LCMXO1200C-3TN144C: Unique FPGA suitable for flexible input/output and system control

June 5, 2025
ADSP-2183KCA-133

The LCMXO1200C-3TN144C is a product from Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO® FPGA series, which is specially designed for cost-sensitive, low-power, and space-efficient applications.With a non-volatile flash memory configuration, these devices enable instant start-up, making them ideal for system control functions, interfaces, and I/O expansion, and are widely used in a variety of embedded systems.

FPGA combines ease of use, reliable operation, and sufficient logic resources, enabling it to handle moderately complex control logic tasks without the complexity and high power consumption typical of advanced FPGAs.

 

LCMXO1200C-3TN144C Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Device Family MachXO
Logic Cells 1,280
Lookup Tables (LUTs) 1,280
User I/Os 113
Block RAM 64 Kbits
Embedded Functions Embedded Function Blocks (EFB), I2C, SPI
Configuration Type Flash-based (non-volatile)
Speed Grade –3 (medium performance)
Package TQFP144 (Thin Quad Flat Pack)
Operating Voltage 3.3V core, supports 1.2V–3.3V I/Os
Temperature Range 0°C to 85°C (Commercial Grade)

 

Key features

  • Instant start-up thanks to flash memory configuration
  • ✅ 113 programmable I/O ports, providing broad interface flexibility
  • Integrated SPI and I2C modules and timers, reducing the number of external components
  • ✅ Supports in-system programming (ISP) via JTAG
  • ✅ Compact TQFP144 package, suitable for cost-optimized PCB designs
  • ✅ Low power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for integrated applications with continuous operation

 

LCMXO1200C-3TN144C Applications

  1. System control and power management

The FPGA is suitable for:

  • Power sequence control and monitoring on the board
  • Reset and timing logic control
  • Platform management and voltage monitoring

Provides programmable logic to compensate for the shortcomings of traditional microcontrollers in terms of real-time response or flexibility.

  1. I/O expansion and interface bridge

The LCMXO1200C-3TN144C enables engineers to achieve the following:

  • GPIO expansion for CPUs and SoCs
  • Traditional interface bridge (I2C ↔ SPI, SPI ↔ UART, etc.)
  • Custom logic interconnection between subsystems

This makes it a smart choice for communication, networking, and industrial control platforms.

  1. Replacement for integrated microcontrollers
  • Replacement for small CPLDs or fixed-function devices
  • Rewriteable after deployment
  • Logic updates without hardware replacement

Suitable for use in consumer electronics, information and entertainment systems in cars, and home appliance control logic.

  1. Security and encryption features
  • Add secure boot logic
  • Implement device authentication protocol
  • Security key storage check or tamper detection logic

Unique design Increases system integration and simplifies security configuration.

 

Development tools and software support

🔧 Lattice Diamond Program

  • Free IDE for integration, planning, distribution, and sequence analysis
  • Verilog and VHDL support
  • Built-in IP generator for common functions (I2C, SPI, and timer)

🔗 Download Lattice Diamond

🧪 MachXO Development Kit

  • Applicable development board
  • USB programmer support
  • Reference design for I/O expansion and integrated bridge

 

Why buy LCMXO1200C-3TN144C from DRex Electronics?

At DRex Electronics, we offer MachXO FPGA (e.g. LCMXO1200C-3TN144C) with traceability and ISO 9001 certification. Our purchasing capabilities help shorten delivery times and avoid the risk of counterfeiting for original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and engineers.

Why DRex?

  • Worldwide inventory of Lattice FPGAs and CPLDs
  • ✅ Product lifecycle tracking and replacement design
  • ✅ Secure electrostatic discharge (ESD) packaging and fast worldwide shipping
  • ✅ Team specialized in bill of materials (BOM) matching and purchasing
  • ✅ Trusted by OEM customers in telecommunications, industrial, and consumer electronics