The LFE2-12SE-5FN256I is a multifunctional FPGA device from the ECP2 series by Lattice Semiconductor. It is specially designed for mid-range FPGA applications and offers a balanced combination of low power consumption, high performance and rich system-level features. With its efficient design and industrial reliability, the LFE2-12SE-5FN256I is an ideal choice for industrial automation, automotive electronics, communications equipment, and integrated systems.
The device offers fast serial connectivity via an integrated SerDes (serial/deserial) module and integrated DSP functions, supports flexible memory configuration, and all features are optimized for space-constrained and performance-critical designs.
Technical data
- Series: LatticeECP2 (ECP2-12SE series)
- Logic resources:
- 11,664 look-up tables (LUTs)
- On-chip memory:
- 221 kilobytes of distributed RAM
- 276 kilobytes of block memory
- DSP resources:
- 16 integrated 18×18 multipliers
- Fast connectivity:
- Two SerDes channels (up to 3.125 Gbit/s)
- User inputs/outputs:
- 195 user inputs/outputs
- Clock:
- 4 PLL generators and flexible distribution
- Package:
- 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) — FN256
- Speed grade:
- -5 (standard speed performance)
- Operating temperature:
- Industrial: –40 °C to +100 °C
- Voltage:
- Core: 1.2 V
- I/O: 1.2 V to 3.3 V compatible
🔗 Lattice LFE2-12SE product page – Lattice Semiconductor
Key features
- ✅ Energy-efficient FPGA structure, specially optimized for compact and mobile applications
- ✅ Fast integrated serial/deserial converter, suitable for PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet and Serial Rapid I/O applications
- ✅ High logic density, suitable for medium-complexity designs
- ✅ Rich integrated memory module and DSP module for efficient processing
- ✅ Integrated PLL for flexible synchronization control
- ✅ Industrial temperature suitable for demanding conditions
- ✅ Economical solutions suitable for medium FPGA applications
Applications LFE2-12SE-5FN256I
- Industrial automation and control
The LFE2-12SE-5FN256I is used in production automation, robotics, and industrial sensor systems. It can perform the following tasks:
- Real-time logic control
- Communication bridge
- Signal processing for motor control and data acquisition
The industrial temperature class guarantees reliability even in harsh environments.
- Automotive systems
Automotive electronics uses FPGAs in the following areas:
- high-tech driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- automotive networks (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet optical network)
- sensor integration and video processing
The built-in SerDes function supports fast data transfer in automotive network structures.
- Communication infrastructure
The fast SerDes interface makes this device the ideal choice for network switching devices, routers, and wireless feedback devices. The LFE2-12SE supports the following:
- Protocol bridge (PCIe, Ethernet)
- Buffering and data exchange
- Sequence synchronization
- Embedded systems
Compact computer technology (e.g., medical devices, test equipment, and end-user computers) favors the LFE2-12SE-5FN256I for the following reasons:
- Flexible I/O configuration
- Accelerated DSP functions
- Low power consumption extends service life
- Video and display systems
FPGA integrated duplicator and memory module, making it ideal for image processing, including:
- image capture
- video enlargement, reduction and correction
- real-time filtering and compression algorithms
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