LC4512C-75F256C is a high-speed, low-power programmable logic device (CPLD) from Lattice Semiconductor’s ispMACH 4000 series.This device has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of modern programmable logic controller applications and is widely used in integrated systems, electronic communications, and consumer electronics.
Its flexible design and fast input/output make it an ideal choice for real-time signal control, integrated logic, and bridge interfaces.
🔧 Technical specifications LC4512C-75F256C
Logic units (macro units) 512
Operating frequency maximum 75 MHz
Number of input/output pins maximum 160
Number of pins 256
Package type FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Operating voltage 3.3 V
Standby current < 100 µA
Transition delay ~6.5 nanoseconds (typical value)
Configuration Non-changeable, programmable within the system
Temperature range Commercial (0 °C to +70 °C)
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⚙️ Main features
✅ High logic density
With 512 macroblocks, the LC4512C-75F256C supports medium logic integration and can replace multiple logic chips from the 74 series or achieve logic integration between subsystems.
✅ Low power consumption
This device is manufactured using CMOS technology and has improved dynamic and static power consumption. It is suitable for battery-powered or power-sensitive applications.
✅ In-system programmable (ISP)
It supports JTAG programming and can be updated in-circuit. This is particularly useful for development or on-site updates.
✅ Fast I/O performance
It supports an operating frequency of up to 75 MHz, making it suitable for time-sensitive data processing or interface control.
🧰 Applications LC4512C-75F256C
🔌 1. Interface bridge
The LC4512C can connect buses or signal protocols between logic levels or different time domains. Common applications include:
- Conversion of signals from SPI to parallel
- I²C control logic
- Time sequence control between microcontroller and FPGA
📡 2. Communication devices
Used for signal reuse, control logic, and operation sequence control in switches, routers, and base stations.
🔧 3. Industrial automation
Common in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and motor controllers that require special logic.
📱 4. Consumer electronics
Provides specialized control logic for smart home appliances, portable electronic devices, and display control units.
🚘 5. Automotive electronics
Used in non-safety-critical subsystems such as in-car information and entertainment systems that require flexible input/output logic.
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📐 Development support and tool suite
LC4512C-75F256C supports Lattice ispLEVER® Classic andispVM System software for design, simulation, and programming. Designers can use standard VHDL or Verilog languages to describe the devices.
- The JTAG ISP interface simplifies prototype development and production updates.
- Macro-based design provides familiar and predictable results for control and logic.
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| Part Number | Macrocells | Max Freq | I/Os | Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC4064V-75TN48C | 64 | 75 MHz | 32 | TQFP-48 | Smaller design footprint |
| LC4256V-75F256C | 256 | 75 MHz | 160 | FBGA-256 | Mid-range CPLD with rich I/O |
| LCMXO2-1200HC-4TG144C | 1280 | 100 MHz | 115 | TQFP | Higher density, from MachXO2 series |
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📚 External resources for engineers
- 🔗 Datasheet LC4512C (PDF)
- 🔗 Overview of the Lattice Semiconductor ispMACH 4000 series
- 🔗 What is a CPLD? (All About Circuits)




