LFECP15E-5FN256C

The LFECP15E-5FN256C is a commercial-grade FPGA from the LatticeECP family optimized for mainstream embedded and signal-processing designs. It combines a programmable FPGA fabric with the LatticeECP architecture to deliver a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory and flexible I/O in a compact 256-ball fpBGA package.

This device is suited for applications that require moderate logic density, significant on-chip RAM, and a high I/O count while operating within standard commercial temperature ranges.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 15,400 logic elements, providing the combinatorial and sequential resources for mid-range FPGA designs.
• On‑Chip Memory  Approximately 0.358 Mbits (358,400 bits) of total RAM for embedded data buffering, FIFOs and small memory structures.
• I/O Resources  195 user I/O pins support a wide range of external interfaces and system connectivity requirements.
• Package  256-ball fpBGA (256-FPBGA, 17 × 17 mm) surface-mount package for space-efficient board integration.
• Power  Core voltage supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V to match system power domains and regulator designs.
• Operating Temperature & Grade  Commercial grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C for standard commercial environments.
• Family Capabilities (LatticeECP)  LatticeECP family devices offer dedicated sysDSP blocks, flexible embedded and distributed memory resources, sysCLOCK PLLs and support for dedicated DDR memory interfaces as part of the family architecture.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems  Ideal for control and orchestration logic in embedded platforms that require a blend of logic and on-chip memory.
• Communications and Networking  Useful for interface handling, protocol bridging and I/O aggregation where multiple high-pin-count signals must be managed.
• Signal Processing  Applicable to mid-range DSP tasks leveraging the LatticeECP family’s dedicated DSP and memory resources for multiply-accumulate and buffering functions.
• Custom Peripherals and Glue Logic  Provides the programmable fabric and ample I/O to implement custom peripheral interfaces and system glue logic.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory  15,400 logic elements combined with approximately 0.358 Mbits of embedded RAM enable practical on-chip data handling without immediate reliance on external memory.
• High I/O Count in a Compact Package  195 I/Os in a 17 × 17 mm 256-FPBGA footprint supports dense I/O routing while conserving board area.
• Family-Level DSP and Memory Features  Built on the LatticeECP architecture which includes sysDSP blocks and flexible embedded/block memory options to accelerate signal-processing functions.
• Controlled Power Domain  Narrow core voltage range (1.14 V – 1.26 V) simplifies power rail design and regulator selection for the FPGA core.
• Commercial Temperature Suitability  Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C to meet commercial product deployment requirements.
• RoHS Compliance  Meets RoHS environmental requirements for lead-free assembly processes.

Why Choose LFECP15E-5FN256C?

The LFECP15E-5FN256C offers a pragmatic combination of mid-range logic density, on-chip memory and a high I/O count within a compact 256-ball fpBGA package—making it a strong fit for designers building commercial embedded systems, communications interfaces and mid-level signal-processing solutions. Its placement in the LatticeECP family provides access to family-level features such as dedicated DSP resources, flexible memory options and clocking primitives that simplify system-level design.

Choose this device when you need a commercially graded FPGA that balances integration, I/O capability and on-chip memory while remaining compatible with standard board-level packaging and power architectures.

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