M2S150-FC1152

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S150-FC1152 is a SmartFusion 2 System-on-Chip FPGA from Microchip Technology, featuring an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem integrated with a 146K Logic Element FPGA fabric. It utilizes a 1152-pin FCBGA package and operates on a 1.2V core supply voltage. The device supports commercial temperature ranges (0°C to 85°C) and industrial ranges (-40°C to 100°C). Key specifications include up to 5MB of embedded RAM, high-speed SerDes interfaces, and hard DDR3 memory controllers with error correction.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 processor with a 146K LE FPGA fabric
• Supports up to 16 SerDes lanes and four PCIe Gen 2 endpoints
• Includes hard DDR3 memory controllers with error correction
• Features low-power flash technology for non-volatile configuration

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial automation control systems
• Secure communication gateways
• Test and measurement equipment
• Automotive infotainment and instrumentation

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix for temperature grade and speed bin before ordering. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated in official documentation. Check for export control requirements if shipping from restricted regions. Ensure proper ESD handling procedures are followed during procurement and storage.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring both real-time processing via the MSS and flexible logic implementation. Compare against IGLOO 2 devices if only FPGA fabric is needed without the microcontroller. Consider thermal resistance values when designing heat dissipation solutions for high-density configurations.

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 security-sensitive and power-constrained environments. The FC1152 package designation indicates a fine-pitch ball grid array suitable for high I/O count designs.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Parametric equivalents include other densities within the SmartFusion 2 series such as M2S090 or M2S060 variants. Cross-family migration to IGLOO 2 requires removing MSS dependencies. Verify pin compatibility and software toolchain support for any substitute part numbers.