This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array) category on DigiKey.com
FPGAs are user-configurable integrated circuit products used for performing logical operations and information processing, and which commonly feature a very high level of integrated functionality. They are often used in place of general-purpose microprocessors where known operations are to be executed at extremely high speed, such as in receiving and processing information from high-speed data converters. They typically require an external memory device to store the user’s desired configuration and reload it upon startup.
SelectionCharacteristics
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Number of LABs/CLBs: The quantity of Logic Array Blocks/ Configurable Logic blocks available on the device; a measure of device size or complexity.
Number of Logic Elements/Cells: A measure of device size, complexity, or functional potential. (Not specified for all products)
Total RAM Bits: Indicates the amount of Random Access Memory with which a device is equipped given as bits.
Number of I/O: Indicates the number of device pins that are capable of being used for general purpose digital input/output functions.
Number of Gates: The number of logic gates contained within a device; a measure of device size, complexity, or functional potential. (Not specified for all products)
Voltage - Supply: Typically represented by a range, this indicates the low and high voltage limits that one can expect during standard operation. Voltages outside this range may damage the device and other system components.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Package / Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the supplier device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Supplier Device Package: This is what the manufacturer calls the package of this device. They are manufacturer specific. It is typically best to use the actual dimensions from the datasheets rather than to go by this terminology when designing your circuit.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | T4F49C2 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 2134-T4F49C2TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Efinix, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Trion® Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 33 78643 3888 49-VFBGA |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | ICE40LP384-SG32 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 220-2646-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | iCE40™ LP Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 21 384 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | A3P125-VQG100 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1100-1025-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Microchip Technology |
| DESCRIPTION | ProASIC3 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 71 36864 100-TQFP |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
Introduction to FPGA Part 1 - What is an FPGA? | DigiKey
FPGA Programming Part 1: Drawing a Schematic of your Circuit in Quartus II
Articles
How to use FPGA SoCs for Secure and Connected Hard Real-Time Systems
Product Training Modules
FPGA Family Introduction Overview
Blogs
FPGAs 101: A Beginner’s Guide
TechForum
FPGA Vs FPGA/SOC
How to choose between a classical FPGA and FPGA/SOC
What is an FPGA?