LFE3-17EA-7FTN256I: Low-power, medium-density FPGA

May 27, 2025
LFE3-17EA-7FTN256I

The LFE3-17EA-7FTN256I is a low-power, feature-rich FPGA from the LatticeECP3™ series, designed to balance logic density, price, and I/O flexibility.This device supports an advanced memory interface, an integrated DSP unit, and an integrated BGA package, and is suitable for applications that require high reliability and industrial-grade performance, such as video processing, industrial automation, communications infrastructure, and integrated systems.

 

Technical specifications

  • Series: LatticeECP3™
  • Logic units: 17,332
  • System gates: approximately 215,000
  • RAM: 720 kB
  • Integrated multiplier: 36 × 18 × 18 multiplier
  • I/O pins: maximum 133
  • Package:
    • FTN256 – 256-ball FineLine BGA (17 × 17 mm)
  • Speed:
    • –7 (highest performance)
  • Operating temperature range:
    • –40 °C to +100 °C (industrial temperature)
  • Power supply:
    • Core: 1.2 V
    • I/O: supports 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V
  • Configuration:
    • SRAM-dependent, supports SPI flash memory configuration
  • Clock:
    • 4 PLL, flexible clock control network
  • Standard support:
    • LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signal transmission

🔗 LatticeECP3 product line overview – Lattice Semiconductor

 

Key features

  • Low power consumption, suitable for compact, energy-efficient designs
  • Integrated multiplier and RAM for signal and image processing
  • I/O and flexible memory support, including DDR, SPI, and LVDS
  • Integrated packaging, suitable for space-constrained PCBs
  • Industrial temperature support, suitable for harsh environments
  • Fixed-price FPGA, suitable for medium-scale logic applications

 

LFE3-17EA-7FTN256I Applications

  1. Video and image processing

With integrated DSP and block RAM, the FPGA supports the following functions:

  • Real-time temporary storage and enlargement/reduction of video frames
  • Preprocessing of images from industrial cameras
  • Multi-channel video interface and synchronization

Suitable for machine vision, monitoring, and broadcasting applications.

  1. Industrial automation and control

The LFE3-17EA-7FTN256I is widely used in:

  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and motor controllers
  • I/O expansion and signal decoding
  • Real-time system monitoring and diagnostics

Industrial temperature resistance ensures reliable operation in manufacturing environments.

  1. Communication and networking devices

Support logic tailored for use in:

  • packet filtering and routing
  • serial protocol processing
  • backplane bridges

LVDS and SPI support makes them suitable for routers, switches, and peripheral devices.

  1. Embedded systems and Internet of Things devices

Achieve cost-effective processing:

  • Secure integrated control unit
  • Intelligent measuring instruments and sensors
  • Integrated computing units Support for flexible input/output control

Low power consumption makes them the ideal choice for systems with limited power supplies.

  1. Aviation and defense electronics

Areas of application:

  • Rugged integrated computing platforms
  • Data acquisition and signal processing systems
  • Sensor integration logic for unmanned aerial vehicles or portable devices

Their specific performance and rugged design support critical applications.

 

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