A3P125-VQG100

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P125-VQG100 is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 125,000 system gates and 71 user I/Os within a 100-pin VQFP package. The device includes 36 kbit of embedded SRAM and operates at a maximum frequency of 350 MHz. Power supply requirements range from 1.425 V to 1.575 V. It supports commercial temperature operation between 0°C and +85°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Flash-based nonvolatile architecture enabling instant-on functionality without external configuration memory.
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, and PCI/PCI-X with bank-selectable voltages.
• Integrates Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) with dedicated Phase-Locked Loops for clock management.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring low power and instant startup.
• Telecommunications interface logic and protocol conversion.
• Consumer electronics hardware acceleration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix against official Microchip documentation to confirm temperature grade and package variant. Ensure compatibility with design tools such as Libero SoC. Check for recent Product Change Notices regarding assembly or material declarations before finalizing procurement orders.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component for applications needing small-scale programmable logic with persistent configuration. Compare gate density and I/O count against larger ProASIC3 models if more resources are required. Verify voltage levels match target interface standards.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3 family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs. It offers lower power consumption than SRAM-based FPGAs while providing reprogrammability. The VQG100 package provides a compact surface-mount solution suitable for space-constrained designs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same series include A3P125-1VQG100 and A3P125-2VQG100, differing primarily in speed grades. Verify functional equivalence using the official ProASIC3 datasheet before substitution.