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LFE5U-25F-6BG381C

LFE5U-25F-6BG381C

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
ECP5 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 197 1032192 24000 381-FBGA
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Overview

The LFE5U-25F-6BG381C is a member of the ECP5 FPGA family from Lattice Semiconductor, designed to provide high-performance programmable logic in a small form factor and low power envelope. This device features 24,000 logic elements and over 1,000 kb of embedded block RAM, making it suitable for hardware acceleration and interface bridging. It is optimized for cost-sensitive applications that require flexibility beyond what a standard microcontroller can offer.

Why Choose This Part

The ECP5 architecture offers a high ratio of DSP slices and RAM to logic cells, enabling complex signal processing in a compact 17x17mm package. It supports a wide variety of I/O standards, including MIPI D-PHY and LVDS, while maintaining a low core voltage of 1.1V for reduced thermal overhead.

Applications

Video Protocol Conversion
Bridging between different display interfaces such as MIPI D-PHY, LVDS, and subLVDS in consumer and industrial cameras.
Edge AI Acceleration
Implementing hardware-optimized neural network inference and signal processing at the edge where power consumption is critical.
Industrial Motor Control
Providing low-latency, deterministic control loops and encoder feedback processing for multi-axis robotic systems.
I/O Expansion
Adding high-speed, custom serial or parallel I/O capabilities to application processors with limited GPIO counts.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 197
Package / Case 381-FBGA
Total RAM Bits 1032192
Voltage - Supply 1.045V ~ 1.155V
Number of LABs/CLBs 6000
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 381-CABGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 24000

Getting Started

Development typically utilizes the Lattice Diamond design software for synthesis and routing. For an open-source workflow, this device is supported by Project Trellis, allowing engineers to use the Yosys and nextpnr toolchain. Practical evaluation can be performed using the ECP5-5G Development Kit or third-party boards like the OrangeCrab or ECP5-EVN.

Part of Lattice ECP5 family » LFE5U

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-6BG381C (this part) 197 FBGA-381 1032192 6000 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 24000
LFE5U-12F-6BG381C 197 FBGA-381 589824 3000 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 12000 190
LFE5U-85F-6BG381C 205 FBGA-381 3833856 21000 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 84000 2
LFE5U-85F-8BG554I 259 FBGA-554 3833856 21000 -40degC ~ 100degC .. 84000
LFE5U-45F-6BG381C (Lattice) 203 FBGA-381 1990656 11000 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 44000 280
Also available as: LFE5U-45F-7BG256I, LFE5U-25F-6BG256C, LFE5U-25F-6BG256I

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