M2GL050-1FG484 - 56K-LUT IGLOO2 FPGA | Microchip
MPN: M2GL050-1FG484 ✓ ActiveM2GL050-1FG484 Overview
An FPGA is a semiconductor device whose digital logic, interconnect, and I/O behavior are defined after fabrication. Within the product hierarchy, the M2GL050-1FG484 belongs to the IGLOO2 family of low-density FPGAs, combining programmable logic, embedded flash configuration memory, and a broad selection of programmable I/O. Unlike a fixed-function application-specific integrated circuit, an FPGA allows logic changes, field updates, and design adaptation without replacing the device.
The M2GL050 provides 56,340 logic cells and 267 I/O, giving designers substantial connectivity for control logic, data acquisition, protocol conversion, and peripheral aggregation. Its 1.2 V core and embedded flash configuration memory support a compact implementation in high-pin-count ball-grid-array packages. The 484-BGA package supports dense connections while accommodating devices that need numerous parallel or high-speed interfaces.
According to the Microchip M2GL050 manufacturer datasheet, the device is based on the IGLOO2 architecture and is positioned for low-density programmable-logic applications. The same documentation identifies general-purpose functions including bridging, I/O expansion, conversion, system management, and secure connectivity. These applications benefit from programmable pin behavior and on-chip configuration storage, which simplify hardware updates after deployment.
Typical implementations include industrial communication adapters, programmable I/O concentrators, data-acquisition front ends, protocol converters, embedded control systems, and secure connectivity equipment. The 267 available I/O are particularly useful where the design must connect multiple sensors, actuators, memory devices, serial links, or legacy buses while retaining field-reconfigurable logic.
PCB design should follow Microchip’s IGLOO2 FG484 package and pin-information guidance, including ball assignment, power-plane, decoupling, and high-speed routing requirements. Designers should also account for the configuration interface, unused I/O behavior, supported clocking resources, and the selected I/O standard before finalizing a new board. A Libero design should be checked for timing and pin-assignment closure before release.
This product page combines the manufacturer specifications, device-family positioning, practical deployment guidance, comparison criteria, and verified drop-in candidates to support faster component selection and board-design planning. It also highlights where grade and lifecycle differences require engineering review before a replacement is approved.
Drop-in alternatives for M2GL050-1FG484 — 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 M2GL050-1FG484 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Device Type.
M2GL050-FG484
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →M2GL050-1FG484I
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL050-FGG484I
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL050T-1FG484
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL050T-1FG484M
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
M2GL050-1FG484 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | IGLOO2 low-density FPGA |
| Logic Cells | 56,340 cells |
| I/O Count | 267 I/O |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Configuration Memory | Embedded flash |
| Package | 484-pin FBGA |
| Device Identifier | 1869824 |
| Product Family | IGLOO2 |
| FPGA Type | Field-programmable gate array |
| Architecture | IGLOO2 programmable-logic architecture |
| Design Software | Libero SoC |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
M2GL050-1FG484 484-pin fbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for M2GL050-1FG484 (484-pin fbga 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 M2GL050-1FG484.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
M2GL050-1FG484 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Communication Interface, Programmable I/O Expansion, Data-Acquisition Front End, Protocol Conversion Gateway, Secure Connectivity Equipment, Embedded System Management.
Industrial Communication Interface
The M2GL050-1FG484 fits industrial communication interfaces that combine several physical-layer devices and supervisory functions in one programmable device. Its 267 I/O provide connections for transceivers, status signals, clocking, and control logic, while 56,340 logic cells can implement framing, packet filtering, timeout management, and protocol conversion. The 1.2 V IGLOO2 core is suited to compact programmable interface modules where field updates are valuable. Designers should use Microchip’s FG484 pin and bank information to assign I/O standards correctly, then validate timing and signal integrity with the Libero implementation before fabrication.
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Programmable I/O Expansion
The M2GL050-1FG484 is well suited to programmable I/O expansion because it combines 267 I/O with 56,340 configurable logic cells. It can aggregate legacy parallel ports, discrete data lines, relay-control outputs, and sensor interfaces while applying timing, debounce, or state-machine logic in the fabric. The embedded flash configuration memory allows the I/O map and control behavior to be revised without replacing the device. A practical design should define every pin’s voltage, direction, pull state, and bank assignment in the Libero project, then confirm unused-ball behavior against Microchip’s packaging user guide.
