The ICE5LP1K-SG48ITR is a compact, ultra-low-power FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) from Lattice Semiconductor, part of the iCE40 UltraPlus™ family. It is engineered for applications where power efficiency, small footprint, and rapid responsiveness are critical — such as in wearables, mobile devices, edge sensors, and always-on AI systems.
This device integrates programmable logic, memory, DSP blocks, and hard IP for functions like LED control, sensor management, and interfacing — all in a low-power, tiny package.
Technical Specifications
- FPGA Family: iCE40 UltraPlus
- Logic Cells: 1,280
- Programmable I/Os: 39
- Package: SG48 (QFN, 6 mm × 6 mm)
- On-Chip Memory:
- 64 Kbits of Embedded Block RAM (EBR)
- 32 Kbits Single-Port RAM
- DSP Blocks: 2 × 16×16 Multiply-Accumulate (MAC) units
- Non-Volatile Configuration Memory: Integrated
- Operating Voltage: 1.2 V core, 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V I/O
- Standby Power: < 75 µW (typical)
- Clocking: Integrated PLL and oscillators
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C (Industrial grade)
- I/O Support: I2C, SPI, PWM, IR, UART
- Programming: Via external SPI Flash or built-in NVCM (Non-Volatile Configuration Memory)
You can view full specifications on the Lattice ICE5LP1K Product Page.
Key Features
- ✅ Ultra-low power consumption suitable for battery-powered and always-on applications
- ✅ Compact QFN package for space-limited designs
- ✅ Integrated DSP and memory blocks for signal processing
- ✅ Built-in configuration memory for instant-on functionality
- ✅ Supports open-source development tools like Yosys, nextpnr, and IceStorm
- ✅ Fully compatible with Lattice’s iCEcube2 and Radiant design tools
Applications of ICE5LP1K-SG48ITR
- Wearables and Health Devices
Used in smartwatches, fitness bands, and medical monitors, this FPGA manages sensor interfacing, gesture recognition, and data pre-processing while consuming minimal power.
- Mobile and Always-On Consumer Devices
The ICE5LP1K is ideal for smartphones, earbuds, and tablets where it handles tasks like touch interface control, voice wake-word detection, and LED lighting without draining the battery.
- IoT Edge Processing
In connected sensors, home automation, and industrial IoT modules, this FPGA enables real-time control, data filtering, and sensor fusion, all within tight power budgets and small enclosures.
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
It enables backlight control, button scanning, capacitive touch sensing, and LED drivers for user interfaces in consumer electronics and appliances.
- Machine Learning at the Edge
Thanks to onboard DSP blocks, it can perform basic AI inferencing, keyword spotting, or pattern recognition using trained neural network models offloaded to FPGA fabric.
Why Source ICE5LP1K-SG48ITR from DRex Electronics?
DRex Electronics supports OEMs, engineers, and contract manufacturers with strategic sourcing of low-power FPGAs like the ICE5LP1K-SG48ITR. We help clients in IoT, consumer electronics, wearables, and embedded system design find reliable, high-performance programmable devices for demanding applications.
Why Choose DRex?
- ✔️ Access to a wide selection of Lattice FPGAs
- ✔️ ISO 9001-certified sourcing and logistics
- ✔️ Global supply chain with fast turnaround
- ✔️ Support for prototyping and high-volume production
- ✔️ Assistance with FPGA part selection and design integration
