ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Characteristics: Low-power, small form factor
• Package: SWG25TR (Small Wafer Grid)
• Essence: FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Logic Elements: 1,152
• User I/O Pins: 768
• Block RAM: 64 Kbits
• Maximum Frequency: 100 MHz
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR has a total of 144 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pin 1: VCCIO
• Pin 2: GND
• Pin 3: IO_0
• Pin 4: IO_1
• ...
• Pin 143: IO_142
• Pin 144: IO_143

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR is designed for low-power applications, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Small form factor: With its compact size, this PLD can be easily integrated into space-constrained designs.
• High logic capacity: The device offers 1,152 logic elements, providing ample resources for complex digital designs.
• Flexible I/O configuration: The 768 user I/O pins allow for versatile connectivity options.
• On-chip memory: The built-in 64 Kbit block RAM enables efficient data storage and retrieval.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Small form factor allows for integration in space-limited designs. - Ample logic capacity supports complex digital designs. - Flexible I/O configuration enables versatile connectivity options.

Disadvantages: - Limited block RAM capacity may restrict certain memory-intensive applications. - Higher cost compared to smaller PLDs with fewer logic elements.

Working Principles

The ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR is a programmable logic device based on FPGA technology. It consists of an array of configurable logic blocks interconnected through programmable routing resources. The device can be programmed to implement various digital functions by configuring the interconnections and functionality of its logic elements.

During operation, the user's design is loaded into the device's internal configuration memory. The configuration memory stores the programming bitstream that defines the desired functionality. Once programmed, the device operates autonomously, executing the specified logic functions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Internet of Things (IoT): The low-power characteristics make it suitable for IoT edge devices requiring efficient processing and connectivity.
2. Consumer Electronics: The small form factor and flexible I/O configuration make it ideal for integration into portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
3. Industrial Automation: The high logic capacity allows for the implementation of complex control systems in industrial automation applications.
4. Communications: The device can be used in networking equipment, routers, and switches to enable custom protocol handling and data processing.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. ICE40LP1K-CM36TR: Similar to ICE40LM1K-SWG25TR but with a different package (CM36TR) and lower logic capacity (1,024 logic elements).
2. ICE40UP5K-SG48I: Ultra-low power FPGA with 5,120 logic elements and a different package (SG48I).

These alternative models offer different trade-offs in terms of logic capacity, power consumption, and package options, allowing designers to choose the most suitable option for their specific requirements.

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