M2S050T-1VFG400

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S050T-1VFG400 is a SmartFusion 2 System-on-Chip FPGA from Microchip Technology, featuring an ARM Cortex-M3 processor integrated with a 56K Logic Element FPGA fabric. It operates at a maximum clock frequency of 166 MHz and includes 256 KB of program memory and 64 KB of data RAM. The device utilizes a 400-pin VFBGA package (17x17 mm) and supports commercial temperature ranges (0°C to 85°C). Key peripherals include DDR, PCIe, SERDES, CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, and USB interfaces.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrated ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with 256 KB flash and 64 KB RAM
• 56,340 Logic Elements (LEs) and 4,695 Logic Array Blocks (LABs)
• High-speed communication interfaces including up to four PCI Express Gen 2 endpoints and SerDes lanes
• Low-power flash technology providing non-volatile configuration and embedded memory

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring real-time processing and secure boot
• Automotive applications utilizing CANbus and high-reliability FPGA fabric
• Network infrastructure equipment leveraging PCIe and Ethernet connectivity
• Embedded systems integrating mixed-signal I/O and hard DDR controllers

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix for temperature grade and package variant against official Microchip documentation. Confirm export compliance requirements as this product may require additional documentation for shipment from the United States. Check for any Product Change Notifications (PCNs) regarding assembly or software updates that may affect current designs.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select the M2S050T-1VFG400 when a combination of deterministic MCU performance and reconfigurable logic is required. Ensure the design fits within the 56K LE capacity and utilizes the available I/O banks correctly. Consider thermal resistance values for the VFBGA-400 package when calculating junction temperatures under load.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the SmartFusion 2 family, which bridges the gap between traditional MCUs and FPGAs. It is designed for applications needing low power consumption, high security through flash-based configuration, and rich peripheral integration on a single die.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Compatible alternatives within the same family include M2S050TS-1VFG400I for industrial temperature range or M2S050T-FG484 for different pin counts. Verify pin compatibility and resource availability before substitution.