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Use Microsemi/Microchip IGLOO in new design, will they have future ?

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Miyuki:
I have a question
Is it a wise idea to use IGLOO device in new design ? They are arounds for long times, and swtill are marked as active even now stocks are really scare at distributors. But are only device of this type on market today.
This brings me a worry. Is it just a temporary glitch or will be here problem with availability in future ?

EverydayMuffin:
Microchip/Microsemi's longevity statement for the IGLOO is at least 10 years from 2020, so these devices are fine for new designs.

Which IGLOO device are you looking at? Have you looked at IGLOO2?

Miyuki:
I need something like AGL250 or AGL400
It is much closer to Lattice ICE40 than to IGLOO2 they are huge

EverydayMuffin:

--- Quote from: Miyuki on October 17, 2020, 10:59:08 am ---I need something like AGL250 or AGL400
It is much closer to Lattice ICE40 than to IGLOO2 they are huge

--- End quote ---

The device you mention, AGL400 in CS196 (8x8) is the smallest package device from Microchip at 5K LEs.

At 3K LEs, you could also look at the IGLOO nano AGLN250 in CS81 (5x5) as an alternative to AGL250.

But you're right, IGLOO2's packages are bigger, the smallest package is FCSG325 (11x11).

SiliconWizard:

--- Quote from: Miyuki on October 17, 2020, 10:59:08 am ---I need something like AGL250 or AGL400
It is much closer to Lattice ICE40 than to IGLOO2 they are huge

--- End quote ---

Do you have a particular reason for avoiding the iCE40 series?

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