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M2S050-FGG484I

MCHPM2S050-FGG484I

Microchip Technology
ARM® Cortex®-M3 System On Chip (SOC) IC SmartFusion®2 FPGA - 50K Logic Modules 166MHz 484-FPBGA (23x23)
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Overview

The M2S050-FGG484I is a SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA that integrates 50K logic modules with a hard 166MHz ARM Cortex-M3 processor core. This architecture provides the flexibility of programmable logic alongside a reliable microcontroller subsystem, specifically designed for secure and high-reliability industrial applications.

Why Choose This Part

The SmartFusion2 architecture offers industry-leading low power consumption with its Flash-based fabric, eliminating the need for external configuration PROMs and providing instant-on capability. It features robust SEU immunity and hardware-accelerated security, making it suitable for high-reliability environments with a wide operating temperature range from -40C to 100C.

Applications

Industrial Automation Control
Using the integrated CAN and Ethernet controllers to manage real-time factory floor communications while offloading timing-critical tasks to the FPGA fabric.
Secure Communications Gateway
Leveraging the hardware-based security features and SERDES interfaces for encrypted data transmission in critical infrastructure.
Motor Control and Power Conversion
Utilizing the 50K logic modules to implement high-speed parallel processing for multi-axis motor control loops that exceed MCU performance limits.

Key Specifications

Speed 166MHz
RAM Size 64KB
Flash Size 256KB
Peripherals DDR, PCIe, SERDES
Architecture MCU, FPGA
Connectivity CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M3
Package / Case 484-BGA
Primary Attributes FPGA - 50K Logic Modules
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 100degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 484-FPBGA (23x23)

Getting Started

Development is supported by Microchip's Libero SoC Design Suite for FPGA logic and SoftConsole for ARM Cortex-M3 software development. Hardware prototyping is best accomplished using the SmartFusion2 Advanced Development Kit which provides access to the PCIe, SERDES, and Ethernet interfaces.

Also Consider

M2GL050-FGG484I MCHPMicrochip Technology - An IGLOO2 variant for designs that require the same 50K logic modules and high-speed I/O but do not need the hard ARM Cortex-M3 core.
Arria 10 SX 160 SoC FPGA Intel - A higher-performance alternative with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 and increased logic density for more compute-intensive tasks.
Zynq-7000 SoC 7010 AMD (Xilinx) - A widely-supported SoC FPGA platform featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 for applications requiring a more powerful processor subsystem.