LFEC3E-5Q208C

The LFEC3E-5Q208C is a commercial-grade Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Lattice Semiconductor’s LatticeECP/EC family. It provides a mid-density FPGA fabric with programmable logic, embedded memory and flexible I/O in a 208-pin BFQFP surface-mount package, suited to mainstream embedded and consumer applications that require configurable logic and on-chip memory.

With approximately 3,100 logic elements, about 56 Kbits of on-chip RAM and 145 user I/Os, this device targets designs that need moderate logic capacity, compact packaging and low-voltage operation.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Approximately 3,100 logic elements suitable for mid-density designs and custom digital functions.
• On-chip Memory  Total RAM of 56,320 bits (approximately 55 Kbits) for embedded and distributed memory requirements.
• I/O Capability  145 user I/Os to support broad peripheral and bus connectivity in compact systems.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP (208-pin PQFP, 28 × 28 mm footprint) in a surface-mount package for PCB designs requiring a low-profile, leaded package.
• Power  Low-voltage supply range from 1.14 V to 1.26 V, aligning with modern low-voltage system rails.
• Temperature Range  Commercial operating range from 0 °C to 85 °C for typical consumer and commercial environments.
• Clocking  Device supports analog PLLs as provided within the LatticeECP/EC family (family-level PLL resources apply).
• DDR Memory Support (family feature)  The LatticeECP/EC family includes dedicated DDR memory interface logic capable of supporting DDR400 (200 MHz).
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Consumer Electronics  Implement custom control logic, display and user-interface functions where a compact, low-voltage FPGA is required.
• Embedded Systems  Provide glue logic, protocol bridging and peripheral management for commercial embedded products.
• Communications Peripherals  Enable memory interface control and flexible I/O for add-on communication modules and interface boards.
• Prototyping and Low- to Mid-Volume Production  Use the LFEC3E-5Q208C for development platforms and production runs that benefit from reprogrammability and a PQFP package.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory: Combines approximately 3,100 logic elements with roughly 56 Kbits of on-chip RAM to support integrated control and data buffering without added external RAM in many designs.
• High Pin Count in a Compact Package: 145 I/Os in a 208-pin BFQFP (28 × 28 mm) package enables substantial external connectivity while maintaining a compact PCB footprint.
• Low-Voltage Operation: Operates within a 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply range, matching low-voltage system rails for power-efficient designs.
• Family-Level System Features: Access to LatticeECP/EC family capabilities such as PLL clock management and dedicated DDR interface logic for broader system integration.
• Commercial-Grade Reliability: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to meet the needs of typical commercial and consumer applications.
• RoHS Compliance: Conforms to RoHS requirements for environmentally compliant manufacturing and supply.

Why Choose LFEC3E-5Q208C?

The LFEC3E-5Q208C delivers a practical mix of logic density, embedded memory and I/O capacity in a low-voltage, surface-mount PQFP package. It is positioned for engineers who need a reconfigurable mid-density FPGA for commercial and consumer products where space, power and connectivity must be balanced.

Backed by the LatticeECP/EC family architecture and design tool support, this device is suitable for teams seeking an FPGA that integrates core digital functions, memory and flexible I/O while leveraging a mature development ecosystem for faster design cycles and migration within the family.

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