O Count & Flexibility  112 I/O pins in the 208-BFQFP package support a wide range of interfaces; family documentation details programmable sysI/O buffer support for LVCMOS (3.3/2.5/1.8/1.5/1.2), LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, LVDS, Bus-LVDS, LVPECL and RSDS standards.
• Clocking  On-chip analog PLLs (family documentation indicates up to two PLLs for devices in this class) provide clock multiply/divide and phase shifting for flexible timing architectures.
• Power and Mounting  Low-voltage operation across a 1.14–1.26 V supply range; surface-mount 208‑pin PQFP package simplifies PCB assembly and thermal planning.
• Commercial Temperature Range  Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation for standard commercial applications.
• RoHS Compliant  Meets RoHS requirements for environmental compliance.
• Design Ecosystem  Supported by Lattice tools and IP for the LatticeECP/EC family, enabling synthesis, place-and-route and pre-designed cores to accelerate development.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control  Ideal for small-scale control logic, protocol conversion and system glue where moderate logic density and plentiful I/O are required.
• Consumer Electronics  Suitable for cost-sensitive consumer devices that need flexible I/O interfacing and modest on-chip memory for buffering or feature control.
• Interface Bridging  Acts as a protocol bridge or I/O expander between disparate logic families and serial/parallel interfaces, leveraging programmable I/O standards.
• Prototype and Development  Compact package and integrated clocking make the part useful for proof-of-concept designs and early-stage product development.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, Accessible Logic Capacity  1,500 logic elements provide a balance of capability and cost for mainstream applications that do not require large FPGA fabrics.
• Generous I/O in PQFP  112 I/Os in a 208-pin PQFP package give designers flexible signal routing without requiring a BGA assembly process.
• On‑Chip Memory for Buffers  Approximately 18 Kbits of embedded RAM support FIFOs, small frame buffers and local data storage, reducing external memory needs for modest workloads.
• Low-Voltage Operation  1.14–1.26 V supply compatibility aligns with modern low-voltage system rails.
• Commercial-Grade, RoHS Compliant  Meets standard commercial operating conditions and RoHS environmental requirements for mainstream product lines.
• Toolchain and IP Support  Backed by the LatticeECP/EC family toolset and pre-designed IP to accelerate development and reduce time-to-market.

Why Choose LFEC1E-4QN208C?

The LFEC1E-4QN208C positions itself as a low-voltage, cost-conscious FPGA choice for designers needing moderate logic capacity, ample I/O and on‑chip memory in a 208‑pin PQFP form factor. Its combination of 1,500 logic elements, roughly 18 Kbits of RAM and 112 I/Os makes it well suited to embedded control, protocol bridging and consumer applications where a balance of capability and BOM cost is critical.

Supported by Lattice’s family-level design tools and IP, this device offers a straightforward migration path within the LatticeECP/EC family for projects that may scale in density while maintaining a consistent development flow and ecosystem support.

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