M2GL050-FG484 - 56,340-Cell IGLOO2 FPGA | Microchip
MPN: M2GL050-FG484 ✓ ActiveM2GL050-FG484 Overview
An FPGA is a reconfigurable digital semiconductor whose logic, interconnect, and I/O behavior can be programmed after manufacture. The M2GL050 belongs to the IGLOO2 family, which sits within the broader hierarchy of programmable-logic devices, FPGAs, and semiconductors. Its flash configuration memory allows designs to be loaded and retained without the external configuration devices normally associated with SRAM-based FPGAs.
Key device attributes include 56,340 programmable logic cells, 1,869,824 gates as reported by the distributor listing, 267 I/O, a 1.2 V supply specification, and a 484-pin FBGA package. The M2GL050 family is identified by Microchip as being in production and is positioned for communications, industrial, medical, defense, and aviation applications.
The device is particularly useful when a design requires programmable logic alongside conventional processor-managed systems. Typical implementation tasks include protocol bridging, data-format conversion, I/O expansion, control-plane logic, and secure connectivity functions. Its large ball-grid-array footprint also supports dense connection to external memories, transceivers, converters, and mixed-signal systems while exposing numerous programmable I/O resources.
Typical uses include industrial interface conversion, communications infrastructure, medical monitoring equipment, image or video processing, and embedded control systems where deterministic hardware logic provides useful parallelism or offloads work from a host processor. Designs must account for the complex BGA routing, bank-based power architecture, configuration requirements, and signal-integrity constraints of a 484-ball programmable device.
For new designs, engineers should verify the current Microchip lifecycle, supported toolchain, pin-bank assignments, and package documentation before layout release. The Microchip AC402 application note states that footprint compatibility is possible among M2GL025, M2GL050, and M2GL090 FG484 devices, but some pins have a reduced compatibility feature set; migration therefore requires detailed pin review rather than assuming every function is interchangeable.
This page combines verified pricing, package information, manufacturer guidance, and application-specific engineering context to help engineers evaluate the M2GL050-FG484 beyond a basic distributor specification sheet.
Drop-in alternatives for M2GL050-FG484 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
M2GL050-FGG484
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M2GL050-FG484I
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M2GL050-FGG484I
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M2S050-FG484
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M2GL050T-FG484
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M2GL050T-1FGG484
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M2GL050-FG484 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | IGLOO2 Flash Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Logic Cells | 56,340 cells |
| Reported Gates | 1,869,824 gates |
| I/O Count | 267 I/O |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Package | 484-pin FBGA |
| Ball Count | 484 balls |
| Package Technology | Fine-pitch ball grid array |
| Programming Technology | Flash configuration |
| FPGA Family | IGLOO2 |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Production Status | In Production |
| Shipping Package | Tray |
M2GL050-FG484 tray Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for M2GL050-FG484 (tray 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-FG484.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
M2GL050-FG484 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Protocol Bridging, Communications Control Plane, Medical Monitoring Interface, Video and Image Processing, Secure Connectivity Functions, I/O Expansion and System Management.
Industrial Protocol Bridging
The M2GL050-FG484 fits industrial protocol-bridging designs that require deterministic parallel logic, multiple interface voltages, and programmable state machines. Its 56,340 logic cells can implement multiple conversion channels or control functions, while 267 I/O provide substantial connectivity in a 484-pin FBGA. The device is placed between two or more incompatible communication interfaces, with external transceivers handling physical-layer signaling while programmable logic manages framing, byte alignment, buffering, and status reporting. Compared with a fixed-function bridge, flash-configurable logic allows protocol revisions and field customization without changing hardware. Engineers must verify every signal against the package pin table and assigned voltage bank, then confirm that the selected grade covers the enclosure temperature and industrial qualification requirements.
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Communications Control Plane
The M2GL050-FG484 is suitable for communications control-plane logic that monitors status, manages buffers, and adapts data between parallel FPGA fabric and external serial devices. The 1.2 V core and 267 I/O allow the device to support multiple control and data paths, while 56,340 logic cells provide capacity for packet classification, arbitration, error checking, and backpressure. It can be paired with a separate transceiver or processor so that the M2GL050 handles time-critical control logic close to the interface. For a new board, designers should use the same 484-ball footprint only where the complete AC402 compatibility review confirms that bank voltages, dedicated pins, and reduced-compatibility locations are acceptable. Clocking, I/O standards, and power sequencing must be validated against the exact Microchip documentation.
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Medical Monitoring Interface
The M2GL050-FG484 can implement signal-routing, acquisition-control, and data-format conversion functions in medical monitoring equipment where parallel hardware logic improves responsiveness and determinism. Its 56,340 logic cells can combine multiple sensor-interface controllers, timestamp and filtering logic, and communication framing, while 267 I/O provide broad board connectivity. A practical design may use the FPGA to aggregate data from multiple front ends and transfer formatted information to a processor or communications module. The device does not replace the analog front end, isolation barrier, or safety subsystem; it complements them by handling deterministic digital functions. Because the supplied data does not identify the exact temperature grade or medical qualification, engineers must confirm device-grade requirements, reliability assumptions, and applicable risk controls before deployment.
