LIFCL-40
LatticeCrossLink-NXThe LIFCL-40 is a CrossLink-NX FPGA from Lattice, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 32,500 LUT4 look-up tables (39,000 logic cells), 1.5 Mb of block RAM plus 1 Mb of LRAM and 56 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 191 user I/O pins, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 5 packages, from the csfBGA121 (6 × 6 mm) to the caBGA400 (17 × 17 mm). Temperature grades: commercial, industrial, automotive. Designs are built with Lattice Radiant.
Specifications
| Vendor | Lattice |
|---|---|
| Family | CrossLink-NX |
| Series | Nexus |
| Process | 28 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 32,500 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 32,500 |
| LUT note | Derived from logic cells ÷ 1.2 (Lattice definition for Nexus devices) |
| Logic cells | 39,000 |
| Block RAM | 1.5 Mb |
| LRAM | 1 Mb |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 56 |
| Max. user I/O | 191 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | Gen2 |
| Analog / monitor | SAR ADC |
| Design tool | Lattice Radiant |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFN72 | 10 × 10 | 0.5 | 39 | — |
| csfBGA121 | 6 × 6 | 0.5 | 71 | — |
| csBGA289 | 9.5 × 9.5 | 0.5 | 179 | — |
| caBGA256 | 14 × 14 | 0.8 | 162 | — |
| caBGA400 | 17 × 17 | 0.8 | 191 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Speed and temperature grades
| Temperature grade | Junction range | Speed grades |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial (C) | 0 to 85 °C | — |
| Industrial (I) | −40 to 100 °C | — |
| Automotive (A) | — | — |
Alternatives to the LIFCL-40
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5CEA4Altera Cyclone V | 37K 18.5K ALMs | 49K LE | 66 | 3 Mb | 224 | — | — |
| GW3A-20Gowin Arora III | 23K 23K LUT4 | — | 52 | 2.1 Mb | 238 | — | — |
| LFD2NX-40Lattice Certus-NX | 32.5K 32.5K LUT4 | 39K LC | 56 | 1.5 Mb | 191 | 1 SERDES 5 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| LFE5U-45Lattice ECP5 | 44K 44K LUT4 | — | 72 | 1.9 Mb | 245 | — | — |
| XCSU35PAMD Spartan UltraScale+ | 25.6K 16K LUT6 | 36K SLC | 48 | 1.7 Mb | 304 | — | — |
| XC7S25AMD Spartan-7 | 23.4K 14.6K LUT6 | 23.4K LC | 80 | 1.6 Mb | 150 | — | — |
Compare side by side: LIFCL-40 vs 5CEA4, LIFCL-40 vs GW3A-20, LIFCL-40 vs LFD2NX-40, LIFCL-40 vs XCSU35P.
LIFCL-40 quick facts
How many LUTs does the LIFCL-40 have?
The LIFCL-40 has 32,500 LUT4 look-up tables, about 32,500 LUT4 equivalents (39,000 logic cells as published by Lattice).
How many DSP blocks does the LIFCL-40 have?
The LIFCL-40 has 56 18×18 multipliers and 1.5 Mb of block RAM plus 1 Mb of LRAM.
Does the LIFCL-40 have transceivers?
No, the LIFCL-40 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 191 pins.
What are the alternatives to the LIFCL-40?
Devices of similar size in other families include 5CEA4 (Altera Cyclone V), GW3A-20 (Gowin Arora III), LFD2NX-40 (Lattice Certus-NX).
Which software is used to design with the LIFCL-40?
Designs for the LIFCL-40 are built with Lattice Radiant.
Other CrossLink-NX devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFCL-17 | 14.2K 14.2K LUT4 | 17K LC | 24 | 0.4 Mb | 77 | — | — |
| LIFCL-33 | 27.5K 27.5K LUT4 | 33K LC | 64 | 1.1 Mb | 60 | — | — |
| LIFCL-33U | 27.5K 27.5K LUT4 | 33K LC | 64 | 1.1 Mb | 52 | — | — |
| LIFCL-40 | 32.5K 32.5K LUT4 | 39K LC | 56 | 1.5 Mb | 191 | — | Gen2 |
Source: Lattice CrossLink-NX product page, Family Table, retrieved 2026-10-24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.