M2GL005-TQG144 - 6K LEs, 1.2V IGLOO2 FPGA | Microchip
MPN: M2GL005-TQG144 ✓ ActiveM2GL005-TQG144 Overview
An FPGA is a user-programmable semiconductor whose logic fabric, I/O, memory blocks, and dedicated resources can be configured after manufacture. The M2GL005 belongs to the IGLOO2 low-density FPGA hierarchy, where flash configuration integrates the control subsystem and programmable logic into one package. Compared with a discrete microcontroller plus supporting logic, it can consolidate parallel interfaces, protocol bridging, data acquisition, and control functions in a single device.
The verified device data identifies 6,060 logic elements, a 1.2 V operating voltage, 703 Kbit of fabric RAM, and 64 KB of embedded SRAM. It is supplied in a 144-pin TQFP package measuring 20 x 20 mm with a 0.5 mm lead pitch. The package provides substantially more I/O and board-space flexibility than smaller FPGA packages, making the device appropriate for medium-complexity systems requiring numerous external connections.
IGLOO2 devices combine programmable logic with dedicated flash configuration and memory resources. The 6K logic-element fabric is aimed at general-purpose functions rather than processor-heavy workloads. Available architecture details such as exact I/O standards, supported clock frequencies, voltage tolerances, and extended-temperature limits must be confirmed in the applicable Microchip datasheet and package documentation before schematic or timing closure.
Typical uses include interface conversion, industrial control, communications support, medical equipment, defense systems, and embedded logic platforms. The large TQFP package can simplify fanout between an FPGA and discrete interface components, while the flash-based architecture eliminates a separate configuration PROM for designs supported by the device configuration flow.
Designers should evaluate available I/O standards, core-voltage requirements, configuration pins, clock topology, and exposed power pins against the complete datasheet. A conservative power and pinout review is essential because the target data confirms the 1.2 V operating voltage but does not provide every pin name or bank-level electrical limit.
This page combines verified manufacturer and distributor information, same-package replacement analysis, practical engineering guidance, and application-oriented selection criteria to provide engineering context beyond a basic distributor listing.
Drop-in alternatives for M2GL005-TQG144 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with M2GL005-TQG144 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Logic Elements, Package.
M2GL005-TQ144I
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL005S-1TQ144I
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL005-TQG144 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | IGLOO2 low-density flash FPGA |
| Logic Elements | 6,060 cells (6K LEs) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Fabric RAM | 703 Kbit |
| Embedded SRAM | 64 KB |
| User Programmable ROM | None |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP |
| Package Body Size | 20 x 20 mm |
| Lead Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Compliance | RoHS compliant |
M2GL005-TQG144 20 x 20 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for M2GL005-TQG144 (20 x 20 mm 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 M2GL005-TQG144.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
M2GL005-TQG144 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Interface Bridging, I/O Expansion and System Management, Communications Protocol Conversion, Medical and Diagnostic Data Acquisition, Video and Image Preprocessing, Secure Connectivity and Authentication.
Industrial Interface Bridging
The M2GL005-TQG144 fits industrial interface-bridging designs that combine parallel logic, protocol conversion, and system supervision in one programmable device. Its 6,060 logic elements provide capacity for multiple finite-state machines, while the 703 Kbit fabric RAM and 64 KB embedded SRAM support buffering and data handling without requiring a separate controller for simple bridge functions. The 144-pin TQFP exposes more connections than a small FPGA package and is practical for boards that need numerous parallel inputs, outputs, clocks, and control signals. Before finalizing the design, verify the required I/O standards, bank voltages, clock inputs, and timing margins in the Microchip datasheet and DS0124 pin guide.
Recommended
I/O Expansion and System Management
The M2GL005-TQG144 is suitable for I/O expansion, power sequencing, and centralized system-management logic in embedded control boards. Its 6,060-cell IGLOO2 fabric can implement deterministic monitoring functions, status multiplexing, and control sequencing, while 64 KB of embedded SRAM can hold working state for protocol and data-handling tasks. The 144-pin TQFP package provides a large pin count in a 20 x 20 mm surface-mount outline with a 0.5 mm pitch. In a multi-rail system, use the configuration architecture and verified power requirements to avoid brownout conditions; exact enable behavior, current consumption, and I/O limits remain datasheet-dependent.
Recommended
Communications Protocol Conversion
The M2GL005-TQG144 can serve as a low-power, nonvolatile hardware engine for communications protocol conversion, secure connectivity, and control-plane functions. The 6K logic-element fabric is large enough for multiple parallel-to-serial or serial-to-parallel channels, framing logic, and state machines, while 703 Kbit of fabric RAM supports packet buffering. Its 1.2 V core operation and 144-pin TQFP package are useful when a system requires substantial I/O without a high-pin-count BGA. The exact baud-rate targets, I/O standards, clock tolerances, and timing closure must be verified for the selected design and package.
