A3P250-1FG256I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-1FG256I is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 250,000 system gates and 3,000 logic elements within a 256-pin FineLine BGA package. The device includes 36 kbit of embedded true dual-port SRAM and supports up to 157 user I/Os. It operates on a single 1.5 V supply voltage with a range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V. The industrial temperature grade covers an operating range from 0°C to +85°C, supporting maximum system performance frequencies up to 350 MHz.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Flash-based non-volatile technology enabling live at power-up operation without external configuration memory.
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, and LVCMOS for flexible interface integration.
• Includes Configurable Clocking Circuit (CCC) blocks with integrated Phase-Locked Loops for clock management.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation control systems requiring deterministic boot times.
• Telecommunications infrastructure signal processing and protocol conversion.
• Test and measurement equipment digital logic interfacing.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature rating of 0°C to +85°C. Confirm the package designation matches the 256-pin FineLine BGA footprint. Check for RoHS compliance status as older revisions may differ. Ensure design files account for the specific pinout of the FG256 variant.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when non-volatile flash FPGA architecture is required to eliminate external configuration chips. Compare gate density against the A3P030 or A3P060 if lower capacity suffices. Consider the A3P1000 series if higher logic resources are needed while maintaining the same package form factor.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Microchip ProASIC3 Flash family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs. It utilizes a 130-nm CMOS process. The family offers pin-compatible options across various gate counts, allowing design scalability without PCB layout changes.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the ProASIC3 Flash family include the A3P030, A3P060, A3P1000, and A3P1000L variants. Verify that the alternative part meets the specific timing and resource requirements of the current design.