A3PN060-1VQ100

Overview

The A3PN060-1VQ100 is a ProASIC3 nano series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features 71 user I/Os and 60,000 system gates within a 100-VQFP package. The device operates with a core supply voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. It utilizes a 130-nm flash-based CMOS process, providing instant-on capabilities without external configuration memory. The FPGA includes up to 18,432 bits of embedded RAM and supports mixed-voltage I/O standards.

Feature Summary

• Instant-on non-volatile flash technology eliminates the need for external configuration devices.
• Supports mixed-voltage I/O banks operating at 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V levels.
• Includes integrated Clock Conditioning Circuits (CCC) with Phase-Locked Loops (PLL).
• Provides hardware security features including AES decryption and FlashLock protection.

Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring instant power-up functionality.
• Low-power portable electronics utilizing single-supply operation.
• Secure communication interfaces protected by on-chip encryption.
• Signal processing applications leveraging embedded SRAM resources.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Microchip documentation to confirm temperature grade and package variations. Ensure compatibility with JTAG programming interfaces for in-system configuration. Check for RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity levels prior to assembly planning.

Selection Notes

Select this component when instant-on capability and low static power consumption are critical design constraints. Compare gate density and I/O counts against alternative ProASIC3 variants if higher performance or additional memory is required. Verify that the 100-pin VQFP package fits the available PCB footprint and thermal management requirements.

Part Context

This part belongs to the ProASIC3 nano family, which bridges the gap between standard ASICs and larger FPGAs. It offers a cost-effective solution for mid-volume production runs where reprogrammability is needed but full FPGA complexity is unnecessary. The family shares pin-out compatibility across different logic densities.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other members of the ProASIC3 nano family such as A3PN030 or A3PN125, provided pin compatibility and resource requirements align. Cross-family migration to AGL or IGLOO series may require schematic and code adjustments due to architectural differences.