A2F500M3G-1CS288I

Soc System On Chip Overview

The A2F500M3G-1CS288I is a SmartFusion customizable System-on-Chip (cSoC) integrating an ARM Cortex-M3 processor with ProASIC3 FPGA fabric. It features up to 500K logic gates and 11,520 configurable logic blocks within a 288-pin CSPBGA package. The device includes embedded nonvolatile memory (eNVM) ranging from 128 Kbytes to 512 Kbytes and embedded SRAM (eSRAM) up to 64 Kbytes. Operating frequencies reach 80 MHz for the MSS and 100 MHz for the FPGA fabric. It supports multiple voltage domains including 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates a hard 100 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with Memory Protection Unit (MPU).
• Provides 500K equivalent gates and 11,520 D-type flip-flops in the ProASIC3 FPGA fabric.
• Includes internal memory: eNVM (128–512 Kbytes) and eSRAM (up to 64 Kbytes).
• Features a multi-layer AHB communications matrix providing up to 16 Gbps of on-chip bandwidth.

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring mixed-signal processing.
• Automotive electronics utilizing CAN or Ethernet interfaces.
• Medical devices needing secure boot and low power consumption.
• Aerospace and defense applications demanding radiation tolerance options.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the Microchip SmartFusion family, bridging the gap between discrete MCUs and FPGAs. It succeeds earlier Actel SmartFusion products following Microchip's acquisition. The 'G' suffix typically denotes specific speed grades or commercial/industrial temperature variants compared to 'E' or 'F' series parts.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements may include other A2F500 variants such as A2F500M3E or A2F500M3F if package and speed grade compatibility is verified. Cross-family migration to PolarFire SoC requires schematic and software redesign due to architectural differences.