A2F060M3E-1FG256

Soc System On Chip Overview

The Microsemi A2F060M3E-1FG256 is a SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) featuring a hard 100 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 processor, 60,000 FPGA system gates, and 128 Kbytes of embedded nonvolatile flash memory. It integrates programmable analog resources including one 12-bit SAR ADC, one sigma-delta DAC, and two high-voltage bipolar monitors. The device operates on a single 3.3 V supply with an internal 1.5 V regulator, housed in a 256-ball FBGA package.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Hard 100 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with 128 Kbytes eNVM and 16 Kbytes eSRAM
• 60,000 system gates FPGA fabric based on low-power flash technology
• Programmable analog front-end with one 12-bit SAR ADC and one sigma-delta DAC
• Integrated Analog Compute Engine (ACE) for offloading analog processing tasks

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Motor and motion control systems
• Solar inverters
• Clinical and imaging medical electronics
• Industrial automation controllers

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against the manufacturer's current product status table to confirm availability and temperature grade. Ensure the FG256 package dimensions match the target PCB footprint requirements. Confirm that the 128 Kbytes eNVM size meets the application's code storage needs.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this part when a combination of deterministic real-time control via the Cortex-M3 and flexible logic implementation is required. The integrated analog features reduce external component count for signal conditioning applications. Verify that the 100 MHz MSS speed grade satisfies the timing constraints of the control loop.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the SmartFusion cSoC family, which merges FPGA fabric with a hardened microcontroller and analog blocks. The A2F060 variant represents the entry-level density within the series, offering 60,000 system gates. It utilizes Microsemi's proprietary flash process for instant-on capability and firm-error immunity.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Compatible devices within the same family include the A2F060M3F-1FG256, which offers 256 Kbytes of flash memory. Other package options for the A2F060M3 core include CS288 and TQ144. Cross-family migration to Microsemi PolarFire or IGLOO II requires significant architectural redesign.