A3P600-2FGG256

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3P600-2FGG256 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the ProASIC3 Flash family manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 13,824 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) and an equivalent of 600,000 system gates. The device supports a maximum system clock frequency of 350 MHz and includes up to 144 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM. It offers up to 300 user I/Os with mixed-voltage operation capabilities at 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V. The component is housed in a 256-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FPBGA) package measuring 17x17 mm with a 1 mm pitch. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Non-volatile flash-based architecture enabling live-at-power-up functionality without external configuration memory.
• Supports single-chip solutions with high-density logic capacity and integrated dual-port SRAM for data buffering.
• Provides flexible I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, and LVCMOS with bank-selectable voltage levels.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed digital signal processing systems requiring low latency.
• Industrial control applications utilizing mixed-voltage I/O interfaces.
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment supporting PCI and DDR protocols.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '2' against official datasheets to confirm the 350 MHz performance rating. Ensure the 256-FPBGA package dimensions match the target PCB footprint. Confirm RoHS compliance status as legacy ProASIC3 variants may differ from current production runs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when non-volatile configuration and high gate density are required in a compact BGA package. Compare against the A3PE series if lower power consumption is critical, or the M1A3P series if embedded processor support is needed. Verify that the 1.5V core voltage aligns with the system power design.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component is part of the ProASIC3 Flash FPGA family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and standard FPGAs by offering reprogrammability with non-volatile storage. It serves as a drop-in replacement for many complex PALs and GALs while providing significantly higher logic density and advanced I/O capabilities for modern embedded designs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

The A3P600-FFG256 and A3P600-FGG256I are pin-compatible alternatives within the same family. Verify if the industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) of the 'I' suffix variant is necessary for the application environment.