LFE5U-25F-6BG256C
Overview
The LFE5U-25F-6BG256C is part of the Lattice ECP5 family, a low-power FPGA designed for high-volume, small-form-factor applications that require more logic and IO density than the iCE40 series. It features 24K logic cells, 1008 Kb of embedded RAM, and dedicated DSP blocks to handle complex signal processing tasks. This specific variant comes in a 256-ball caBGA package and operates at a core voltage of 1.1V.
Why Choose This Part
It offers a significant performance-to-power ratio with a standby current as low as 77mA and supports high-speed SERDES capabilities for multi-gigabit throughput. The architecture includes advanced features like DLLs and PLLs for precise clock management and soft error detection for improved system reliability.
Applications
Getting Started
Designers can use the Lattice Diamond software for synthesis, placement, and routing. For hardware evaluation, the ECP5-5G Development Toolkit or third-party boards like the OrangeCrab are common choices. Development typically involves programming via the JTAG or SPI interfaces as supported by the silicon.
LFE5U Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | I/O Pins | Package | Total RAM Bits | Number of LABs/CLBs | Temp Range | Number of Logic Elements/Cells | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFE5U-25F-6BG256C (this part) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| LFE5U-12F-6BG381C (Lattice Semiconductor Corporation) | 197 | FBGA-381 | 589824 | 3000 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | 12000 | 190 |
| LFE5U-85F-6BG381C (Lattice Semiconductor Corporation) | 205 | FBGA-381 | 3833856 | 21000 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | 84000 | 2 |
| LFE5U-85F-8BG554I (Lattice Semiconductor Corporation) | 259 | FBGA-554 | 3833856 | 21000 | -40degC ~ 100degC .. | 84000 | — |
| LFE5U-25F-6BG381C (Lattice Semiconductor Corporation) | 197 | FBGA-381 | 1032192 | 6000 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | 24000 | — |
| LFE5U-45F-6BG381C (Lattice) | 203 | FBGA-381 | 1990656 | 11000 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | 44000 | 280 |



