LFEC20E-5FN484C

The LFEC20E-5FN484C is an EC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Lattice Semiconductor. It implements the LatticeECP/EC family architecture designed to deliver mainstream FPGA capabilities with integrated memory, clocking and flexible I/O for embedded and communications applications.

With 19,700 logic elements, 360 I/Os and approximately 0.43 Mbits of on-chip RAM, this surface-mount 484-ball BGA device targets designs that require moderate logic density, significant I/O count and low-voltage operation.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity 19,700 logic elements suitable for mid-range FPGA designs and logic consolidation.
• Embedded Memory 434,176 total RAM bits — approximately 0.43 Mbits of on-chip embedded memory for data buffering and local storage.
• I/O Density 360 I/Os providing a high pin-count interface for multi-channel peripherals and parallel buses.
• Clocking Four PLLs available for clock generation, multiplication, division and phase control as provided by the LatticeECP/EC family.
• DSP/Multiplier Resources (Family) LatticeECP/EC family devices support dedicated DSP/multiplier blocks in the family architecture for compute-intensive functions (refer to family datasheet for block counts and configurations).
• Package & Mounting 484-ball fpBGA (23 × 23 mm) package, surface-mount construction for compact board-level integration.
• Power Nominal VCC supply range 1.14 V to 1.26 V compatible with 1.2 V system rails.
• Operating Range Commercial-grade operating temperature from 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems Use as a programmable logic hub for control, protocol bridging and custom logic in mid-complexity embedded designs.
• Communications Equipment High I/O count and on-chip memory make the device suitable for interface aggregation, packet handling and protocol conversion tasks.
• Consumer Electronics Deploy for display controllers, peripheral aggregation and feature-rich consumer devices requiring flexible I/O and moderate logic density.
• Prototyping and Evaluation Suitable for proof-of-concept and development platforms that require reprogrammable logic with ample I/O and embedded memory.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and I/O 19,700 logic elements paired with 360 I/Os simplifies integration of complex interfaces without external glue logic.
• On-chip Memory for Local Storage Approximately 0.43 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependency on external memory for buffering and small data caches.
• Flexible Clocking Four PLLs enable robust clock domain management and timing flexibility for multi-rate systems.
• Compact, High-density Package 484-ball fpBGA (23 × 23 mm) provides high pin count in a compact footprint for space-constrained PCBs.
• Low-voltage Compatibility Operation around a 1.2 V supply supports integration into modern low-voltage power architectures.
• Commercial Grade, RoHS Compliant Designed for commercial applications with environmental compliance for broad market acceptance.

Why Choose LFEC20E-5FN484C?

The LFEC20E-5FN484C combines mid-range programmable logic capacity with a high I/O count and embedded memory in a compact fpBGA package, offering a practical balance of integration and board-level density for mainstream designs. Its family-level features—such as multiple PLLs and dedicated DSP resources—support flexible clocking and compute tasks while keeping system complexity manageable.

This part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams building embedded, communications or consumer-facing products that need reprogrammable logic, significant I/O connectivity and low-voltage operation. The device benefits from the LatticeECP/EC family ecosystem for design tools and IP to accelerate development and scalability.

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