M2S050TS-FGG484I Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The M2S050TS-FGG484I 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 Active status and widely used in applications requiring combined MCU and FPGA functionality with comprehensive connectivity options including Ethernet, CAN, USB, and serial interfaces.

Substitute parts are identified when design requirements allow component interchange based on matching electrical specifications, package compatibility, and operational parameters. The parts listed below maintain identical core functionality and pinout compatibility with the main part number.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Core Processor	ARM Cortex-M3
Speed	166MHz
Flash Memory	256KB
RAM Memory	64KB
FPGA Logic Modules	50K
Package Type	484-FPBGA (23x23)
Number of I/O	267
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to 100°C (TJ)
Peripherals	DDR, PCIe, SERDES
Connectivity	CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	3 (168 Hours)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the M2S050TS-FGG484I are identified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional and physical compatibility:

Core Architecture: ARM Cortex-M3 processor with identical 166MHz clock speed
Memory Configuration: 256KB flash and 64KB RAM specifications
FPGA Capacity: 50K logic modules
Package Specification: 484-FPBGA (23x23) with 267 I/O pins
Peripheral Set: DDR, PCIe, and SERDES support
Connectivity Interfaces: CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, and USB
Environmental Compliance: ROHS3 compliance and MSL 3 rating
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 100°C junction temperature range

The substitute parts M2S050-FGG484I and M2S050T-FGG484I maintain all specified electrical and mechanical parameters, enabling direct substitution in applications where the main part number is specified.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	M2S050TS-FGG484I	M2S050-FGG484I	M2S050T-FGG484I
Manufacturer	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology
Series	SmartFusion2	SmartFusion2	SmartFusion2
Product Status	Active	Active	Active
Core Processor	ARM Cortex-M3	ARM Cortex-M3	ARM Cortex-M3
Speed	166MHz	166MHz	166MHz
Flash Size	256KB	256KB	256KB
RAM Size	64KB	64KB	64KB
FPGA Logic Modules	50K	50K	50K
Package / Case	484-BGA	484-BGA	484-BGA
Supplier Device Package	484-FPBGA (23x23)	484-FPBGA (23x23)	484-FPBGA (23x23)
Number of I/O	267	267	267
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
Peripherals	DDR, PCIe, SERDES	DDR, PCIe, SERDES	DDR, PCIe, SERDES
Connectivity	CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB	CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB	CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	3 (168 Hours)	3 (168 Hours)	3 (168 Hours)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts—M2S050TS-FGG484I, M2S050-FGG484I, and M2S050T-FGG484I—are Active status products from Microchip Technology with identical electrical specifications and package configurations. Selection between these parts is based on availability and inventory status rather than technical differentiation.

Both substitute parts maintain full ROHS3 compliance and REACH Unaffected status, meeting regulatory requirements for industrial and commercial applications. The MSL 3 rating (168 hours) applies uniformly across all three variants, requiring standard moisture control during storage and handling.

For applications where the M2S050TS-FGG484I is specified, M2S050-FGG484I and M2S050T-FGG484I provide direct functional equivalence with no design modifications required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can M2S050-FGG484I and M2S050T-FGG484I be used interchangeably with M2S050TS-FGG484I?

A: Yes. All three parts share identical core processor architecture, memory configuration, FPGA capacity, package pinout, and peripheral specifications. No circuit design changes are required for substitution.

Q: Are there differences in the 484-FPBGA package between these part numbers?

A: No. All three parts use the same 484-FPBGA (23x23) package with 267 I/O pins. Physical and electrical pinout compatibility is maintained across all variants.

Q: Do the substitute parts support the same connectivity interfaces?

A: Yes. CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, and USB connectivity are identical across M2S050TS-FGG484I, M2S050-FGG484I, and M2S050T-FGG484I.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for these parts?

A: All three parts operate from -40°C to 100°C junction temperature, supporting industrial and extended temperature applications.

Q: Are all parts ROHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. M2S050TS-FGG484I, M2S050-FGG484I, and M2S050T-FGG484I are all ROHS3 compliant with REACH Unaffected status.

Q: What moisture handling precautions apply to these parts?

A: All three parts have MSL 3 rating with 168-hour floor life. Standard moisture control procedures during storage and handling are required before soldering.

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