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Video and Image Processing
The M2GL050-FG484 is suitable for programmable image and video pipelines that need parallel pixel processing, timing generation, and interface adaptation. Its 56,340 logic cells can implement filters, color-space conversion, region detection, or data movement, and 267 I/O can connect the fabric to external memory, a sensor, or a display interface. In a typical design, the FPGA receives parallel or serialized image data, generates deterministic read and write timing, and applies real-time processing before forwarding results to a host or display controller. Flash configuration supports design updates and reusable hardware across product variants. The implementation must account for memory-interface timing, source-synchronous clocking, I/O-bank voltage assignments, and thermal behavior of the 484-pin FBGA. Exact supported interface standards and clock limits are not present in the supplied data and must be checked in the manufacturer documentation.
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Secure Connectivity Functions
The M2GL050-FG484 fits secure-connectivity and system-management functions that require programmable logic beside a communications processor or security controller. The 56,340-cell device can implement packet filtering, header parsing, key-handling support logic, data packing, or hardware acceleration while preserving a hardware boundary between subsystems. With 267 I/O and a dense 484-pin FBGA, the FPGA can interface multiple buses and external transceiver components without an additional general-purpose CPLD. Designers should separate trust domains, place sensitive interfaces deliberately, and verify reset, configuration, and secret-handling architecture against the product security requirements. No standalone cryptographic certification is claimed by the supplied data; the appropriate integrated security blocks and regulatory obligations must be confirmed from the exact device documentation and application-level threat model.
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I/O Expansion and System Management
The M2GL050-FG484 is appropriate for I/O expansion, legacy-interface adaptation, and centralized board-management tasks that would otherwise consume processor pins and software timing. Its 267 I/O provide a large pool of programmable digital resources, and the 56,340 logic cells can host counters, state machines, pulse-width modulation, interrupt aggregation, and crossbar routing. The device may sit between a host processor and multiple peripheral chips, translating signal formats and consolidating status lines while flash configuration enables different board variants to reuse the same PCB. Because the M2GL050 is not a pin-compatible interchange with every other IGLOO2 density, footprint migration should follow the AC402 guidance and include a ball-by-ball review. Supply rails, bank voltages, clock distribution, and unused-pin treatment must be established from the official pin guide.
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Engineering reference data for M2GL050-FG484 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M2GL050-FGG484 | M2GL050-FG484I | M2GL050-FGG484I | M2S050-FG484 | M2GL050T-FG484 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 484-pin FBGA | 484-pin FBGA | 484-pin FBGA | 484-pin FBGA | 484-pin FBGA | 484-pin FBGA |
| FPGA Family | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 | IGLOO2 |
| Logic Cells | 56,340 cells | 56,340 cells | 56,340 cells | 56,340 cells | 56,340 cells | 56,340 cells |
| I/O Count | 267 I/O | 267 I/O | 267 I/O | 267 I/O | 267 I/O | 267 I/O |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Device Grade | Standard M2GL050 ordering code | FGG suffix; not recommended for new design | I suffix | I suffix | S-series ordering code | T-series ordering code |
| Configuration Technology | Flash | Flash | Flash | Flash | Flash | Flash |
Key Differentiators
- Provides a directly comparable production-design baseline within the M2GL050 family (vs M2GL050-FGG484)
- Combines substantial programmable capacity with a high-density 267-I/O interface (vs M2GL005-FG484)
- Supports direct grade-specific alternatives without changing the FBGA footprint (vs M2GL050-FGG484I)
Design Notes
Treat the M2GL050-FG484 as a fine-pitch, 484-ball BGA and base the PCB escape strategy on the manufacturer package drawing rather than general FG484 assumptions. Verify ball pitch, pad definition, solder-mask policy, via-in-pad requirements, and assembly capability before schematic release. The available pin guide should be used to confirm every power, ground, configuration, clock, and user I/O ball; incorrectly assigning an unverified BGA location can require expensive board respins.
Partition the design by the power banks listed in Microchip's IGLOO 2 packaging and pin-description guide. Place required decoupling capacitors adjacent to the relevant supply balls and provide separate, low-impedance paths for the 1.2 V core and other supply groups. Because the verified data does not identify every voltage rail, regulator tolerance, startup sequence, or current limit, the complete datasheet and pin guide must be reviewed before component selection and power-up testing.
Do not assume that every M2GL025, M2GL050, or M2GL090 FG484 ball provides identical functionality. Microchip's AC402 note explicitly states that some pins have a reduced compatibility feature set during density migration. Create a pin-equivalence matrix covering supply pins, configuration pins, dedicated functions, I/O standards, clock-capable pins, and bank constraints before reusing an existing PCB or changing the FPGA density.
Route high-speed clocks and source-synchronous interfaces as controlled-impedance differential or single-ended structures with continuous return paths, avoiding splits beneath the BGA and high-current switching nodes. Match external memory and transceiver interfaces using the device's documented timing and I/O requirements rather than generic FPGA assumptions. Validate signal integrity with simulation and measurements because the retrieved source does not provide maximum clock frequency, I/O-standard coverage, or edge-rate limits.
Compliance Information
The verified sources identify the device as in production but do not provide RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations. Compliance must be confirmed from the current Microchip product documentation.
