A3PE600-1FGG256

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-1FGG256 is a ProASIC3E Flash Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 600,000 system gates and 110,592 bits of embedded SRAM within a 256-pin FineLine BGA package (17x17 mm). The device operates on a core supply voltage ranging from 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +100°C junction temperature. It provides up to 165 user I/Os with mixed-voltage capabilities.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Flash-based nonvolatile architecture enabling live-at-power-up operation without external configuration memory
• Support for mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVCMOS, LVTTL, LVDS, and PCI/PCI-X
• Integrated True Dual-Port SRAM blocks for high-bandwidth data buffering

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation control systems requiring deterministic boot times
• Telecommunications infrastructure signal processing
• Military and aerospace avionics subsystems

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix against official Microchip documentation to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics. Confirm RoHS compliance status as it varies by manufacturing date and region. Ensure the ordering part number matches the required package variant and temperature grade before procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when a mid-range FPGA capacity with instant-on functionality is required. Compare against the standard A3P600 series if lower power consumption is not critical. Verify that the 256-pin FBGA footprint aligns with the target PCB design constraints and thermal management requirements.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This model belongs to the ProASIC3E family, which utilizes a 130-nm flash process technology. It serves as a bridge between traditional ASICs and larger FPGAs, offering reprogrammability with the persistence of flash memory. The family includes variants with integrated soft-core processors for enhanced system integration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package include the A3PE600L for low-power applications. Cross-family migration to SmartFusion or IGLOO may require schematic redesign due to architectural differences.