M2S010T-VFG256

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S010T-VFG256 is a SmartFusion 2 System-on-Chip FPGA manufactured by Microchip Technology. It integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 processor core with a 4-input LookUp Table (LUT)-based FPGA fabric containing 12,084 Logic Elements and 1,007 Logic Array Blocks. The device features 256 kB of program memory and 64 kB of data RAM. It operates within a DC core supply voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V and supports commercial temperature grades from 0 °C to 85 °C and industrial grades from -40 °C to 100 °C.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with the FPGA fabric
• Contains 12,084 Logic Elements and 1,007 Logic Array Blocks for complex logic implementation
• Includes 256 kB program memory and 64 kB data RAM for embedded processing
• Utilizes low-power flash technology for non-volatile configuration storage

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring real-time processing and secure boot
• Automotive electronics utilizing integrated CAN and Ethernet peripherals
• Medical devices needing high reliability and low power consumption
• Aerospace and defense applications demanding radiation-tolerant flash-based FPGAs

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix corresponding to the required timing performance. Confirm the operating temperature range matches the application environment, as commercial and industrial variants have distinct thermal limits. Ensure the VPP programming voltage requirements align with the available board power rails during manufacturing.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this component when a combined MCU and FPGA solution is necessary to reduce board space. The 12K LE density suits moderate complexity designs. Verify that the 256 I/O count in the VFG256 package meets interface requirements. Consider thermal resistance values if operating near maximum junction temperatures.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the SmartFusion 2 family, which bridges the gap between traditional MCUs and FPGAs. It shares architectural similarities with the IGLOO 2 FPGA series but adds the hard ARM Cortex-M3 core. The 'T' designation indicates a specific security or feature set within the 010 density class.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other SmartFusion 2 devices with higher logic densities such as M2S025 or M2S050 variants. For pure FPGA needs without the MCU, the IGLOO 2 M2GL010 series offers comparable logic resources.