M2S050-FG896

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S050-FG896 is a SmartFusion 2 System-on-Chip FPGA manufactured by Microchip Technology. It integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with a 50K logic element FPGA fabric. The device operates at a maximum clock frequency of 166 MHz and includes 256 KB of program memory and 64 KB of data RAM. It utilizes a 896-pin FineLine BGA package. Electrical specifications require a core supply voltage (VDD) of 1.2 V typical, with operating junction temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 85 °C for commercial grade.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates ARM Cortex-M3 processor with 56,340 Logic Elements
• Includes 256 KB Flash program memory and 64 KB SRAM data memory
• Supports high-speed interfaces including PCIe Gen 2, DDR3, and SerDes

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring real-time processing
• Secure communication gateways utilizing integrated encryption blocks
• Test and measurement equipment needing mixed-signal programmability

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific temperature grade suffix associated with the FG896 package variant. Confirm that the ordering suffix aligns with the required commercial or industrial operating range. Ensure compatibility with the SmartTime timing analysis tool for the selected speed grade before finalizing procurement.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when a combination of hard processor cores and flexible FPGA fabric is required. The 896-pin package provides extensive I/O availability for complex peripheral integration. Validate thermal dissipation requirements using the specified theta-JA values for the FG896 package under expected airflow conditions.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the SmartFusion 2 family, which combines low-power flash technology with standard FPGA capabilities. It shares architectural similarities with IGLOO 2 devices but adds the Microcontroller Subsystem. The M2S050 designation indicates the specific logic density within the broader product line.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other variants in the M2S050 series such as M2S050T or M2S050TS, provided the package footprint matches. Cross-family migration to IGLOO 2 requires removal of the MSS components.