LSCCLattice ECP5 25K FPGA
Overview
The LFE5U-25F-6BG256I is a Lattice ECP5 FPGA in a 256-ball BGA package. It is a programmable logic device used to implement custom digital hardware, control logic, interfaces, and data-processing pipelines. The part runs from a 1.1 V core supply and is aimed at compact, mid-range FPGA designs.
Why Choose This Part
This part gives engineers FPGA flexibility in a mid-range density class, making it useful when fixed-function ICs are too limiting but a larger device is unnecessary. The ECP5 family is commonly chosen for custom I/O handling, deterministic timing, and bridging multiple digital interfaces in one device. Its 1.1 V core and BGA package fit space-conscious embedded designs that need programmable logic.
Applications
Getting Started
A practical starting point is a Lattice ECP5 evaluation or development board that matches your desired package and I/O voltage needs. Use Lattice Radiant for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation, and plan early for clocking, configuration mode, and power sequencing. For bring-up, verify JTAG access, stable core and I/O rails, and a known-good reference design before moving to your own board.
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-6BG256I (this part) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| 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 | 203 | FBGA-381 | 1990656 | 11000 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | 44000 | 280 |



