A3PE600-1PQG208I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-1PQG208I is a ProASIC3E Flash FPGA featuring 600,000 system gates and 13,824 VersaTiles. It includes 108 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM organized into 24 blocks of 4,608 bits each. The device operates with a core voltage range of 1.425V to 1.575V and supports up to 270 user I/Os in the PQG208 package. It provides 350 MHz system performance and integrates six Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCCs) with PLLs. The industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +100°C TJ) ensures reliable operation in demanding environments.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile flash technology enables Instant On Level 0 support without external boot PROMs.
• Integrated AES decryption engine and FlashLock provide secure in-system programming and IP protection.
• Versatile I/O structure supports mixed-voltage operation and high-speed differential standards like LVDS.
• Embedded memory blocks function as dual-port SRAM or synchronous FIFOs for data buffering.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure remote field updates over public networks
• High-performance networking and communications systems
• Avionics and computing applications requiring low power

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature rating (-40°C to +100°C junction). Confirm RoHS compliance status via the manufacturer's current documentation. Check component availability as legacy flash FPGA lines may have limited production runs or end-of-life statuses.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when 600k gate density and nonvolatile configuration are required. Ensure the design fits within the 108 kbit SRAM limit. Verify that the PQG208 package pinout meets board layout constraints. Consider the 1.5V core voltage requirement for power supply design.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Microsemi ProASIC3E family, which utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process. It serves as a reprogrammable alternative to ASICs, offering lower unit costs and time-to-market benefits while maintaining security through on-chip nonvolatile storage.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Compatible devices within the same package include other ProASIC3E parts such as the A3PE1500 or A3PE3000, provided logic resources are sufficient. Verify pin compatibility across the ProASIC3E family before substitution.