A1280A-1PQG160M

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A1280A-1PQG160M is an embedded Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the ACT™ 2 series manufactured by Microsemi Corporation. This device features a capacity of 8,000 equivalent gates and comprises 1,232 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs). It supports up to 140 user I/Os and operates within a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V. The component is housed in a 176-pin Plastic Grid Array (PGA) package with a maximum operating frequency of 75 MHz. It is designed for surface-mount installation and functions reliably across a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• ACT™ 2 architecture utilizing PLICE antifuse technology for non-volatile configuration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed digital signal processing systems.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'M' against official Microsemi documentation to confirm if it denotes a military-grade variant or specific qualification standard distinct from commercial parts. Confirm end-of-life status and lifecycle management options through authorized channels before procurement planning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this part when requiring moderate logic density with high-speed performance in a PGA footprint. Ensure design compatibility with 5V logic levels and verify that the 176-pin package dimensions fit the target board layout constraints.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This model belongs to the ACT™ 2 family, which succeeded the ACT™ 1 series. It offers increased logic capacity compared to predecessors like the A1020B while maintaining similar voltage requirements. The ACT™ 2 series was widely used in telecommunications and industrial control applications prior to the transition to flash-based FPGA technologies.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed direct substitute part numbers are not available in the provided data. Consider consulting Microsemi for obsolescence management programs or evaluating modern flash-based FPGA equivalents for new designs.