FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

M2S010

MicrochipSmartFusion2SoC

The M2S010 is a SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA from Microchip, built on a 65 nm process. It provides 12,084 LUT4 look-up tables, 12,084 flip-flops, 0.4 Mb of block RAM and 22 18×18 math blocks (MACC). Its processing system includes a single Arm Cortex-M3 core running at up to 166 MHz. The processing system adds its own MSS with Gigabit Ethernet, high-speed USB, CAN, 2× UART, 2× SPI and 2× I2C. The programmable logic offers up to 233 user I/O pins and 4 SERDES transceivers at up to 5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 4 packages, from the VFG256 (14 × 14 mm) to the FG484 (23 × 23 mm). Temperature grades: commercial, industrial, military, automotive. Designs are built with Microchip Libero SoC.

12,084LUTs (LUT4)
2218×18 math blocks (MACC)
0.4 MbBlock RAM
233Max. user I/O
4Transceivers (5 Gb/s)
1× M3Hard processor

Specifications

VendorMicrochip
FamilySmartFusion2
SeriesFlash FPGAs
Process65 nm
Configuration memoryNon-volatile (flash)
Look-up tables (LUT4)12,084
   Logic block4-input look-up table
   LUT noteLogic elements are a 4-input LUT plus a flip-flop (Microchip)
Logic elements (LEs)12,084
Flip-flops12,084
Block RAM0.4 Mb (21 × 18 Kb)
In-package memory256 KB eNVM, 64 KB eSRAM, 22 × 1 Kb uSRAM
DSP (18×18 math block (MACC))22
Clock management tiles2
Max. user I/O233
SERDES transceivers4 × 5 Gb/s
PCI Express (PL) Gen2
Hard memory controllerDDR2/DDR3 (1 × 18)
Analog / monitorNone
Hard processor1× Arm Cortex-M3 @ 166 MHz
PS connectivityMSS with Gigabit Ethernet, high-speed USB, CAN, 2× UART, 2× SPI and 2× I2C
Design toolMicrochip Libero SoC

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
VFG25614 × 140.81382
VFG40017 × 170.81954
TQ14420 × 200.584—
FG48423 × 231.02334

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 gradeJunction rangeSpeed grades
Commercial (C)0 to 85 °CSTD, -1
Industrial (I)−40 to 100 °CSTD, -1
Military (M)—STD, -1
Automotive (A)—STD, -1

Alternatives to the M2S010

Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
5CSXC2Altera Cyclone V9,430 ALMs25K LE361.4 Mb1456 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1—
A3C 025Altera Agilex 38,500 ALMs25.1K LE341.3 Mb256———
GW5AS-25Gowin Arora V23,040 LUT4—281 Mb239———
5CSEA2Altera Cyclone V9,430 ALMs25K LE361.4 Mb145———
GW1NS-4CGowin LittleBee4,608 LUT4—160.2 Mb106———
GW1NSR-4CGowin LittleBee4,608 LUT4—160.2 Mb106———

Compare side by side: M2S010 vs 5CSXC2, M2S010 vs A3C 025, M2S010 vs GW5AS-25, M2S010 vs GW1NS-4C, M2S010 vs GW1NSR-4C.

Compare the M2S010 with up to three other FPGAs.

M2S010 quick facts

How many LUTs does the M2S010 have?

The M2S010 has 12,084 LUT4 look-up tables. Logic block: 4-input look-up table.

How many DSP blocks does the M2S010 have?

The M2S010 has 22 18×18 math blocks (MACC) and 0.4 Mb of block RAM.

Does the M2S010 have transceivers?

Yes, 4 SERDES transceivers at up to 5 Gb/s.

Does the M2S010 have a processor?

Yes. It includes a hard 1× Arm Cortex-M3 processor.

What are the alternatives to the M2S010?

Devices of similar size in other families include 5CSXC2 (Altera Cyclone V), A3C 025 (Altera Agilex 3), GW5AS-25 (Gowin Arora V).

Which software is used to design with the M2S010?

Designs for the M2S010 are built with Microchip Libero SoC.

Other SmartFusion2 devices

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
M2S0056,060 LUT46.1K LE110.2 Mb209———
M2S01012,084 LUT412.1K LE220.4 Mb2334 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—
M2S02527,696 LUT427.7K LE340.5 Mb2674 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—
M2S05056,340 LUT456.3K LE721.2 Mb3778 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—
M2S06056,520 LUT456.5K LE721.2 Mb3954 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—
M2S09086,184 LUT486.2K LE841.9 Mb4254 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—
M2S150146,124 LUT4146K LE2404.2 Mb57416 SERDES 5 Gb/sGen2—

Source: SmartFusion 2 SoC FPGA Product Brief, DS50003317D. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.