M2GL050-1VF400

The M2GL050-1VF400 is an IGLOO2 flash-based FPGA that combines fourth-generation programmable fabric with integrated high-performance communication and memory interfaces. Designed for commercial embedded applications, this device supports demanding functions such as serial communications, DSP math blocks and high-speed memory controllers while emphasizing low-power operation, security features and system integration.

Key hardware characteristics include 56,340 logic elements, approximately 1.87 Mbits of embedded memory, and 207 user I/Os in a 400-ball LFBGA package, providing scalable logic and I/O density for a range of mid- to high-complexity designs.

Key Features

• Selectable Flash-Based FPGA Fabric Fourth-generation flash-based architecture enabling non-volatile configuration and design security options described in the IGLOO2 family documentation.
• Logic Density 56,340 logic elements to implement complex control, protocol and signal-processing functions.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 1.87 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, state storage and local data handling.
• High-Performance DSP Resources Family-level support for mathblocks and signed/unsigned multipliers that enable DSP and signal-processing tasks (refer to series datasheet for available mathblock counts and configurations).
• High-Speed Serial and Memory Interfaces IGLOO2 series features include SERDES lanes and support for high-speed protocols and DDRx memory controllers (series-level capabilities such as up to 16 SERDES lanes and DDR2/DDR3 controllers are included in the IGLOO2 architecture).
• Flexible I/O Standards 207 user I/Os with multi-standard I/O support across common single-ended and differential interfaces (series documentation lists supported standards such as LVCMOS, LVDS, DDR I/Os and others).
• Power and Voltage Supported supply range from 1.14 V to 2.625 V and a documented core voltage of 1.2 V in the IGLOO2 family.
• Package and Mounting Surface-mount 400-LFBGA package (400-VFBGA, 17×17) suitable for compact board layouts.
• Commercial Temperature Grade Rated for operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• RoHS Compliant Conforms to RoHS environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Communications Implement PHY interfaces, serial links and protocol bridging using the IGLOO2 architecture’s high-speed SERDES and configurable fabric.
• Memory Interface and Buffering Use integrated DDRx memory controller capabilities and embedded RAM to manage high-bandwidth data transfers and buffering.
• Digital Signal Processing Deploy mathblocks and LUT-based logic for DSP tasks such as filtering, aggregation and real-time arithmetic acceleration.
• Secure Embedded Systems Leverage flash-based configuration and family-level security features for designs requiring encrypted bitstreams and supply-chain assurance.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated FPGA Fabric: 56,340 logic elements combined with embedded RAM reduce external component count and simplify board-level design.
• Embedded Memory Capacity: Approximately 1.87 Mbits of on-chip RAM supports local storage and reduces dependency on external memory for many control and buffering tasks.
• Robust I/O Count and Flexibility: 207 user I/Os in a compact 400-LFBGA package allow rich peripheral and interface connectivity without large board real estate.
• Family-Level High-Speed Interfaces: IGLOO2 series capabilities for SERDES lanes and DDRx controllers enable integration of high-bandwidth links and memory interfaces within the FPGA fabric.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Commercial operating range (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance simplify deployment in mainstream embedded product lines.

Why Choose M2GL050-1VF400?

The M2GL050-1VF400 delivers a balanced combination of logic density, embedded memory and I/O flexibility in a compact 400-LFBGA package, making it well suited for commercial embedded systems that require programmable logic, DSP capabilities and high-speed interfaces. Its flash-based IGLOO2 architecture provides design security and non-volatile configuration while family-level features support advanced communication and memory functions.

This device is appropriate for engineering teams building communications equipment, industrial/commercial controllers, signal-processing modules and secure embedded systems that benefit from integrated logic, memory and interface resources with established vendor documentation and family-level feature sets.

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