ICE40LP1K-SWG16TR1K

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Characteristics: Low power, small form factor, high performance
• Package: SWG16 (Small Form Factor Wafer Level Chip Scale Package)
• Essence: FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 1000 units per reel

Specifications

• Logic Cells: 1280
• Look-Up Tables (LUTs): 1280
• Flip-Flops: 640
• Maximum Frequency: 133 MHz
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• I/O Pins: 16
• Configuration Memory: 1Kbits
• Embedded Block RAM: 64 Kbits
• PLLs: 1
• JTAG Interface: Yes

Detailed Pin Configuration

The ICE40LP1K-SWG16TR1K has a total of 16 I/O pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. Pin 1: VCCIO - Power supply for I/O banks
2. Pin 2: GND - Ground reference
3. Pin 3: IO0 - General-purpose I/O pin 0
4. Pin 4: IO1 - General-purpose I/O pin 1
5. Pin 5: IO2 - General-purpose I/O pin 2
6. Pin 6: IO3 - General-purpose I/O pin 3
7. Pin 7: IO4 - General-purpose I/O pin 4
8. Pin 8: IO5 - General-purpose I/O pin 5
9. Pin 9: IO6 - General-purpose I/O pin 6
10. Pin 10: IO7 - General-purpose I/O pin 7
11. Pin 11: IO8 - General-purpose I/O pin 8
12. Pin 12: IO9 - General-purpose I/O pin 9
13. Pin 13: IO10 - General-purpose I/O pin 10
14. Pin 14: IO11 - General-purpose I/O pin 11
15. Pin 15: IO12 - General-purpose I/O pin 12
16. Pin 16: IO13 - General-purpose I/O pin 13

Functional Features

• Low power consumption allows for energy-efficient designs.
• Small form factor enables integration into compact devices.
• High-performance FPGA with 1280 logic cells and 640 flip-flops.
• Embedded Block RAM provides additional memory resources.
• JTAG interface for easy programming and debugging.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications. - Small form factor saves board space and reduces system size. - High-performance FPGA allows for complex digital designs. - Embedded Block RAM enhances data storage capabilities. - JTAG interface simplifies programming and debugging processes.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of I/O pins may restrict connectivity options. - Smaller logic capacity compared to higher-end FPGAs. - Higher cost per logic cell compared to larger FPGAs.

Working Principles

The ICE40LP1K-SWG16TR1K is a programmable logic device based on FPGA technology. It consists of a matrix of configurable logic blocks interconnected through programmable interconnects. The device can be programmed to implement various digital functions by configuring the interconnections and logic within the FPGA fabric. This flexibility allows designers to create custom digital circuits without the need for dedicated hardware.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ICE40LP1K-SWG16TR1K finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) devices: The low power consumption and small form factor make it suitable for IoT edge devices that require efficient processing and connectivity.
2. Consumer Electronics: It can be used in portable devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to implement custom logic functions and interface with other components.
3. Industrial Automation: The FPGA's high performance and embedded memory enable the implementation of complex control algorithms and data processing in industrial automation systems.
4. Communications: The device can be utilized in networking equipment, such as routers and switches, to handle packet processing and protocol conversion tasks.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. ICE40LP384-SWG16TR50: A smaller variant with 384 logic cells and 192 flip-flops.
2. ICE40LP640-SWG16TR100: A larger variant with 640 logic cells and 320 flip-flops.
3. ICE40LP1280-SWG16TR1K: A higher-capacity variant with 1280 logic cells and 640 flip-flops.

These alternative models provide options with varying logic capacities to suit different design requirements.

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