A3P060-CS121I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P060-CS121I is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microsemi. It features 60,000 system gates and 96 user I/Os in a CS121 Chip Scale Package with a 0.5 mm pitch. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 350 MHz and supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V. It includes 18 kbits of embedded SRAM and utilizes nonvolatile flash technology for instant-on functionality without external boot PROMs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile flash-based architecture providing instant-on capability and immunity to firm errors from high-energy neutrons.
• Integrated security mechanisms including FlashLock and AES decryption for secure in-system programming and intellectual property protection.
• Flexible I/O structure supporting mixed-voltage operation across multiple banks with programmable slew rates and drive strengths.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure remote field updates over public networks
• System initialization and critical task execution before processor wake-up
• Low-power single-chip solutions replacing ASICs or CPLDs

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'CS121I' corresponds to the Chip Scale Package and Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). Confirm RoHS compliance status as standard packaging may vary. Ensure design tools support the ProASIC3 family for configuration and programming via IEEE 1532 JTAG interface.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring moderate logic density (60k gates) with immediate power-up readiness. Consider the CS121 package for space-constrained designs. Verify that the required I/O voltage levels are compatible with the supported 1.5 V to 3.3 V ranges. Check if ARM Cortex-M1 support is needed, as this specific part does not include it.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the ProASIC3 Flash Family, which offers reprogrammable nonvolatile logic. It sits between lower-density devices like the A3P030 and higher-density options like the A3P125. The family is characterized by its 130-nm process and integrated clock conditioning circuits.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Pin-compatible packages within the ProASIC3 family allow for migration to other densities such as A3P030 or A3P125, provided design constraints are met. No direct cross-family replacements are documented in the source material.