LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C - MachXO2 6864 LUT FPGA 256-FTBGA | Lattice
MPN: LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32.50 |
| 10 | $28.75 | $287.50 |
| 100 | $23.4 | $2,340.00 |
| 500 | $19.95 | $9,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.2 | $17,200.00 |
LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C Overview
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs occupy a tier above CPLDs in the programmable logic taxonomy, offering higher logic density, embedded memory blocks, hard DSP/PLL blocks, and high-speed transceivers in larger devices. MachXO2 devices in particular belong to the ultra-low-power, non-volatile FPGA sub-segment, which sits between simple CPLDs and high-performance SRAM-based FPGAs in the broader semiconductor programmable-logic category.
Key features of this device include on-chip non-volatile configuration that eliminates external boot memory, hardened I/O buffers supporting LVCMOS, LVTTL, LVDS, LVPECL, and other single-ended and differential standards, four sysCLOCK PLLs with 16-bit fractional-N frequency synthesis, and embedded block RAM (EBR) plus distributed RAM for small data buffers. The device also integrates a built-in oscillator, configuration logic, and security bits for bitstream protection.
Technically, the MachXO2 architecture uses an LUT4-based logic fabric combined with non-volatile configuration cells (Flash + SRAM shadow), which lets the device enter user mode in approximately 1 ms after power-up. Compared with SRAM-based FPGAs that require an external boot flash, this instant-on behavior simplifies PCB layout and BOM for control-plane tasks. The -4 commercial speed grade targets typical applications without demanding the higher performance of the -5 or -6 industrial grades.
Typical applications include I/O expansion and voltage translation in industrial control boards, control-plane glue logic between processors and peripherals, bus bridging (I2C, SPI, UART, parallel buses), LED and human-machine interface (HMI) drivers, and low-density state-machine replacement. Designers favor MachXO2 for power sequencing, watchdog, and reset management where instant-on is critical.
When designing with this part, plan decoupling capacitance around the FTBGA power balls, use the sysCONFIG port for in-system updates, and verify pinout against the 256-ball FTBGA package diagram to avoid routing mistakes. Be aware that moving between -4 commercial and -5 industrial temperature grades requires ordering a different MPN suffix.
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LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MachXO2 |
| Family | MachXO2 HC (high performance) |
| Number of Logic Elements / Cells | 6864 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 858 |
| Total RAM Bits | 245760 |
| Number of I/O | 206 |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.5V / 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 256-LBGA / 256-FTBGA |
| Supplier Device Package | 256-FTBGA |
| Base Part Number | LCMXO2-7000 |
| Programmable Logic Type | FPGA, non-volatile |
| Configuration Memory | Internal Flash, SRAM shadow |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 |
LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C 256-ftbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C (256-ftbga package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial I/O Expansion and Voltage Translation, Bus Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/Parallel), LED and HMI Driving, Power Sequencing and Reset Management, Motor Control and Stepper Pulse Generation, Camera and Image Sensor Aggregation.
Industrial I/O Expansion and Voltage Translation
The LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C excels in industrial control boards that need extra GPIOs, level shifters, or bus muxes between an SoC and mixed-voltage peripherals. With 206 user I/Os and LVCMOS/LVDS/LVPECL-compatible buffers, the device can fan out parallel buses, isolate 1.8V/3.3V/2.5V domains, and present a defined boot-time interface to the host CPU. The non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow configuration enters user mode within ~1 ms of power-up, allowing the SoC to enumerate peripherals immediately after POR without waiting for FPGA configuration. Pair the MachXO2 with a low-dropout regulator such as a TI TPS7A4701 if clean analog rails are needed nearby, and use the four sysCLOCK PLLs for deterministic clock generation.
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Bus Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/Parallel)
Use the LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C as a protocol-translating hub when a host processor cannot natively speak every peripheral bus on the board. The 6,864 LUTs comfortably host multiple soft I2C, SPI, UART, and I2S controllers in parallel, and the 245 kbit embedded block RAM holds command FIFOs for DMA-friendly streaming. The 245,760 bits of EBR support packet buffers between high-speed SPI and parallel buses without external SRAM. Industrial customers typically deploy this bridging role in motor-control and HVAC controllers, where the MachXO2 isolates a real-time control MCU from a Linux host processor.
