LFE5U-12
LatticeECP5The LFE5U-12 is an ECP5 FPGA from Lattice, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 12,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 0.6 Mb of block RAM and 28 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 197 user I/O pins. It is available in 4 packages, from the csfBGA285 (10 × 10 mm) to the TQFP144 (20 × 20 mm). Designs are built with Lattice Diamond.
Specifications
| Vendor | Lattice |
|---|---|
| Family | ECP5 |
| Series | ECP5 |
| Process | 40 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 12,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 12,000 |
| Distributed RAM | 97 Kb |
| Block RAM | 0.6 Mb (32 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 28 |
| Max. user I/O | 197 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Lattice Diamond |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQFP144 | 20 × 20 | 0.5 | 98 | — |
| csfBGA285 | 10 × 10 | 0.5 | 118 | — |
| caBGA256 | 14 × 14 | 0.8 | 197 | — |
| caBGA381 | 17 × 17 | 0.8 | 197 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Alternatives to the LFE5U-12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T13Efinix Trion | ≈12.8K 12.8K LEs | 12.8K LE | 24 | 0.7 Mb | 195 | — | — |
| EP4CE10Altera Cyclone IV | 10K 10K LUT4 | 10K LE | 23 | 0.4 Mb | 179 | — | — |
| 10CL010Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 10K 10K LUT4 | 10K LE | 23 | 0.4 Mb | 176 | — | — |
| 10M08Altera MAX 10 | 8K 8K LUT4 | 8K LE | 24 | 0.4 Mb | 250 | — | — |
| GW1N-9Gowin LittleBee | 8.6K 8.6K LUT4 | — | 20 | 0.5 Mb | 276 | — | — |
| GW1NR-9Gowin LittleBee | 8.6K 8.6K LUT4 | — | 20 | 0.5 Mb | 276 | — | — |
Compare side by side: LFE5U-12 vs T13, LFE5U-12 vs EP4CE10, LFE5U-12 vs 10CL010.
LFE5U-12 quick facts
How many LUTs does the LFE5U-12 have?
The LFE5U-12 has 12,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 12,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the LFE5U-12 have?
The LFE5U-12 has 28 18×18 multipliers and 0.6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the LFE5U-12 have transceivers?
No, the LFE5U-12 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 197 pins.
What are the alternatives to the LFE5U-12?
Devices of similar size in other families include T13 (Efinix Trion), EP4CE10 (Altera Cyclone IV), 10CL010 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP).
Which software is used to design with the LFE5U-12?
Designs for the LFE5U-12 are built with Lattice Diamond.
Other ECP5 devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFE5U-12 | 12K 12K LUT4 | — | 28 | 0.6 Mb | 197 | — | — |
| LFE5UM-25 | 24K 24K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 197 | 2 SERDES 3.2 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5UM5G-25 | 24K 24K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 197 | 2 SERDES 5 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5U-25 | 24K 24K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 197 | — | — |
| LFE5UM-45 | 44K 44K LUT4 | — | 72 | 1.9 Mb | 245 | 4 SERDES 3.2 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5UM5G-45 | 44K 44K LUT4 | — | 72 | 1.9 Mb | 245 | 4 SERDES 5 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5U-45 | 44K 44K LUT4 | — | 72 | 1.9 Mb | 245 | — | — |
| LFE5UM-85 | 84K 84K LUT4 | — | 156 | 3.7 Mb | 365 | 4 SERDES 3.2 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5UM5G-85 | 84K 84K LUT4 | — | 156 | 3.7 Mb | 365 | 4 SERDES 5 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5U-85 | 84K 84K LUT4 | — | 156 | 3.7 Mb | 365 | — | — |
Source: Lattice ECP5 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.