A3P250-QNG132

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-QNG132 is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microsemi. It features 250,000 system gates and 6,144 VersaTiles within an 8x8 mm QFN-132 package with a 0.50 mm pitch. The device supports a maximum system performance of 350 MHz and includes 36 kbits of embedded True Dual-Port SRAM. It operates on a core voltage of 1.5 V (range 1.425 V to 1.575 V) and utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile flash architecture provides instant-on capability without external boot PROMs and immunity to firm errors from high-energy neutrons.
• Integrated security mechanisms include FlashLock protection and AES-128 decryption for secure in-system programming and intellectual property protection.
• Advanced I/O structure supports mixed-voltage operation (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V) and differential standards including LVDS and LVPECL.
• Embedded Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCC) with an integrated PLL offer flexible clock synthesis, phase shifting, and jitter attenuation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure networking and communications equipment requiring IP protection
• Industrial control systems needing instant-on functionality and reliability
• Avionics and defense applications demanding radiation hardness against soft errors

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'QNG132' corresponds to the QFN-132 package variant with lead-free green packaging. Confirm the temperature grade suffix matches the required operational range, as blank indicates commercial and 'I' indicates industrial specifications. Ensure design tools support the ProASIC3 family for configuration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device for designs requiring nonvolatile FPGA logic with up to 250,000 system gates. Consider the QN132 package for compact board space requirements. Verify that the 36 kbit SRAM capacity meets buffering needs and that the 1.5 V core voltage aligns with power supply constraints.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the ProASIC3 Flash Family, which bridges the gap between ASIC costs and FPGA flexibility. It is designed for applications prioritizing low power, high security, and immediate system readiness over the reconfiguration speed of SRAM-based FPGAs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Check for pin-compatible packages within the same density class, such as VQ100 or TQ144 variants if different form factors are needed. For higher density requirements, consider the ProASIC3E family, though interface and feature sets may differ.