A3PE600-2PQG208

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The A3PE600-2PQG208 is a ProASIC3E Flash FPGA manufactured by Microsemi, featuring 600,000 system gates and 13,824 VersaTiles. It utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process with instant-on capability and Level 0 support. The device includes 108 kbits of true dual-port SRAM and 1 kbit of nonvolatile FlashROM. Operating at a maximum frequency of 350 MHz, it supports mixed-voltage I/O (1.5 V to 3.3 V) across eight banks. Packaged in a PQFP-208 with a 0.5 mm pitch, the industrial grade variant operates between -40°C and +100°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Nonvolatile flash technology provides instant-on functionality without external boot PROMs.
• Integrated AES decryption engine and FlashLock security protect intellectual property during ISP.
• Versatile VersaTile architecture combines logic functions with embedded memory and clock conditioning.
• Supports high-speed DDR interfaces and multiple differential/single-ended I/O standards.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Secure remote field updates over public networks
• Instant-on system initialization and critical task execution
• High-density programmable logic replacement for ASICs
• Embedded ARM Cortex-M1 soft processor integration

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffixes against official Microsemi documentation to confirm temperature range and packaging compliance. Confirm that the 'I' suffix denotes the industrial temperature rating required for your application environment. Ensure compatibility with JTAG programming tools supporting IEEE 1532 standards for secure configuration loading.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when requiring nonvolatile reprogrammability with instant-on capabilities. Consider the A3PE600 density for designs needing up to 270 user I/Os in a compact PQFP package. Evaluate the integrated PLLs and SRAM resources against design complexity requirements before migrating to higher-density ProASIC3E variants.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3E family, representing third-generation flash FPGAs from Microsemi. It succeeds the ProASIC PLUS series, offering enhanced performance and lower power consumption through a 130-nm process. The family supports optional ARM Cortex-M1 soft processors for embedded control applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Pin-compatible alternatives within the ProASIC3E family include the A3PE1500 and A3PE3000 for higher density requirements. Verify that migration to these devices complies with board layout and design rule constraints specified in the Fabric User’s Guide.

Field Programmable Gate Array FAQ

Does the A3PE600 require an external configuration PROM?

No, the device uses nonvolatile flash technology, allowing it to be Instant On without external boot PROMs or microcontrollers.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the A3PE600?

The device supports a maximum system performance frequency of 350 MHz.

How many Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCCs) are available in the PQ208 package?

The PQ208 package supports six CCC blocks, though only two PLLs are accessible for direct user I/O optimization.