A3P250-QNG132I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250-QNG132I is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microsemi. It features 250,000 system gates and 6,144 VersaTiles within an industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). The device utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process with seven layers of metal. It supports up to 157 user I/Os in the QN132 package and operates with core voltages for low power consumption. Key specifications include 350 MHz system performance, 36 kbits of embedded SRAM, and 1 kbit of nonvolatile FlashROM.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Instant On Level 0 support enables immediate system operation upon power-up without external configuration PROMs.
• Integrated AES decryption engine provides secure In-System Programming (ISP) via JTAG to protect intellectual property.
• Reprogrammable flash technology retains programmed designs when powered off, eliminating firm errors caused by high-energy neutrons.
• Advanced I/O structure supports mixed-voltage operation and differential standards including LVDS and LVPECL.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure remote field updates over public networks
• Systems requiring instant-on initialization before processor wake-up
• Applications needing nonvolatile storage for calibration settings or serialization

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'QNG132I' against the manufacturer's current datasheet to confirm package type, lead-free status, and industrial temperature rating. Ensure design tools are compatible with the ProASIC3 family architecture. Check for any product change notices regarding availability or pinout modifications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring nonvolatile FPGA logic with integrated security features. The QN132 package offers a balance of I/O count and footprint size. Consider the A3P250 density level if higher gate counts or additional RAM blocks are required for complex logic implementations.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3 Flash Family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and SRAM-based FPGAs. It offers single-chip solutions with low power consumption and high reliability. The family includes various densities from 15k to 1M gates, with the A3P250 providing mid-range capacity suitable for moderate complexity applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Check for pin-compatible packages within the ProASIC3 family such as VQ100 or TQ144 for different form factors. For higher performance or density, consider the ProASIC3E Flash Family. Verify that alternative devices maintain the same industrial temperature range and security feature set.