A3PE600-2PQ208I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-2PQ208I is a ProASIC3E flash FPGA manufactured by Microsemi. It features 600,000 system gates and 13,824 VersaTiles (D-flip-flops). The device includes 108 kbits of embedded true dual-port SRAM organized into 24 blocks of 4,608 bits each. It provides up to 147 user I/Os in the PQFP-208 package. The maximum operating frequency is 350 MHz. Core voltage ranges from 1.425 V to 1.575 V. The industrial temperature grade supports operation from -40°C to +100°C junction temperature.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile flash-based architecture providing instant-on capability without external boot PROMs.
• Integrated security features including FlashLock protection and on-chip AES decryption engine for secure ISP.
• Flexible I/O structure supporting mixed-voltage operation across multiple standards including LVDS and DDR.
• Six Clock Conditioning Circuits with integrated PLLs for advanced clock management.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure remote field updates over public networks
• Internet protocol addressing and system calibration storage
• High-performance logic design requiring nonvolatile configuration

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) as defined in the datasheet. Confirm the speed grade '2' corresponds to the specified performance tier. Ensure the PQ208 package type matches the physical footprint requirements. Check for RoHS compliance status if required by local regulations.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of moderate density and high performance is required. The PQ208 package limits available I/Os to 147 compared to larger packages. Consider the 130-nm process technology constraints. Verify that the 108 kbits of SRAM meets the memory bandwidth needs for the intended application.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3E family, which offers reprogrammable flash technology. It sits between the lower-density A3PE150 and higher-density A3PE1500 devices in terms of gate count. The family shares pin compatibility within the same package type across different densities.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

A3PE600-1PQ208I: Commercial temperature grade version with standard speed.

Field Programmable Gate Array FAQ

Does the A3PE600 require an external configuration PROM?

No, the flash-based architecture retains programmed designs when powered off, eliminating the need for external boot PROMs.

What is the maximum number of CCC blocks available in the PQ208 package?

All six CCC blocks are usable, though only the center east and west PLLs are directly accessible for clock synthesis; the corner CCCs support simple delay operations.

How is the FlashROM accessed for programming?

The FlashROM is programmed exclusively via the JTAG interface and cannot be programmed from the internal logic array.