M2S010-VF256

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S010-VF256 is a SmartFusion® 2 System-on-Chip FPGA manufactured by Microchip Technology. It integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with a 10K logic element FPGA fabric in a 256-pin VF256 package. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 166 MHz and includes 128 KB of flash memory and 64 KB of RAM. Key interfaces include Ethernet, USB, CANbus, I2C, SPI, and UART/USART. Operating temperatures range from 0°C to 85°C for commercial grade.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates ARM Cortex-M3 MCU with 10K Logic Elements
• Includes 128 KB Flash and 64 KB RAM
• Supports Ethernet, USB, CANbus, I2C, SPI, and UART
• Available in 256-FPBGA (14x14) package

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring mixed-signal processing
• Automotive infotainment and gateway applications
• Secure IoT edge devices with embedded security features

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific temperature grade suffix required for the application environment. Confirm that the 256-FPBGA package dimensions align with the PCB footprint design. Ensure power supply rails meet the specified voltage tolerances for VDD and VPP during operation and programming phases.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when a combination of real-time MCU control and reconfigurable logic is needed within a compact form factor. Compare against IGLOO2 series if MCU integration is not required but lower power consumption is prioritized. Verify that the 10K logic density meets the design complexity requirements.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the SmartFusion® 2 family, which bridges the gap between traditional MCUs and FPGAs. It utilizes Microchip's low-power flash technology for non-volatile configuration, allowing for instant-on functionality without external configuration memory devices.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

M2S010-VFG256I: Industrial temperature grade variant (-40°C to 100°C). M2GL010-VF256: IGLOO2 FPGA equivalent without integrated MCU.