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M2GL010T-VFG256

MCHPM2GL010T-VFG256

Microchip Technology
IGLOO2 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 138 933888 12084 256-LFBGA
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Overview

The M2GL010T-VFG256 is an IGLOO2 low-power FPGA from Microchip featuring 12,084 logic elements and approximately 933,888 total RAM bits. This specific variant includes design security features and is housed in a compact 256-pin LFBGA package, making it suitable for secure industrial and communications applications. It operates on a core supply voltage range of 1.14V to 1.26V and is rated for industrial temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA stands out for its high level of integration including built-in security features and a hardened memory controller supporting DDR3. It offers significantly lower power consumption compared to traditional SRAM-based FPGAs while maintaining high reliability against single-event upsets (SEU).

Applications

Secure Industrial Gateways
Utilizing the integrated design security and hardware-based root of trust to protect industrial IoT data streams.
Motor Control Acceleration
Offloading complex control loops from a primary processor to FPGA fabric for high-speed deterministic response.
I/O Expansion and Bridging
Interfacing between diverse protocols like CAN, SPI, and I2C while providing 138 user I/Os in a small footprint.
Secure Communications
Implementing encrypted data links in systems requiring high reliability and low power consumption.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 138
Package / Case 256-LFBGA
Total RAM Bits 933888
Voltage - Supply 1.14V ~ 2.625V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 100degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FPBGA (14x14)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 12084

Getting Started

Development is supported by Microchip's Libero SoC Design Suite, which handles synthesis, simulation, and layout. Engineers can evaluate the platform using the IGLOO2 Evaluation Kit or the Creative Development Board, and programming is typically performed via the JTAG interface.

M2GL010T Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number I/O Pins Package Stock
M2GL010T-VFG256 (this part) 138 LFBGA-256
M2GL010T-FGG484 233 BGA-484 306

Also Consider

M2GL010-FGG484I MCHPMicrochip Technology - Offers the same 12K logic element fabric but in a larger 484-pin package for designs requiring more user I/O than the 256-pin version.
MachXO3LF-1300 Lattice Semiconductor - A comparable low-power, instant-on FPGA with integrated flash memory for simple logic bridging tasks.