A3PE600-2FG256I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-2FG256I is a ProASIC3 Low Power Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 600,000 system gates and 13,824 configurable logic blocks within a 256-pin FineLine BGA package measuring 17x17 mm. The device operates on a core voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.575 V and supports up to 270 user I/Os. It offers an industrial temperature range from -55°C to +125°C and includes up to 144 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Low power consumption achieved through 130-nm flash-based CMOS process technology
• Non-volatile flash architecture enabling live-at-power-up functionality without external configuration memory
• Extended industrial temperature rating suitable for harsh environmental conditions
• Integrated True Dual-Port SRAM for high-bandwidth data buffering

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring low power and wide temperature tolerance
• Aerospace and defense systems utilizing radiation-tolerant or high-reliability components
• Military communication equipment operating in extreme thermal environments
• Portable instrumentation powered by limited energy sources

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Microchip documentation to confirm temperature grade and package variations. Ensure compliance with export control classifications such as ECCN 3A991 if applicable. Confirm RoHS status and REACH compliance requirements prior to integration into final assemblies.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when non-volatile configuration and extended temperature ranges are mandatory. Compare total gate counts and SRAM capacity against standard ProASIC3 models to ensure sufficient logic resources. Verify pin compatibility with existing PCB layouts due to the shared 256-FPBGA footprint across the family.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3 Low Power family, designed for applications demanding reduced power dissipation compared to standard flash FPGAs. It shares architectural similarities with the ProASIC3E series but focuses on efficiency and ruggedness rather than maximum clock speed optimization.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other variants within the ProASIC3 Low Power family, such as the A3PE250 or A3PE400, provided pinouts and resource requirements align. Standard ProASIC3 parts like the A3P600 offer similar gate counts but lack the specific low-power optimizations and extended temperature ratings.