M2GL005S-1VF400I

The Microchip Technology M2GL005S-1VF400I is an IGLOO2 family flash-based FPGA in a 400-ball LFBGA package designed for industrial applications. It combines nonvolatile flash FPGA fabric with a rich set of system features from the IGLOO2 family, targeting high-performance communications, DSP and secure embedded designs.

This device provides 6060 logic elements, approximately 0.72 Mbits of on-chip RAM, and 169 user I/Os, along with an industrial operating temperature range and broad supply voltage support to meet robust embedded requirements.

Key Features

• FPGA Core Flash-based IGLOO2 architecture with 6060 logic elements for implementing custom digital logic and control functions.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.72 Mbits of total on-chip RAM to support buffering, state storage, and local data processing.
• User I/Os 169 user I/Os for flexible interfacing with peripherals, sensors, and system buses.
• High-Performance Interfaces (IGLOO2 family) IGLOO2 family features include high-speed serial SERDES lanes, PCI Express endpoint capability, and support for 10 Gbps XAUI/XGMII interfaces, enabling high-throughput communications (family-level capability).
• Memory Controllers (IGLOO2 family) Family supports DDRx memory controllers (DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR) and high-speed memory interfaces for external DRAM connectivity and efficient system memory access.
• DSP and Math Blocks (IGLOO2 family) IGLOO2 family architecture provides mathblocks and DSP-capable resources for multiply-accumulate and signal-processing tasks (family-level capability).
• Power and Voltage Wide supply voltage support from 1.14 V to 2.625 V to accommodate various core and I/O supply configurations.
• Package and Mounting 400-LFBGA package (supplier device package: 400-VFBGA, 17×17) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board integration.
• Industrial Temperature Grade Rated for operation from −40°C to 100°C for use in demanding operating environments.
• Regulatory RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Networking and Communications Equipment: Use the device’s IGLOO2 family SERDES and PCIe-capable fabrics to implement high-speed data paths and protocol bridging in switches, NICs, and PHY interfaces.
• Secure Embedded Systems: Leverage IGLOO2 family security features and nonvolatile flash configuration to implement encrypted bitstreams and supply-chain assurance in secure appliances.
• DSP and Signal Processing: Deploy the device for acceleration of DSP kernels and math-intensive processing using the family’s embedded mathblocks and on-chip RAM.
• Memory Interface and Buffering: Implement DDRx memory controllers and local SRAM buffering for applications that require high-speed external memory access and data staging.
• Industrial Control and Instrumentation: Use the industrial temperature rating, wide I/O count, and flexible voltage support for robust control, I/O aggregation, and sensor interface tasks in industrial systems.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile Flash-Based Architecture: Provides configuration persistence without external configuration memory, simplifying power-up behavior and system design (IGLOO2 family characteristic).
• Compact, High-Density Package: 400-ball LFBGA in a 17×17 format enables a balance of I/O density and board-area efficiency for space-constrained systems.
• Wide Operating Range: Industrial temperature rating (−40°C to 100°C) and broad supply voltage support allow deployment across a range of embedded environments.
• On-Chip Memory for Local Processing: Approximately 0.72 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory for intermediate buffering and real-time tasks.
• Rich I/O Count: 169 user I/Os allow direct interfacing to multiple peripherals and subsystems, reducing the need for external I/O expanders.
• Family-Level High-Speed Capabilities: IGLOO2 family features such as SERDES lanes, DDR memory controllers, and DSP mathblocks enable designers to scale functionality into communications and signal-processing domains.

Why Choose M2GL005S-1VF400I?

The M2GL005S-1VF400I combines IGLOO2 family capabilities with a compact 400-LFBGA footprint and industrial-grade robustness, making it a practical choice for embedded systems that require nonvolatile FPGA logic, substantial on-chip memory, and a high I/O count. Its supply voltage flexibility and operating temperature range support deployment in industrial and communications equipment.

Designers building secure, high-performance, or memory-intensive embedded applications will find the device well suited for offloading custom logic, interfacing high-speed peripherals, and implementing local DSP tasks while benefiting from the IGLOO2 family’s system-level features.

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