A3PE600-2FG484

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-2FG484 is a Flash-based Field Programmable Gate Array from the ProASIC3E family, manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 600,000 system gates and 13,824 logic cells within a 484-pin FineLine BGA package with a 1 mm pitch. The device operates on a single 1.5 V supply voltage and supports mixed-voltage I/O standards including LVCMOS 3.3 V, 2.5 V, 1.8 V, and 1.5 V. It offers up to 270 user I/Os and includes 108 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM. The component supports high-speed DDR I/O at 700 Mbps and accommodates an industrial operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile Flash technology enables instant-on operation without external configuration memory.
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O banks for direct interfacing with diverse system components.
• Integrates True Dual-Port SRAM blocks for efficient data buffering and processing.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation control systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure interfaces
• Automotive electronic control units

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 RoHS directives if required by your application, as standard versions may not be compliant. Confirm lead times directly with authorized distributors due to potential supply chain fluctuations.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when nonvolatile configuration and moderate gate density are required. Compare against the standard ProASIC3 family if lower power consumption is critical, noting that the E variant offers enhanced performance. Verify I/O count requirements against the available 270 pins in the FBGA-484 package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the ProASIC3E Flash FPGA family, which bridges the gap between ASICs and traditional SRAM-based FPGAs. It provides the reprogrammability of FPGAs with the nonvolatility of Flash memory, eliminating the need for boot PROMs. The family is designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring rapid time-to-market.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package include other members of the ProASIC3E family such as the A3PE1500 or A3PE3000, provided gate counts meet design needs. Cross-family migration to ProASIC3L requires verification of power and speed differences.