Quick Summary for Buyers
The A3PE3000L-1FG484I is a Microchip (formerly Microsemi, originally Actel) ProASIC3L Flash-based FPGA in a 484-pin FBGA package, rated for industrial temperature operation. It is widely used in legacy industrial controllers, aerospace systems, and long-life-cycle equipment where Flash-based, non-volatile FPGA configuration is required.
Buyers sourcing A3PE3000L-1FG484I in 2026 face a market with limited and uneven channel inventory. The broader ProASIC3 and ProASIC3L families have been affected by manufacturing transitions announced by Microchip, with selected ordering codes moved to discontinued or end-of-life status over recent years. The specific lifecycle status of A3PE3000L-1FG484I should be verified with Microchip or its authorized distributors before any sourcing decision.
ZZX Electronics currently holds 240 pieces of A3PE3000L-1FG484I in original Microchip sealed packaging, lot G111803, date code 2133 (2021 week 33), sealed February 2022. This sourcing report covers what procurement and engineering buyers should evaluate before purchasing: inventory traceability, authenticity verification, and sourcing-risk considerations for legacy FPGA programs.
What Is A3PE3000L-1FG484I?
A3PE3000L-1FG484I is a member of Microchip’s ProASIC3L (low-power) FPGA family, originally developed by Actel and inherited through Microsemi’s 2010 acquisition of Actel, then transferred to Microchip after Microchip’s 2018 acquisition of Microsemi. The device is a Flash-based, non-volatile FPGA that retains its configuration on power-down, eliminating the need for an external configuration memory.
Key characteristics from the manufacturer’s datasheet:
- Device family: ProASIC3L / ProASIC3EL, Flash-based FPGA
- Density: 3 million system gates, 75,264 VersaTile logic units
- Embedded SRAM: 504 Kbits true dual-port
- PLLs: 6 integrated PLLs
- FlashROM: 1 Kbit on-chip non-volatile memory
- Maximum clock: 892.86 MHz (per family datasheet, speed grade -1)
- Process: 130 nm CMOS
- Core voltage: 1.2 V (low-power variant; family supports 1.2 V and 1.5 V)
- Package: 484-pin FBGA, 1 mm ball pitch
- User I/O: 341
- Temperature: Industrial, -40 °C to +85 °C
- Speed grade: -1 (standard speed)
- Notable features: Flash*Freeze low-power mode, Instant-On startup, single-chip reprogrammable solution
The ordering code can be decoded as follows:
A3PE3000L-1FG484I
│ │ │ │ │ └─ I = Industrial temperature
│ │ │ │ └──── 484 = Pin count
│ │ │ └─────── FG = FBGA package
│ │ └───────── -1 = Speed grade 1 (standard)
│ └───────────── L = Low-power variant
│ └────────────── 3000 = 3M system gates
└────────────────── A3PE = ProASIC3E family
Applications historically include industrial control systems, aerospace and defense (corresponding radiation-tolerant variants use RT prefix part numbers), automotive subsystems, enterprise equipment, medical devices, and telecom infrastructure.
Lifecycle Considerations for ProASIC3L Family
The ProASIC3 and ProASIC3L FPGA families have been affected by manufacturing transitions announced by Microchip over recent years. Selected ordering codes within these families have been moved to discontinued or end-of-life status, while others remain available through various channels. The specific lifecycle status of A3PE3000L-1FG484I and other individual ordering codes can change and should be verified with Microchip or authorized distributors before sourcing decisions.
Buyers should be aware that public lifecycle information for legacy 130 nm Flash FPGAs is uneven. Some ordering codes may show as “Active” on third-party distributor sites while parallel Microchip Product Change Notifications cover related codes within the same family. This pattern is common for legacy FPGAs that span multiple ordering variants by speed grade, temperature, and package.
Long-term supply stability for ProASIC3L parts remains uncertain. Procurement teams sourcing for multi-year production programs, spare-parts pools, or repair-and-maintenance commitments should treat this family as a legacy line and plan accordingly. ZZX Electronics recommends that buyers confirm the current lifecycle status of A3PE3000L-1FG484I directly with Microchip or an authorized Microchip distributor before placing production orders, and that engineering teams account for lifecycle uncertainty in their long-term planning.
