Description

The LCMX0640C-3FTN256C is an electronic component model that falls under the product category of IC Chips. It is designed to meet the requirements of applications traditionally addressed by CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) and low capacity FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). This component is optimized for tasks such as glue logic, bus bridging, bus interfacing, power-up control, and control logic. By combining the best features of CPLD and FPGA devices into a single chip, the LCMX0640C-3FTN256C offers a cost-effective and versatile solution for various applications.

Specifications and Features

The LCMX0640C-3FTN256C boasts the following specifications and features:

• Non-volatile, Infinitely Reconfigurable:
• Instant-on – powers up in microseconds
• Single chip, no external configuration memory required
• Excellent design security, no bit stream to intercept
• Reconfigure SRAM based logic in milliseconds
• SRAM and non-volatile memory programmable through JTAG port
• Supports background programming of non-volatile memory
• Sleep Mode:
• Allows up to 100x static current reduction
• TransFR™ Reconfiguration (TFR):
• In-field logic update while system operates
• High I/O to Logic Density:
• 256 to 2280 LUT4s (Lookup Tables)
• 73 to 271 I/Os with extensive package options
• Density migration supported
• Lead free/RoHS compliant packaging
• Embedded and Distributed Memory:
• Up to 27.6 Kbits sysMEM™ Embedded Block RAM
• Up to 7.5 Kbits distributed RAM
• Dedicated FIFO control logic
• Flexible I/O Buffer:
• Programmable sysIO™ buffer supports a wide range of interfaces:
• LVCMOS 3.3/2.5/1.8/1.5/1.2
• LVTTL
• PCI
• LVDS, Bus-LVDS, LVPECL, RSDS
• sysCLOCK™ PLLs:
• Up to two analog PLLs per device
• Clock multiply, divide, and phase shifting
• System Level Support:
• IEEE Standard 1149.1 Boundary Scan
• Onboard oscillator
• Devices operate with 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, or 1.2V power supply
• IEEE 1532 compliant in-system programming

Application Scenarios

The LCMX0640C-3FTN256C can be used in various application scenarios where CPLDs and low capacity FPGAs are required. Some possible scenarios include:

• Glue logic implementation
• Bus bridging and bus interfacing
• Power-up control
• Control logic design
• System-level support and boundary scan

Comparison

- Single chip solution, eliminating the need for external configuration memory.

- Instant-on feature allows for quick power-up in microseconds.

- Excellent design security with no interceptable bit stream.

- High I/O to logic density ratio, offering flexibility in design.

- Support for multiple interface standards through flexible I/O buffer.

- In-field logic update ensures system operability and easier updates.

- Limited logic capacity compared to higher capacity FPGAs.

- Limited memory resources for larger scale designs.

- Lower clock speeds compared to higher performance FPGAs.

- Not suitable for applications with strict power consumption limitations.

- Limited package options compared to some high-end FPGAs.