A3P250-2FGG144

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-2FGG144 is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 250,000 system gates and 6,144 configurable logic blocks (CLBs). The device supports a maximum operating frequency of 310 MHz and includes 36 kbits of embedded SRAM. It provides 97 user I/Os and operates within a supply voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V. The component is housed in a 144-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FPBGA) package with a 13x13 mm footprint. It supports mixed-voltage operation for 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V banks.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Non-volatile flash-based architecture enables live at power-up functionality without external configuration memory.
• Supports single-chip solutions with on-chip security features including AES decryption via JTAG.
• Enables mixed-voltage I/O bank selection for flexible interface compatibility.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring non-volatile programmability
• Automotive electronics supporting Level 0 boot configurations
• Telecommunications infrastructure utilizing PCI interfaces

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '2' against the manufacturer's datasheet to confirm the 310 MHz performance rating. Ensure the FPBGA-144 package dimensions match the target PCB layout requirements. Confirm RoHS compliance status through official Microchip documentation prior to procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic capacity and high-speed performance is required. Compare against the A3P250-1FGG144 if lower speed grades suffice for cost reduction. Consider the M1A3P250 variant if integrated ARM Cortex-M1 processing capabilities are necessary for the application.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the ProASIC3 Flash FPGA family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs. It utilizes a 130-nm process technology. The family is characterized by its reprogrammable flash nature, offering design flexibility with the persistence of ASIC-like power efficiency and immediate operational readiness.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

The A3P250-1FGG144 serves as a verified lower-speed substitute within the same package. For pin-compatible upgrades or downgrades, verify that the timing constraints of the design accommodate the specific speed bin differences between the -1 and -2 variants.