LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I

FPGAs or field programmable gate array are semiconductor devices that are organized as an array of interconnected logic blocks for the purpose of providing generalized and customized logic solutions. The logic solutions provided by FPGAs enable engineers to create high-performance digital systems. They are particularly well-suited for the rapid development of high-speed, low-cost and low-power embedded designs. The LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I is a FPGA made by Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (Lattice). It is a member of their low power and low cost MachXO family and was designed to meet the needs of embedded systems designers.

The LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I device is made of 4,096 logic cells (LUTs) providing densities up to 256 bits of user programmable logic. It is a high-speed FPGA as well, with a maximum operating frequency of up to 400MHz and a peak system performance of 800M LUTs. The device also supports two clock domains, enabling designers to use two different clock sources for their designs. It also supports high-speed serial I/O, featuring 8 2.3Gbps transceivers and one 3.2Gbps transceiver.

The MachXO lineup from Lattice is designed for ease of use and fast design development, and the LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I is no exception. It features embedded-system components that provide designers with enhanced flexibility and can even be used without an external device programming. It includes an embedded PCI Express Core, a dual-clock JTAG UART, an SPI, and a small integrated 14-bit ADC. The device also supports Lattice’s MachXO2 RapidChip Instant-On architecture, a technology that provides rapid prototyping capability.

The LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I is also a low power option when compared to other FPGAs. It features 128 on-chip SRAM blocks, making it suitable for amount of data storage applications. Its static power consumption is just 0.25µW, making it one of the lowest in its family. It features a minimum operating voltage of only 1.2V, making it even more efficient. It also features dual-clock capability with support for two different clocks from two different sources, which enables the LCMXO300C-4FTN256I to be used in multi-rate applications.

The LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I is an excellent FPGA for embedded systems. Its low power consumption, well-suited features, and ease of use make it a great option for designing embedded systems. While it may not offer the performance of more expensive FPGAs, it is still suitable for many embedded designs. Overall, the LCMXO1200C-4FTN256I is a great value-priced FPGA that will get designers up and running with their projects quickly and without sacrificing performance.