LFECP15E-4FN256I

The LFECP15E-4FN256I is a LatticeECP-series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) offered in a 256-ball fpBGA package (17 × 17 mm). It combines a mid-range programmable fabric with embedded memory and flexible I/O to address mainstream industrial applications that require on-board logic, configurable interfaces, and moderate DSP/memory resources.

This device is specified for industrial operating temperatures and RoHS compliance, and it operates from a 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply range with a -40 °C to 100 °C operating range, making it suitable for robust embedded system designs.

Key Features

• Programmable Logic  Approximately 15,400 logic elements for implementing custom control, glue logic, finite state machines, and mid-size hardware functions.
• Fabric Resources  Family-level architecture supports a range of DSP and logic resources; LatticeECP devices include dedicated DSP/multiply-accumulate blocks and a scalable fabric for mainstream FPGA designs.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 358,400 bits of on-chip RAM (≈358 kbits / ≈0.358 Mbits) to support FIFOs, buffers, and small on-chip data storage.
• I/O Capacity  195 user I/Os available in the 256-ball fpBGA package for wide connectivity to peripherals, memories, and sensors.
• Flexible I/O Standards (family)  LatticeECP family supports a broad set of interfaces including LVCMOS (3.3/2.5/1.8/1.5/1.2), LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, LVDS and other differential interfaces.
• Clocking  Up to four analog PLLs per device (family-level capability) for clock multiplication, division, and phase shifting.
• Memory Interface Support (family)  Dedicated DDR memory interface logic in the family supports interfaces up to DDR400 (200 MHz).
• Package & Mounting  256-ball fpBGA (256-FPBGA, 17 × 17 mm) surface-mount package for compact board integration.
• Power  Specified supply range 1.14 V to 1.26 V (nominally 1.2 V) to match system voltage rails.
• Environment & Reliability  Industrial grade device with operating range –40 °C to 100 °C and RoHS compliance for regulated production.
• System-Level Support (family)  Family features include IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, SPI boot flash interface, and internal logic analysis tools for in-system debugging.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement machine control, I/O aggregation, and custom timing logic with the device’s logic elements and robust temperature range.
• Communications Equipment  Use the flexible I/O and on-chip memory for protocol bridging, packet buffering, and interface translation in networking modules.
• Embedded System Glue Logic  Consolidate discrete logic, peripherals, and interface adaptors into a single programmable device to reduce board BOM and simplify designs.
• Memory Interface and Buffering  Leverage on-chip RAM and family DDR support for buffering and intermediary memory interfaces between controllers and external memory.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Mid-Range Capacity:  Approximately 15,400 logic elements and ~358 kbits of embedded RAM provide a practical balance of logic and memory for mid-size designs.
• High I/O Count in Compact Package:  195 I/Os in a 17 × 17 mm 256-ball fpBGA enable dense connectivity while minimizing PCB footprint.
• Industrial Temperature Rating:  Rated from –40 °C to 100 °C to support deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Flexible Power Range:  Operates across a defined 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply window to accommodate nominal 1.2 V systems.
• System-Level Debug & Boot Support (family):  Boundary scan, SPI boot flash interface, and internal logic analysis capabilities aid development, bring-up, and production diagnostics.
• RoHS Compliant:  Meets RoHS requirements for environmental and regulatory compatibility.

Why Choose LFECP15E-4FN256I?

The LFECP15E-4FN256I provides a capable mid-range FPGA option in the LatticeECP family, combining substantial programmable logic, embedded RAM, and a high I/O count in a compact 256-ball fpBGA package. Its industrial temperature rating and defined supply range make it suitable for embedded systems that require reliable operation across a wide range of conditions.

This device is well suited for engineers designing control systems, protocol bridging, memory buffering, and other mainstream FPGA applications that benefit from on-chip memory, flexible I/O standards, and family-level DSP and clocking features. The combination of programmable resources and system-level features supports scalable designs with the LatticeECP ecosystem.

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