A3P400-2FGG256

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P400-2FGG256 is a ProASIC3 Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 5,000 Logic Elements and 400,000 system gates within a 256-pin FineLine BGA package. The device operates with a core supply voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports up to 178 user I/Os. It achieves a maximum operating frequency of 310 MHz and functions within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Flash-based non-volatile architecture enabling live at power-up operation without external configuration memory
• Support for mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVCMOS and LVTTL across multiple banks
• Integrated true dual-port SRAM blocks for high-speed data buffering and processing

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring deterministic boot times
• Telecommunications infrastructure signal processing
• Automotive electronics interfaces and gateways

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +85°C) against your design requirements. Confirm the FBGA-256 footprint matches your PCB layout constraints. Check for current RoHS compliance status and any relevant export control classifications before finalizing procurement orders.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when a mid-range logic density with flash-based reprogrammability is required. Ensure the 1.5 V core voltage aligns with your power budget. Compare I/O count and speed grades against alternative ProASIC3 models if higher performance or different packaging options are needed for the application.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Microchip ProASIC3 Flash family, designed for cost-sensitive applications needing instant-on functionality. It bridges the gap between low-density PLDs and high-end FPGAs, offering a balance of logic capacity and power efficiency in a compact surface-mount package suitable for mass production environments.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package include other ProASIC3 variants such as the A3P400-1FGG256 or A3P600-2FGG256, provided logic resources and speed grades meet the design specifications.