A3P250L-VQ100

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P250L-VQ100 is a ProASIC3 Flash Field-Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microsemi. It features 250,000 system gates and up to 144 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM within a VQFP-100 package. The device supports a maximum clock frequency of 350 MHz and operates with a core voltage of 1.5 V. It includes six Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCCs), one integrated with a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL). The component utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process, providing instant-on capability without external configuration memory.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Instant On Level 0 support enables immediate operation upon power-up without external configuration devices.
• Integrated security features include FlashLock for content protection and on-chip AES decryption for secure in-system programming.
• Advanced I/O capabilities support mixed-voltage operation across multiple banks with hot-swappable and cold-sparing functions.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure industrial control systems requiring nonvolatile logic and instant-on functionality
• Military and aerospace applications demanding radiation tolerance and high reliability
• Telecommunications infrastructure utilizing LVDS-capable high-speed interfaces

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Microsemi documentation to confirm temperature range and package variations. Ensure compliance with current RoHS directives and moisture sensitivity levels before integration into manufacturing processes.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements necessitate 250k system gates with embedded processor options or extensive SRAM resources. Consider the VQFP-100 package constraints regarding pin count and thermal dissipation for the target application environment.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the ProASIC3 Flash family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and SRAM-based FPGAs. It offers the reprogrammability of an FPGA with the nonvolatility and lower power consumption typical of ASICs, suitable for cost-sensitive high-volume production.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the ProASIC3 family include the A3P250 series variants. Verify pin compatibility and electrical specifications before substituting with other manufacturers' flash-based FPGA solutions.