MPFS250TS-1FCSG536I – RISC-V system-level FPGA

July 15, 2025
MPFS250TS-1FCSG536I

MPFS250TS-1FCSG536I is a powerful and secure SoC FPGA from Microchip’s PolarFire® SoC series, based on a combination of a 64-bit RISC-V processor and FPGA architecture, and is specifically designed for integrated real-time processing.This device features up to 250,000 logic cells, advanced security features, and low power consumption, making it suitable for applications in industrial automation, defense, edge IoT data processing, and secure communications.

This device combines precise real-time control and Linux support and is based on Microchip’s reliable FPGA architecture. Its industrial enclosure and powerful accessory kit make it ideal for demanding environments and critical systems.

 

🔍 Technical specifications

Feature Specification
Part Number MPFS250TS-1FCSG536I
Family PolarFire® SoC FPGA
Logic Elements (FPGA) ~254,000 LEs
CPU Subsystem 4× RISC-V RV64GC HARTs + 1× Monitor Core (RV64IMAC)
Core Frequency Up to 667 MHz
On-Chip Memory 2 MB L2 cache + eNVM, DDR3/DDR4/LPDDR4 support
Interfaces PCIe Gen2, USB 2.0, 2× GbE, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, GPIO
Security Secure boot, physical memory protection, anti-tamper, crypto IP
Package FCSG536 (536-ball fine-pitch BGA, 17 × 17 mm)
Speed Grade -1
Temperature Range –40°C to +100°C (Industrial)
Power Supply Core: 1.0V; I/O: 1.8V–3.3V

🔗 Official PolarFire SoC Product Page – Microchip

 

✅ Key features

  • ✔️ Enhanced 64-bit RISC-V core supports mixed Linux + RTOS workloads
  • ✔️ FPGA architecture that cannot be lost and works immediately
  • ✔️ Secure operation and tamper protection and encryption accelerator
  • ✔️ High-speed connectivity integrated (PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, USB)
  • ✔️ Low dynamic and static power consumption, suitable for power-constrained applications
  • ✔️ Supports the Mi-V ecosystem and Libero SoC design suite

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💡 Main applications

1. Secure industrial control systems

  • Real-time motor control and sensor integration
  • Secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
  • Integrated operating system + robust FPGA automatic controller

2. Defense and space systems

  • Encrypted signal processing
  • Subsystem for secure communication and commands
  • Tamper-proof logic and secure computing

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3. Edge artificial intelligence and Internet of Things gateways

  • Real-time edge inference with pre-processing in FPGA
  • Reliable remote operation of end devices
  • Dual-mode operation: Linux + bare device control

4. Medical imaging and devices

  • High-speed data acquisition and real-time data filtering
  • System security verification and secure firmware updates
  • Multi-core computing and real-time signal processing

 

🧰 Development tools and software

Microchip offers a complete set of hardware and software tools:

  • Libero® SoC Design Suite – FPGA design and logic
  • SoftConsole IDE – for RISC-V application development
  • Hart Software Services (HSS) – secure firmware upload and management software
  • Mi-V Ecosystem – includes FreeRTOS, Yocto Linux, and a suite of open source tools
  • PolarFire SoC Development Kit – evaluation board with full I/O access

🔗 Download Libero SoC tools – Microchip

 

🔄 Related products DRex Electronics

Product number FPGA logic unit Packaging Main features Areas of application

MPFS250TS-1FCSG536I ~254K FCSG536 RISC-V SoC, secure operation, industrial control, defense, edge security

MPFS095T-1FCSG325E ~94K FCSG325 Smaller logic area, same SoC core Compact design

MPF300TS-1FCG784NI ~300K FCG784 FPGA version (without SoC) High-density programmable logic applications

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