M2GL050T-1FGG484

The M2GL050T-1FGG484 is a Microchip Technology IGLOO2 flash-based FPGA in a 484-ball BGA package. It integrates fourth-generation flash FPGA fabric with high-performance communications and memory interfaces, delivering a balance of programmable logic, embedded memory, I/O density, and security features for embedded and communications-focused designs.

This device provides 56,340 logic elements, approximately 1.87 Mbits of on-chip RAM, and 267 user I/Os, and operates from a 1.14 V to 2.625 V supply over a commercial temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C in a 23 × 23 mm 484-FPBGA surface-mount package.

Key Features

• Programmable Fabric  Efficient 4-input LUT architecture with carry chains for enhanced arithmetic performance and general logic implementation.
• Logic Capacity  56,340 logic elements suitable for mid-range FPGA designs requiring substantial programmable resources.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 1.87 Mbits of total on-chip RAM with family-level options including large dual-port SRAM blocks and three-port micro SRAM for flexible memory partitioning and buffering.
• DSP / Mathblocks  Mathblock support for signed/unsigned multiplication and accumulation to accelerate DSP and arithmetic-heavy functions.
• High-Speed Serial Interfaces  Family support for up to 16 SERDES lanes and protocol support including PCI Express (x1/x2/x4) and XGMII/XAUI-style interfaces for high-throughput link designs.
• High-Speed Memory Controllers  On-chip controllers support LPDDR/DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces with family-level clocking to 333 MHz and multiple DRAM bus widths.
• Clocking Resources  Multiple clock sources and up to eight Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCCs) with integrated PLLs to generate and manage system clocks across domains.
• Multi-Standard I/Os  Support for a wide range of I/O standards (LVCMOS, LVDS variants, DDR I/Os, SSTL, etc.) and a high user I/O count (267) for dense peripheral connectivity.
• Security and Reliability  Family-level design and data security features including encrypted bitstream support, anti-tamper/zeroization capabilities, and optional cryptographic primitives for protected implementations.
• Package & Environmental  484-FPBGA (23×23) surface-mount package, commercial grade, RoHS compliant, and specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Networking: Use SERDES lanes and PCIe endpoint capability to implement Ethernet PHY extensions, packet processing, or network interface functions.
• Memory-Intensive Embedded Systems: Leverage on-chip RAM and DDRx controllers to manage buffering, frame storage, and high-bandwidth memory access in embedded platforms.
• Signal Processing and DSP: Deploy mathblocks and fast embedded memory for real-time DSP tasks such as filtering, FFTs, or sample-rate conversion.
• Secure Embedded Controllers: Use encrypted bitstream support and anti-tamper features to protect IP and data in secure system designs.
• High-Density I/O Interfaces: Apply the 267 user I/Os and multi-standard I/O support for complex sensor aggregation, control interfaces, and peripheral bridging.

Unique Advantages

• Flash-Based Nonvolatile Fabric: Fourth-generation flash-based FPGA fabric enables nonvolatile configuration and stable power-up behavior for field-deployable systems.
• Balanced Performance and Integration: Combines sizable logic capacity, embedded RAM, DSP mathblocks, and high-speed serial links in a single 484-BGA package to reduce system BOM and board area.
• Flexible Memory Subsystem: On-chip SRAM blocks, eSRAM/eNVM family options, and DDRx controllers support diverse memory architectures and buffering strategies.
• High I/O Density: 267 user I/Os with multi-standard support facilitate broad peripheral connectivity without external translators.
• Security-Ready Features: Encrypted bitstream loading, anti-tamper capabilities, and optional cryptographic primitives support secure deployment models.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Commercial-grade rating (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance accommodate a wide range of mainstream embedded applications.

Why Choose M2GL050T-1FGG484?

The M2GL050T-1FGG484 targets designs that require a balanced mix of programmable logic, on-chip memory, DSP acceleration, dense I/O, and high-speed serial connectivity in a single, flash-based FPGA. Its IGLOO2 architecture brings family-level capabilities—such as configurable DDR controllers, SERDES lanes, and built-in security features—into a compact 484-BGA package suited for commercial embedded and communications applications.

Designers seeking a scalable, secure, and integrated programmable solution will find this device well suited for mid-range FPGA roles where reliable nonvolatile configuration, flexible memory interfacing, and substantial I/O are key selection criteria.

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