M2S050TS-FGG484 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The M2S050TS-FGG484 is an ARM Cortex-M3 System On Chip (SOC) from Microchip Technology's SmartFusion2 product line. This embedded IC integrates a 166MHz processor with 50K logic modules FPGA fabric, 256KB flash memory, and 64KB RAM in a 484-FPBGA package. The device is currently in active production status and supports multiple connectivity standards including Ethernet, CAN, USB, SPI, I2C, and UART/USART interfaces. Finding equivalent or substitute parts becomes necessary when managing inventory constraints, supply chain optimization, or when the primary part number becomes temporarily unavailable while maintaining identical electrical and mechanical specifications.

Substiute Parts

M2S050TS-FGG484

Microchip TechnologyIn Stock: 896M2S050TS-FGG484 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

M2S050-FGG484

Microchip TechnologyIn Stock: 1140M2S050-FGG484 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the M2S050TS-FGG484 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Core Electrical Specifications: Identical ARM Cortex-M3 processor architecture, 166MHz clock speed, 256KB flash memory, 64KB RAM, and 50K FPGA logic modules are mandatory for functional equivalence.

Package and Physical Compatibility: The 484-FPBGA (23x23) package format with 267 I/O pins must remain unchanged to ensure PCB layout compatibility and mechanical fit.

Thermal and Environmental Compliance: Operating temperature range of 0°C to 85°C (TJ), RoHS3 compliance, and MSL 3 rating must be maintained.

Connectivity and Peripherals: All integrated peripherals including DDR, PCIe, SERDES, CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, and USB interfaces must be present and functionally identical.

The M2S050TS-FGG484 differs from its substitute M2S050-FGG484 only in the temperature grade designation (TS suffix), while maintaining all other electrical, mechanical, and compliance specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the M2S050TS-FGG484 and M2S050-FGG484 are active production parts from Microchip Technology with full RoHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. The parts are electrically and mechanically identical across all specified parameters. Selection between these part numbers should be based on inventory availability and supply chain requirements, as both meet identical compliance certifications and operational specifications. The TS temperature grade designation in the primary part number does not introduce functional differences within the specified 0°C to 85°C operating range.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can M2S050-FGG484 be used as a direct replacement for M2S050TS-FGG484?

A: Yes. Both parts are parametrically equivalent across all electrical specifications, memory configuration, FPGA logic capacity, package format, I/O count, and compliance certifications. The parts are functionally interchangeable within the specified operating temperature range.

Q: What does the "TS" designation in M2S050TS-FGG484 indicate?

A: The TS suffix denotes a specific temperature grade classification assigned by the manufacturer. However, both variants maintain the identical 0°C to 85°C operating temperature specification and are otherwise electrically equivalent.

Q: Are the package dimensions and pin configurations identical?

A: Yes. Both parts use the 484-FPBGA (23x23) package format with 267 I/O pins. PCB layouts designed for one part number are compatible with the other without modification.

Q: Do both parts support the same connectivity interfaces?

A: Yes. Both M2S050TS-FGG484 and M2S050-FGG484 integrate identical peripheral sets including Ethernet, CANbus, USB, SPI, I2C, and UART/USART interfaces, along with DDR, PCIe, and SERDES support.

Q: Are there any compliance or certification differences?

A: No. Both parts carry identical RoHS3 compliance, REACH unaffected status, MSL 3 rating, and active product status. No compliance trade-offs exist between the two part numbers.

Q: Which part should be selected for new designs?

A: Either part number is suitable for new designs. Selection should be based on current inventory availability and supplier lead times, as both parts are functionally and mechanically equivalent.