MPFS025T-1FCVG484E

Soc System On Chip Overview

The MPFS025T-1FCVG484E is a PolarFire SoC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It integrates a RISC-V processor subsystem with an FPGA fabric, featuring 23,000 logic elements and 1.8 Mbits of total embedded RAM. The device operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 100°C (Tj) and utilizes a 484-FCBGA package measuring 19x19 mm with a 0.8 mm pitch. Key specifications include 60 general-purpose I/Os, 48 high-speed I/Os, and four SERDES lanes supporting data rates from 250 Mbps to 12.7 Gbps.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates five RISC-V CPU cores: one RV64IMAC monitor core and four RV64GC application cores.
• Features a flexible 2 MB L2 memory subsystem with SECDED support.
• Includes integrated peripherals such as dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs, USB 2.0 OTG, and MMC 5.1.
• Supports Secure Boot with built-in tamper detectors and physically unclonable functions (PUF).

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Embedded compute platforms requiring deterministic real-time systems alongside Linux.
• Industrial automation controllers utilizing the integrated watchdog timers and GPIOs.
• Secure communication devices leveraging hardware security features and encrypted boot.

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Microchip documentation to confirm the exact temperature grade and package variant. Ensure compliance with export control classifications, specifically ECCN 3A991D, prior to procurement. Confirm moisture sensitivity level (MSL 4) handling requirements during storage and assembly.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring a balance of moderate FPGA logic density (23K LEs) and multi-core processing capabilities. The FCVG484 package provides a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained applications. Verify that the available I/O count meets interface requirements, as this model offers fewer HSIO pins compared to higher-density variants in the same package.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the PolarFire SoC family, which combines non-volatile FPGA technology with a RISC-V processor subsystem. It serves as a mid-range embedded compute solution, distinct from the PolarFire Core series which lacks the processor subsystem. The MPFS025T represents the entry-level logic density option within the 484-pin FCBGA package lineup.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Devices within the same FCVG484 package type are pin-migratable. Higher logic density models such as the MPFS095T-1FCVG484E or MPFS160T-1FCVG484E serve as direct upward-compatible replacements if additional resources are required.

Soc System On Chip FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the RISC-V cores?

The RISC-V cores, including both the monitor and application cores, support a maximum frequency (FMAX) of 667 MHz within the specified temperature range.

Does this device support PCIe connectivity?

No, the PolarFire SoC Core devices, including the MPFS025T, do not support PCIe Gen2 endpoints or root ports; this feature is reserved for higher-end models in the family.

How is the L2 memory configured?

The 2 MB L2 memory subsystem can be configured as a 16-way set associative cache with write-back policy, Loosely Integrated Memory (LIM) mode, or coherent directly addressable Scratchpad Memory mode.