ICE40HX8K-CT256
Overview
The ICE40HX8K-CT256 is a high-performance, low-power FPGA from Lattice Semiconductor's iCE40 HX series, designed for tablet-class performance in mobile-centric applications. It features 7680 logic cells and 128 KB of embedded RAM, providing a flexible fabric for high-speed hardware acceleration in a compact 256-CABGA package.
Why Choose This Part
This FPGA offers a unique combination of 7680 logic cells with a low standby current of 1140 uA, making it suitable for battery-powered devices. Its architecture includes two analog PLLs and eight low-skew global signal resources to support complex clocking requirements up to 275 MHz.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Development is supported by the Lattice iCEcube2 design software and the Diamond Programmer for configuration. For an open-source workflow, this part is widely compatible with the Project IceStorm (Yosys/nextpnr) toolchain. Engineers often start prototyping with the iCE40HX8K-B-EVN evaluation board.
ICE40HX8K Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | I/O Pins | Package | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE40HX8K-CT256 (this part) | 206 | LFBGA-256 | 659 |
| ICE40HX8K-BG121 | 93 | TFBGA-121 | 690 |



