LFEC20E-5F484C

The LFEC20E-5F484C is a commercial-grade EC family FPGA from Lattice Semiconductor Corporation. It delivers a mid-range logic capacity with a high I/O count in a 484-ball BGA package, optimized for mainstream and cost-sensitive FPGA applications.

Built on the LatticeECP/EC family architecture, the device combines LUT-based logic, embedded and distributed memory, PLLs and flexible I/O support to address designs that require moderate logic density, substantial on-chip RAM and broad interface options.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 19,700 logic elements (logic element cells) for implementing moderate-complexity FPGA designs.
• On-chip Memory  Approximately 0.434 Mbits of total RAM (434,176 total RAM bits) to support buffering, packet storage and local data processing.
• I/O Density & Package  360 general-purpose I/Os in a 484-ball BGA (484-BBGA / supplier package 484-FPBGA, 23 × 23 mm) for high pin-count board designs and dense routing.
• Power Supply  Core supply specified at 1.14 V to 1.26 V, matching modern low-voltage FPGA power domains.
• Operating Range & Mounting  Commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C and surface-mount package for standard PCB assembly flows; RoHS compliant.
• Clocking and System Support  Family-level support includes multiple analog PLLs for clock management and system features such as IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, SPI boot flash interface and internal logic analysis capabilities.
• Flexible I/O Standards  Family I/O buffering supports a wide range of interfaces (examples in family datasheet include LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, LVDS and PCI), enabling diverse signaling options on-chip.
• DDR Memory Interface  Family-level dedicated DDR memory interface logic is included to support external DDR memory implementations.

Typical Applications

• Mid-density embedded systems  Deploy the LFEC20E-5F484C where roughly 20k logic elements and on-chip RAM support control, protocol or glue-logic functions in cost-sensitive products.
• High I/O interface designs  Use the 360 I/Os and 484-ball BGA package for systems requiring many parallel interfaces or multiple peripheral connections.
• Memory-interfaced designs  Leverage the device’s on-chip RAM and family DDR interface support when local buffering and external DDR are part of the system architecture.
• Standard commercial applications  Suitable for consumer and enterprise hardware developed to commercial temperature ranges and RoHS-compliant manufacturing processes.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and I/O mix: The combination of ~19,700 logic elements and 360 I/Os provides a practical balance for designs that need both logic density and extensive external connectivity.
• Compact, high-density package: The 484-ball fpBGA (23 × 23 mm) package enables high pin count in a compact footprint for space-constrained PCBs.
• Integrated memory resources: Approximately 0.434 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces external memory requirements for many buffering and intermediate-data tasks.
• System-level building blocks: Family-level features such as multiple PLLs, SPI boot and boundary-scan support simplify clocking, boot and test strategies.
• Tool and IP ecosystem: The LatticeECP/EC family is supported by vendor design tools and available IP cores, helping to accelerate development and reduce time-to-market.
• Commercial-grade compliance: Surface-mount, RoHS-compliant device with a defined 0 °C to 85 °C operating range for standard commercial deployments.

Why Choose LFEC20E-5F484C?

The LFEC20E-5F484C positions itself as a pragmatic mid-range FPGA solution that blends a substantial I/O complement with near-20k logic elements and on-chip RAM to address a wide set of mainstream, cost-sensitive designs. Its 484-ball BGA packaging and family-level system features make it appropriate for applications that require dense routing, flexible interfaces and integrated clocking and boot support.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams building embedded systems, communication front-ends, or any design that benefits from a balanced FPGA architecture, vendor toolchain support and commercial-grade manufacturing readiness.

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