ORT42G5-3BM484C

The ORT42G5-3BM484C is an ORCA® family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on Lattice’s Series 4 reconfigurable embedded System-on-a-Chip architecture. This ORT42G5 device integrates a programmable FPGA fabric with four high-speed SERDES channels and embedded support for XAUI, Fibre Channel and 10 GbE link functionality.

Designed for high-speed serial backplane and board-level interconnects, the device combines 10,368 logic elements, 113,664 bits of on-chip RAM and up to 643,000 system gates with a broad I/O count and SERDES capability to address networking and communications applications.

Key Features

• FPGA Logic — 10,368 logic elements provide programmable resources for custom packet processing, protocol handling and glue-logic integration.
• Embedded Memory — 113,664 total RAM bits available for FIFOs, buffering and embedded data structures.
• High-Speed SERDES — Four SERDES channels with per-channel operation up to 3.7 Gbps for backplane or board-level serial links; includes Rx clock and data recovery and transmitter pre-emphasis.
• Protocol Support — Embedded support for 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machines suitable for XAUI, Fibre Channel and 10 GbE use cases.
• I/O and Connectivity — 204 user I/O pins to support broad interfacing needs.
• Performance Range — FPGA system gate density up to 643,000 gates for flexible logic partitioning and system-level integration.
• Power and Temperature — Supported supply voltage range from 1.425 V to 3.6 V; commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Package — 484-ball BBGA (484-FPBGA, 23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package for compact board integration.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Backplane Serial Links — Implement high-speed full-duplex links across FR‑4 backplanes using the integrated SERDES channels and CDR functionality.
• 10 GbE and XAUI Interfaces — Build XAUI endpoints and 10 Gigabit Ethernet bridges using the device’s 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machines.
• Fibre Channel and Storage Networking — Support Fibre Channel link layers and data-path buffering with on-chip memory and SERDES transceivers.
• Board-Level Interdevice Communication — Provide clockless, high-speed interdevice communication and multi-board synchronization using built-in clock recovery.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated High-Speed I/O: Four SERDES channels at up to 3.7 Gbps reduce the need for external transceivers when building backplane and high-speed board links.
• Balanced Logic and Memory: 10,368 logic elements together with 113,664 bits of embedded RAM enable on-chip packet buffering and protocol logic without large external memory requirements.
• Protocol-Ready Building Blocks: On-chip 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machines accelerate development of Ethernet and Fibre Channel interfaces.
• Flexible Power Options: Wide supply range (1.425 V to 3.6 V) supports varied system power architectures and levels.
• Compact Packaging: 484-ball BBGA (23 × 23 mm) package allows dense placement on modern PCBs while providing 204 I/O for system connectivity.
• Commercial Grade Availability: Specified for 0 °C to 70 °C operation to meet mainstream networking and telecommunications equipment environments.

Why Choose ORT42G5-3BM484C?

The ORT42G5-3BM484C positions itself as a purpose-built solution for engineers implementing high-speed serial interconnects and protocol conversion on boards and backplanes. By combining a sizable programmable fabric (10,368 logic elements), embedded RAM, and integrated multi-gigabit SERDES channels with protocol support for XAUI, Fibre Channel and 10 GbE, the device enables compact, integrated designs that reduce external component count and simplify signal routing.

This commercial-grade ORCA® FPGA is suited for network equipment and communication system designs that require robust SERDES performance, flexible logic capacity and a broad I/O complement. Its package, power range and RoHS compliance help teams deploy scalable, manufacturable solutions backed by the ORCA family architecture.

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