The LC5256MC-75F256C is a mid-range Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from Lattice Semiconductor’s ispXPLD™ 5000MX family, designed for high-speed, low-latency logic control in embedded systems. Featuring non-volatile memory, in-system programmability, and a fast 7.5 ns pin-to-pin delay, this device is an ideal choice for glue logic, interface bridging, and control logic in telecom, industrial, and consumer electronics.
With its 256 macrocells and FBGA-256 package, the LC5256MC-75F256C provides a compact footprint while delivering the flexibility required for high-performance digital designs.
🔍 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Part Number | LC5256MC-75F256C |
| Family | ispXPLD™ 5000MX |
| Logic Density | 256 macrocells |
| Maximum User I/Os | Up to 192 |
| Package | FBGA-256 (Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array) |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 7.5 ns |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | Up to 200 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Configuration | Non-volatile Flash; instant-on |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (In-System Programmable) |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial grade) |
🔗 Lattice ispXPLD Product Overview
✅ Key Features
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✔️ 256 macrocells for moderate complexity logic implementations
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✔️ Non-volatile flash-based configuration for instant-on operation
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✔️ In-system programmable (ISP) via standard JTAG interface
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✔️ Ultra-fast 7.5 ns pin-to-pin logic delay
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✔️ Compact FBGA package for space-sensitive PCB layouts
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✔️ Ideal for real-time digital logic with predictable performance
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💡 Application Areas
1. Telecommunications Equipment
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Backplane interface control
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Protocol translation (e.g., SPI to parallel)
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LED management and status indication logic
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Clock domain crossing and reset control
2. Industrial Automation & Instrumentation
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Programmable state machines for control logic
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Peripheral interfacing to microcontrollers and FPGAs
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System monitoring and hardware event detection
3. Consumer and Embedded Electronics
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Power sequencing and wake-up logic
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Custom glue logic between ICs
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Expansion logic for microcontroller I/O limitations
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4. Medical and Test Equipment
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Logic control in signal routing and test sequencing
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Interface timing coordination between analog and digital components
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Safe startup logic and diagnostics in safety-critical devices
🧰 Development Tools
Lattice Semiconductor provides development support for the ispXPLD family via:
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ispLEVER® Classic Design Suite – Schematic/HDL design entry, simulation, and fitting
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JTAG Cable Tools – In-system programming and updates
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IP Libraries – Timer/counter, PWM, state machine templates
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🔄 Related Products at DRex Electronics
| Part Number | Macrocells | Package | Propagation Delay | Application Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC5256MC-75F256C | 256 | FBGA-256 | 7.5 ns | Control logic and glue functions |
| LC4032V-75TN48I | 32 | TQFP-48 | 7.5 ns | Low-density logic, cost-optimized |
| LC4512C-75FN256C | 512 | FBGA-256 | 7.5 ns | Higher complexity control designs |
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🌍 Why Source from DRex Electronics?
DRex Electronics is your trusted global partner for sourcing CPLDs, FPGAs, and embedded components for mission-critical designs.
We offer:
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✅ ISO 9001-certified quality control
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✅ Support for hard-to-find and EOL parts
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✅ Engineering assistance for part matching and migration
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✅ Fast logistics and competitive global pricing
