Post #4252529

Crossing off anything Digikey has a high MOQ on, or that doesn't have at least 30 3.3V capable GPIOs, we're down to a handful of options. Some of the promising Efinix parts (Ti125) are too new and not available yet but look really nice for the future. I'm focusing on board footprints and compatibility here, there are lower speed grade/cost/density options available here, but to avoid decision paralysis I'm not cost optimizing yet. Just looking at "can I get this part without spending tens of k$ buying a full reel/tray" and not nitpicking over a $20 vs $50 SKU in the same package. I'm also de-prioritizing anything >$100 in low volume or available via digikey backorder but not kept in stock. Basically we're down to: * XC7S15-2CPGA196C: $29, 15K LE, 100 GPIO, 8mm *XCSU35P-2MCVA361E: $66, 35K LE, 220 GPIO, 10mm * T20F169C3: $11, 20K LE, 73 GPIO, 9mm * T120F324I4: $58, 120 LE, 130 GIO, 12mm There are no transceiver parts that meet my requirements from either vendor without going to a 16mm or larger package which kinda defeats the point.