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LED and HMI Driving
The LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C is widely used to drive multi-channel LED matrices, character LCDs, and capacitive-touch HMI panels in consumer and industrial products. Its 206 I/Os allow direct connection to large LED arrays or segment displays without external scan transistors, while the sysCLOCK PLLs generate the precise pixel-clock frequencies needed for LED dimming and refresh. The 6,864 LUTs hold the breathing/pattern effects, and the 245,760-bit EBR holds pre-computed gamma tables for color correction. Designers favor the instant-on capability so that the HMI appears the moment power is applied, before any host CPU boots.
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Power Sequencing and Reset Management
Deploy the LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C as a hard-logic power sequencer that brings rails up in the correct order before the main processor starts. The non-volatile instant-on fabric is deterministic at cold-boot, with sub-millisecond user-mode entry, allowing it to assert PG (power-good) signals to downstream SoCs and DDR memories on schedule. The 206 I/Os can monitor dozens of voltage rails via companion ADCs and gate each rail's enable pin. Compared with a discrete sequencer CPLD, the MachXO2 offers far more logic capacity for fault logging and watchdog tasks.
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Motor Control and Stepper Pulse Generation
The LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C generates high-resolution step/direction pulses for stepper motors, PWM signals for brushless DC (BLDC) motor drivers, and quadrature decoders for encoder feedback in compact motion control subsystems. The four sysCLOCK PLLs provide deterministic high-frequency clocks for accurate commutation, while the 6,864 LUTs hold acceleration/deceleration profiles in distributed RAM. Combined with the 245,760-bit EBR for trajectory buffering, this makes the MachXO2 a single-chip motion planner for low- to mid-axis-count machines such as 3D printers and laboratory automation.
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Camera and Image Sensor Aggregation
Use the LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256C to aggregate image-sensor data from multiple MIPI-CSI or parallel CMOS sensors in surveillance and machine-vision equipment. The 206 I/Os accept parallel RGB/YUV pixel buses at common resolutions, and the 245,760-bit EBR holds line buffers before forwarding to an FPGA, SoC, or dedicated ISP. Designers appreciate the MachXO2's small footprint on the board versus an SRAM-based FPGA, while still delivering sufficient logic for color space conversion and frame-formatting glue logic.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256I | LCMXO2-7000HE-4FTG256C | LCMXO2-7000ZE-4FTG256C | LCMXO2-7000HC-5FTG256C | LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256IAK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lattice Semiconductor | Lattice Semiconductor | Lattice Semiconductor | Lattice Semiconductor | Lattice Semiconductor | Lattice Semiconductor |
| Package | 256-FTBGA | 256-FTBGA (same) | 256-FTBGA (same) | 256-FTBGA (same) | 256-FTBGA (same) | 256-FTBGA (same) |
| Logic Cells / LUTs | 6864 LUTs | 6864 LUTs | 6864 LUTs | 6864 LUTs | 6864 LUTs | 6864 LUTs |
| Embedded Block RAM | 245760 bits | 245760 bits | 245760 bits | 245760 bits | 245760 bits | 245760 bits |
| User I/O | 206 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 206 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (HE variant) | Commercial (ZE zero-power variant) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (AK7 customer-programmed) |
| Speed Grade | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -4 |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow | Non-volatile Flash + SRAM shadow |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g. Xilinx Spartan 6))
- Pin-to-pin compatibility across temperature grades (vs LCMXO2-7000HC-4FTG256I (industrial grade))
- Ultra-low static power for battery-backed designs (vs MachXO2-7000ZE (zero-power variant))
Design Notes
Estimated: at VCC = 3.3V, 100% I/O toggle, 25C ambient, and typical MachXO2 7000-series static current of approximately 15 mA plus dynamic current that scales with toggle rate, the FTBGA-256 package (theta_JA approximately 30 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test PCB) will self-heat only modestly. Forced air or external heatsinking is generally not required. Verify thermal margin in enclosed housings where ambient can exceed 60C.
Place at least one 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor per VCC/VCCIO power ball pair, with a single 10 uF bulk capacitor per rail near the device. Route JTAG and configuration signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) as short as possible and avoid running them adjacent to high-speed switching I/O to prevent configuration corruption. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the FTBGA-256 for signal integrity and thermal spreading.
Do not assume the -C commercial temperature grade is sufficient for indoor industrial cabinets where ambient can reach 70C with no airflow; choose the I grade instead. Verify the JTAG chain voltage matches VCCIO bank voltage to avoid driving 3.3V signals into a 1.8V bank. Always generate the bitstream in Lattice Diamond with the correct speed and temperature grade selected, otherwise timing closure will fail.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Lattice product documentation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the MachXO2 family is not automotive-qualified in the -7000 size class. For automotive applications consult Lattice ECP5 or Certus-NX families.
