A3P250-1VQG100I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-1VQG100I is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 250,000 system gates and supports up to 68 user I/Os within a 100-pin VQFP package. The device operates on a single 1.5V supply voltage with a range of 1.425V to 1.575V. It includes an integrated ARM Cortex-M1 soft processor core and offers 3,000 logic elements. The component is rated for industrial temperature ranges from -40°C to +100°C junction temperature.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrates an ARM Cortex-M1 soft processor core alongside programmable logic fabric
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVCMOS and LVTTL configurations
• Provides non-volatile flash-based configuration for instant-on operation

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring deterministic logic processing
• Embedded applications utilizing the integrated ARM Cortex-M1 core
• General-purpose programmable logic prototyping and deployment

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature rating (-40°C to +100°C TJ). Confirm the package designation matches the 100-pin VQFP form factor. Check current availability status as legacy FPGA families may have limited production runs or end-of-life notifications. Ensure EDA models match the required design tool version.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when a combination of moderate logic capacity and embedded processing is required in a low-pin-count package. Compare against the A3P250-1VQG100 if commercial temperature range suffices. Verify that the 68 available I/O pins meet interface requirements. Consider power consumption profiles relative to other ProASIC3 variants.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Microchip ProASIC3 Flash family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs. The series is characterized by its non-volatile flash architecture, eliminating the need for external configuration memory. The A3P250 variant represents a mid-range density option within the family, balancing gate count with pin availability.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package include the A3P250-1VQG100 (commercial grade) or A3P250-2VQG100 (different speed grade). Cross-family migration to IGLOO or PolarFire may require schematic and layout redesign due to architectural differences.