ICE40LP384-SG32: Ultra-low power FPGA for mobile, IoT and edge applications

April 15, 2025
ICE40LP384-SG32

ICE40LP384-SG32 is a compact, ultra-low power programmable field programmable gate array (FPGA) developed by Lattice Semiconductor . It is part of the iCE40™ LP family designed for embedded systems that requirethe lowest possible power consumption, compact size and flexible logic.

Its small size and low operating and standby power consumption make it ideal for wearables, IoT edge nodes, mobile devices and battery-powered products. Despite its minimal resource consumption, the ICE40LP384 has enough programmable logic to perform tasks such as interface connectivity, control logic, sensor management and data filtering.

 

Technical specifications

  • Logic elements: 384
  • Look Up Tables (LUTs): 384
  • Programmable inputs/outputs: 29
  • Package: SG32 (32-layer QFN, 5 x 5 mm)
  • Power Supply:
    • Core 1,2 V
    • Input/Output: 1.2 V – 3.3 V
  • On-board sources:
    • 1x PLL (phase-locked loop): 1x PLL (phase locked loop).
    • 2 Kbit internal RAM
  • Clock control:
    • Flexible internal oscillator
    • Onboard PLL
  • Power consumption
    • Operating current ~25 µA/MHz
    • Standby Current: <1 µA (typical)
  • Configuration.
    • SRAM-based, can be triggered by external flash memory or serial memory.
    • Supports instant initialization
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial grade).

Visit Lattice Semiconductor’s official ICE40LP384 product page for full documentation and tools.

 

Key features

  • Very low power consumption thanks to Lattice’s non-volatile SRAM-based architecture.
  • Low footprint for space-constrained applications
  • Flexible I/O voltage support ensures compatibility with a wide range of sensors and components.
  • Fast system initialization feature for fast system startup.
  • Design readiness thanks to free development tools such as iCEcube2 and support for the open source tool chain (Yosys + nextpnr).

 

ICE40LP384-SG32 applications

  1. Portable devices and smart accessories

The device is ideal for fitness bracelets, smart rings, health monitors and AR/VR accessories . It offers ultra-low power consumption for functions such as sensor interfaces, control logic and display management.

  1. Internet of Things and accessories

The ICE40LP384 provides local decision making, sensor filtering and secure interface between low and high speed protocols in connected home appliances, environmental sensors and industrial IoT nodes.

  1. Mobile devices

In smartphones and tablets, the FPGA enables sensor control, touch control logic or backlight control, all with extremely low power consumption, extending battery life without compromising functionality.

  1. consumer electronics

The ICE40LP384 can be used in remote control consoles, portable media players, toys and gaming peripherals. It eliminates the need for a large microcontroller to implement flicker-free logic, serial protocol conversion and LED/PWM control.

  1. Industrial control

Compact control modules are also well suited for industrial automation applications where small size and low power consumption are important, such as signal adapters and wafer-level soldering logic.

 

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DRex Electronics is a trusted supplier of rare and advanced FPGAs like ICE40LP384-SG32. We serve OEMs and manufacturers inwearables, industrial automation, Internet of Things and consumer electronics.

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  • Support for low and high volume production
  • Technical guide for integrating ICE40LP devices into your design.