Recommended
Medical and Diagnostic Data Acquisition
The M2GL005-TQG144 is appropriate for deterministic data-acquisition front ends where sensor conditioning, parallel capture, filtering, and control must be coordinated in hardware. The 6,060 logic elements can implement acquisition state machines, digital filtering, counters, and interface logic, while the 64 KB embedded SRAM provides local buffering. The large 144-pin TQFP package can simplify connections to multiplexers, analog front ends, and data-capture components. Medical designs must still validate electrical limits, isolation requirements, timing margins, and any applicable regulatory process separately; the verified excerpts do not provide medical qualification claims.
Recommended
Video and Image Preprocessing
The M2GL005-TQG144 can support modest image-preprocessing, pixel-routing, timing, and control functions in embedded imaging systems. Its 6K logic-element fabric supports parallel pipelines and frame-level control, while 703 Kbit of fabric RAM provides storage for line buffers and short-term data paths. The 144-pin TQFP package offers many digital connections for sensors, displays, and parallel processing blocks and remains suitable for boards assembled with conventional surface-mount tooling. Designers should verify whether the required pixel rate, memory depth, external memory interface, and display timing fit the specific IGLOO2 device before committing the architecture.
Recommended
Secure Connectivity and Authentication
The M2GL005-TQG144 is suitable for hardware-assisted secure-connectivity and authentication functions because programmable logic can implement protocol engines, bit-stream handling, and deterministic state machines. Its nonvolatile IGLOO2 configuration supports persistent logic in a compact 144-pin TQFP package, while the 6,060-cell fabric and 703 Kbit of RAM provide resources for parallel cryptographic or packet-processing tasks. Actual cryptographic assurance depends on the design, implementation review, key-handling architecture, and any applicable certification. Verify core and I/O voltages, timing, security configuration procedures, and tool support before using the device as a security boundary.
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Engineering reference data for M2GL005-TQG144 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M2GL005-TQ144I | M2GL005S-1TQ144I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| FPGA Family | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 |
| Logic Elements | 6,060 cells | 6,060 cells | 6,060 cells |
| Operating Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Fabric RAM | 703 Kbit | 703 Kbit | 703 Kbit |
| Embedded SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| User Programmable ROM | None | None | None |
| Orderable Suffix | -TQG144 | -TQ144I | -1TQ144I |
Key Differentiators
- Large 144-pin TQFP interface count in a compact 20 x 20 mm outline (vs M2GL005-VF256)
- Matches the M2GL005-TQ144I in verified core resource figures (vs M2GL005-TQ144I)
- Retains the low-density IGLOO2 architecture without moving to a higher-density device (vs M2GL010-TQ144)
Design Notes
The verified operating voltage is 1.2 V, but the supplied excerpts do not provide core-current or I/O-current limits. Before power-up, identify every supply, decoupling requirement, allowed voltage range, and sequencing rule from the Microchip datasheet. Place required bulk and high-frequency decoupling capacitors directly at the relevant supply pins, verify startup current against the source, and use controlled laboratory power limits during bring-up. Estimated: no power-dissipation value is calculated because the required current and voltage-drop data are unavailable.
Design the 144-pin TQFP footprint to the manufacturer's mechanical drawing rather than inferring it from the generic 20 x 20 mm and 0.5 mm pitch values. Preserve solder-mask and paste-land geometry, inspectability, and assembly clearances around the perimeter leads. The lead pitch is only 0.5 mm, so paste-volume control, reflow-profile control, and post-assembly inspection are important. The exposed package body is not an exposed heat pad, and thermal performance must not be inferred from an exposed-pad-style QFN footprint.
Use the verified Microchip IGLOO2 packaging and pin-description guide DS0124 to assign banks, clock pins, configuration pins, and power pins. Route clocks as short, continuous paths with a continuous reference plane, keep switching interfaces away from sensitive clock and configuration nets, and place decoupling close to its associated pins. Because the verified input does not include the complete pin table, do not begin a PCB layout from generic TQFP-144 examples or assume adjacent pins belong to the same voltage bank.
The M2GL005-TQG144 and similarly named M2GL005 variants are not automatically interchangeable even when their logic-cell count and package match. Check the complete ordering code, speed designation, temperature grade, qualification, and configuration compatibility. Likewise, do not treat M2GL005-VF256, M2GL025-TQ144, or other same-family devices as drop-in replacements without a package and electrical comparison. A programming-tool error can indicate suffix or device-package support issues even when the FPGA appears electrically identical.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance is explicitly stated in the verified M2GL005-TQG144 distributor listing. The supplied excerpts do not explicitly establish REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status for the exact target suffix.
