The APA600-FG256M is a flash-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology’s ProASICPLUS family, delivering non-volatile, single-chip programmable logic in a 256-ball fine-pitch BGA package. This device integrates 600,000 system gates and leverages second-generation flash technology to retain its configuration without external boot memory, enabling instant-on operation and eliminating configuration bitstream exposure. Its live-at-power-up capability, low dynamic power consumption, and firm-error immunity suit it for systems requiring deterministic power sequencing and high security. The architecture supports in-system reprogrammability and offers embedded RAM blocks for flexible data buffering, making it a reliable foundation for glue logic, control functions, and moderate-complexity digital processing.
Typical implementations span industrial automation, avionics, defense electronics, and medical instrumentation, where mission-critical uptime and resilience to environmental stress are paramount. The “M” suffix designates military-grade temperature range (–55°C to +125°C), qualifying the device for extended-temperature deployments and high-reliability programs that often mandate full industrial or defense logistics support. As a mature ProASICPLUS product, the APA600-FG256M requires evaluation of lifecycle status and potential obsolescence risk; procurement teams should verify manufacturer continuity commitments and plan for long-term availability through franchised supply chains. Engineers selecting this FPGA frequently balance its single-chip simplicity and robust security features against the migration path to newer flash-based families when considering system longevity.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total RAM Bits | 129024 |
| Number of I/O | 186 |
| Number of Gates | 600000 |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.3V ~ 2.7V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C (TC) |
| Package / Case | 256-LBGA |
| Supplier Device Package | 256-FPBGA (17x17) |
| Product Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Series | ProASICPLUS APA600 |
| Number of Logic Elements | 21,504 tiles (registers) |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 2.5 V (core VDD) |
| Supply Voltage - Max | 2.7 V |
| Supply Voltage - Min | 2.3 V |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | up to 150 MHz external system performance |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +125 C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 C |
| Embedded Memory | 126 kbits (56 blocks of 256x9) |
| Number of I/Os | 186 |
| Product | FPGA |
| Technology | Flash-based reprogrammable, 0.22 um 4-LM Flash CMOS process |
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