A3P250-1FG144M

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-1FG144M is a ProASIC3 Flash FPGA from Microchip Technology, featuring 250,000 system gates and 6,144 configurable logic blocks. It operates within a supply voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports up to 97 I/Os in a 144-pin FBGA package. The device achieves maximum operating frequencies of 272 MHz at commercial temperatures (0°C to +70°C) and 231 MHz at industrial temperatures (-40°C to +85°C). It includes 36 kbits of embedded SRAM and utilizes non-volatile flash technology for instant power-up functionality.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Non-volatile flash-based architecture enables live-at-power-up operation without external configuration memory.
• Integrated ARM Cortex-M1 soft processor option allows for mixed-signal and control applications on a single chip.
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O banks with selectable voltages including 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V.
• Includes Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCC) and Phase-Locked Loops (PLL) for precise clock management.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring deterministic boot times.
• Automotive infotainment and body control modules.
• Telecommunications baseband processing interfaces.
• Medical imaging equipment signal conditioning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'M' against the official Microchip datasheet to confirm if it denotes a military temperature grade or specific reliability standard, as standard commercial variants typically use suffixes like '1'. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level prior to ordering. Ensure the 144-pin FBGA footprint matches the target PCB design constraints.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when non-vatility and low static power are critical compared to SRAM-based FPGAs. Compare gate density and I/O count against the A3P025 or A3P050 if lower capacity suffices. Verify that the 1.5 V core voltage aligns with the system power budget. Consider the M1A3P250 variant if an integrated hard processor core is required instead of a soft ARM implementation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3 family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs by offering flash-based reprogrammability. It serves as a successor to the A4K series and predecessor to the PolarFire family. The 250K gate count positions it for mid-range complexity designs requiring high reliability and radiation tolerance options.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package are limited due to unique ProASIC3 architecture. The A3P025 offers lower density but similar I/O counts. For higher performance, consider the PolarFire LP or MG series, though pinouts and voltage requirements will differ significantly.