A3P250-1FG144T

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-1FG144T is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 250,000 system gates and 3,6864 bits of embedded SRAM within a 144-pin Low-profile Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FPBGA) package. The device operates on a core voltage ranging from 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports up to 97 user I/Os. It delivers a maximum operating frequency of 272 MHz and functions within an industrial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Flash-based non-volatile architecture enabling live at power-up operation without external configuration memory
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V with bank-selectable levels
• Includes Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCC) with Phase-Locked Loops for high-performance clock management

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring deterministic boot times
• Secure communication interfaces utilizing AES decryption capabilities
• Automotive electronics compatible with JESD8-B supply voltage ranges

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the suffix 'T' indicates tape-and-reel packaging rather than tray distribution when sourcing components. Confirm RoHS compliance status as specific variants may differ. Ensure the supplier provides valid traceability documentation for the manufacturing date code and assembly site to meet quality assurance requirements.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component for designs needing flash-based FPGA reprogrammability with moderate logic density. Compare against the A3P250-VQ100I if a smaller quad flat package is preferred. Consider the M1A3P250 series if integrated ARM Cortex-M1 processing is required alongside programmable logic resources.

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 technology. It serves as a drop-in replacement for complex PALs or GALs in legacy designs while providing higher performance and lower power consumption compared to older EPROM-based FPGA technologies.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

The M1A3P250-FFGG144 is a pin-compatible alternative within the same package footprint. Verify that any substitute maintains the required 1.5 V core voltage and matches the 272 MHz timing specifications for direct interchangeability.