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Data-Acquisition Front End
The M2GL050-1FG484 can implement a programmable data-acquisition front end when a system needs many sensors or converters but limited conventional microcontroller I/O. The 267 available I/O support parallel sensor channels, counters, triggers, status flags, and control outputs, while the 56,340-cell fabric can coordinate sampling sequences and data formatting. The 1.2 V core enables logic to be partitioned into acquisition control, buffering, and communication blocks. Engineers should budget FPGA clock and routing resources, define acquisition timing in the Libero constraints, and avoid relying on generic I/O timing until post-layout timing analysis is complete.
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Protocol Conversion Gateway
The M2GL050-1FG484 is appropriate for a protocol-conversion gateway that must bridge differently formatted data paths. With 56,340 logic cells, the device can implement parallel-to-serial adaptation, byte ordering, framing, checksum generation, and command translation, while its 267 I/O accommodate multiple buses and control signals. Embedded flash supports persistent configuration and simplifies field maintenance. The implementation should identify clock-domain crossings, constrain input timing, and reserve pins for the required I/O standards. Because the package is a dense 484-BGA, escape-routing and power-integrity checks are essential before committing to a multilayer board.
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Secure Connectivity Equipment
The M2GL050-1FG484 can support secure connectivity equipment that needs adaptable I/O, control logic, and field-configurable behavior in a compact package. Its 267 I/O allow connections among network processors, memory, security elements, status indicators, and control interfaces, while 56,340 logic cells can implement packet processing, device management, or auxiliary protocol logic. The embedded flash configuration memory supports controlled field updates. Security functionality should be implemented and reviewed independently, and the final design must confirm the exact device grade, operating limits, and package assignments against Microchip’s official documentation.
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Embedded System Management
The M2GL050-1FG484 is useful for embedded system-management tasks such as power sequencing, fault monitoring, watchdog handling, and peripheral arbitration. The 267 I/O can connect regulators, reset devices, status registers, and supervisory signals, while the programmable fabric executes deterministic control sequences and diagnostic logic. Its 1.2 V core and embedded flash configuration memory make it suitable for compact control subsystems that benefit from logic revisions. Designers should define failure-safe states, analyze metastability at asynchronous boundaries, and verify the selected I/O voltage domains before hardware release.
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Engineering reference data for M2GL050-1FG484 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M2GL050-FG484 | M2GL050-1FG484I | M2GL050-FGG484I | M2GL050T-1FG484 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-BGA | 484-BGA - same | 484-BGA - same | 484-BGA - same | 484-BGA - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| FPGA Family | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 |
| Ordering Suffix | -1FG484 | -FG484 | -1FG484I | -FGG484I | T-1FG484 |
Key Differentiators
- Production status of the selected M2GL050 family (vs M2GL050T-1FG484)
- High I/O density for integration (vs M2GL050-FG484)
- Exact ordering-grade alignment (vs M2GL050-1FG484I)
Design Notes
Follow Microchip’s IGLOO2 FG484 package guidance for ball assignment and escape routing. A 484-BGA footprint has dense pitch, so every power, ground, configuration, clock, and user-I/O connection must be checked against the package user guide. Place decoupling structures at the designated supply balls, route configuration signals according to the recommended topology, and use the Libero pin-assignment report to detect conflicts before layout release.
Assign I/O standards by bank after reviewing the FG484 bank information rather than selecting voltage levels independently for each signal. Constrain clocks and high-speed interfaces in Libero, reserve suitable clock-capable pins, and analyze timing after placement and routing. Unused balls must follow the device’s documented input or no-connect behavior rather than being assigned arbitrary signals.
Do not treat every M2GL050 ordering suffix as automatically interchangeable. The -1, I, M, and T characters can distinguish speed, temperature, qualification, or lifecycle options even when the package and core resources are the same. Compare the complete ordering table and approved migration guidance, then rerun timing and I/O verification in Libero for the exact selected MPN before PCB release.
Use the manufacturer’s clock and I/O requirements as the starting point for topology and termination. Include board-level timing margins for external interfaces, check clock skew after placement, and validate signal-integrity-critical nets with simulation or measurement. The 267 I/O count creates many potential simultaneous switching paths, so power-plane continuity and return-path planning are as important as individual signal routing.
Compliance Information
The Microchip product page identifies the M2GL050 family as in production, but no specific RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations were included for the exact MPN.
