Lattice Introduces New MachXO2 PLD Series

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Lattice Semiconductor today announced the availability of its new MachXO2TM PLD family, which provides designers of low-density PLDs with unprecedented low cost, low power and high system integration in a single device. The embedded flash technology uses a low-power 65nm process. Compared to the MachXOTM PLD family, the MachXO2 family offers three times the logic density, 10x embedded memory, 100 times more static power and less power. Up to 30% cost. In addition, some commonly used features in low-density programmable device applications, such as user flash memory (UFM), I2C, SPI, and timer/counters, have been cured into MachXO2 devices, providing designers with a high-volume, cost-effective solution. Sensitively designed "full-featured PLD".

"The use of 65nm embedded flash technology has reduced costs and added functionality for users in our computer, industrial and telecom infrastructure markets while significantly reducing power consumption for designers of consumer devices," low density and Gordon Hands, Director of Mixed Signal Solutions Marketing, said. "Many early adopters have been evaluating MachXO2 devices and designing them with MachXO2 devices in a wide range of applications."

Three device options offer maximum design flexibility

The MachXO2 series offers three maximum flexibility options. The MachXO2 ZE device features a 256 to 7K look-up table (LUT) with a nominal supply voltage of 1.2V and supports system performance up to 60MHz. Available in power consumption as low as 19uW and as small as 2.5mm x 2.5mm, MachXO ZE devices are optimized for cost-sensitive, low-power consumer applications such as smartphones, GPS and PDAs.

The MachXO2 HC device has a 256 to 7K look-up table (LUT) with a nominal supply voltage of 3.3V or 2.5V and supports system performance up to 150MHz. Offering up to 335 user I/Os and powerful design solutions (instantaneous power-up, non-volatile, input hysteresis, and single-chip), these devices are ideal for controlling programmable logic device applications in the end market, such as Telecommunications infrastructure, computing, industrial and medical equipment.

The MachXO2 HE device has a 2K to 7K look-up table (LUT) with a nominal supply voltage of 1.2V and supports system performance up to 150MHz. These devices are optimized for power sensitive system applications.

Early customer response

"In the past two years, we have used MachXO PLDs in our CCTV video fiber multiplexers because they offer an amazing system integration advantage and integrate flexible and cost-effective architectures. Together," said Mr. Zhu Guangxin, vice president of engineering at Obtelecom. "For our next generation products, MachXO PLD will enable us to offer our customers more features at a lower price."

"We have been designing with MachXO2 devices and using them for our CNC (computer numerical control) products," said Mr. An Luping, R&D Manager of KND CNC Technique. "The unique system integration advantages of the MachXO2 series, such as solidified I2C / SPI The combination of features and user flash memory, low power consumption and attractive pricing allows us to use these devices as an alternative to high-risk and expensive discrete device ASICs and ASSPs."

Pricing and availability

Alpha samples of the MachXO2 LCMXO2 - 1200ZE and LCMXO2 - 1200HC devices are now available. Engineering samples are expected to be available in December 2010 and devices will be produced in March 2011. For bulk ordering of 500KUs, the LCMXO2-256ZE/HC in the TQFP100 package is priced at $0.75 each, and the LCMXO2-1200ZE/HC in the TQFP100 package is priced at $2.00 each. All members of the MachXO2 series are expected to ship in bulk at the end of the third quarter of 2011. For more information on the MachXO2 PLD series, please visit

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