Current Sourcing Challenges
Sourcing A3PE3000L-1FG484I in the current market presents several practical challenges that procurement teams should account for.
Limited and uneven channel inventory. Authorized distributors may show stock for some ProASIC3L ordering codes while showing zero for others. Channel depth for legacy 130 nm Flash FPGAs has generally thinned over the past several years.
Independent-market quality variance. Open-market and broker channels offer A3PE3000L-1FG484I with widely varying date codes, lot histories, and packaging conditions. Date codes spanning several years across a single offer often indicate consolidated stock from multiple sources rather than a single sealed lot.
Refurbishment and remarking risk. Legacy FBGA parts are a known target for remarking and refurbishment. Risks include resurfaced packages, altered date codes, and reballed devices misrepresented as factory-sealed.
Documentation gaps. Some open-market offers lack supporting documentation such as Certificate of Conformance, original shipping marks, or photographs of original packaging. Without these, lot traceability cannot be established.
Lot consistency for production builds. Programs that require single-lot or narrow-date-code buys can find consolidation across multiple sellers difficult, especially when the buy quantity exceeds a single seller’s available depth.
Buyers should weigh these conditions against their program requirements and engineering policies before committing to a sourcing channel.
ZZX Inventory Information
ZZX Electronics currently holds the following verified inventory for A3PE3000L-1FG484I:
- Quantity available: 240 pieces
- Lot code: G111803
- Date code: 2133 (2021, week 33)
- Sealed date: February 15, 2022
- Packaging: Original Microchip sealed anti-static bag in original Microchip carton
- Country of origin marking: Made in Philippines
- Compliance markings: Pb-free, RoHS, MSL 3 / 260 °C
This inventory is held in single-lot condition with consistent date coding. Inventory quantities, lot codes, and date codes referenced here reflect verified information at the time of publication and are subject to change as orders are processed. Buyers are encouraged to request a current stock confirmation and inspection photographs before placing a purchase order.
ZZX Electronics offers traceability documentation and inspection photographs for this inventory on request, supporting buyers whose engineering or quality policies require single-lot, sealed-packaging, or date-code-bounded procurement.
How Buyers Can Verify Authenticity
Verifying the authenticity of legacy FPGAs is one of the most important steps a procurement team can take before committing to a purchase, especially when the part is sourced outside authorized distribution. The following checklist reflects practical steps ZZX Electronics recommends for any obsolete or hard-to-find FPGA buy.
1. Request inspection photographs before purchase. A reputable seller should provide clear, high-resolution photographs showing the original packaging exterior, the sealed anti-static bag, package markings, and an exposed sample device. ZZX can provide these photographs for the A3PE3000L-1FG484I lot G111803 on request.
2. Confirm Lot and Date Code on the part marking. The lot identifier and date code printed on the FBGA top should match what the seller has documented and what appears on the original packaging label. Inconsistencies between bag label and device marking are a strong signal for further investigation.
3. Check MSL and ESD labels. Buyers should check whether the packaging includes legible MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) markings, ESD warnings, and Pb-free / RoHS markings. For this part, MSL 3 / 260 °C should appear on the bag label.
4. Verify Country of Origin markings. Microchip ProASIC3-family parts have known assembly sites. Country of origin on the bag label should be consistent with package backside markings and with the seller’s documentation.
5. Review packaging condition. Original sealed bags should show no signs of prior opening, reseal, or moisture exposure. Carton labels should be intact. Resealed or repackaged components require additional scrutiny.
6. Examine surface finish and laser marking quality. Factory-packaged FBGA parts typically show consistent, sharp laser markings. Faded, blurred, or off-center markings, or markings that appear over a resurfaced area, are red flags for remarked parts.
7. Inspect BGA balls for evidence of reballing. Buyers should inspect whether the BGA balls show consistent diameter, alignment, and surface condition. Mixed solder finishes, irregular ball heights, or evidence of flux residue can indicate reballed devices.
8. Request a sample order before committing to a production buy. For larger orders, ordering a small sample for incoming inspection or third-party authentication is a practical risk-management step.
9. Review supporting documentation. Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, and original shipping documentation strengthen lot traceability and are useful for the buyer’s own quality records.
10. Use third-party authentication services where required. Some defense, aerospace, and medical programs require independent authentication (X-ray, decapsulation, electrical testing) by an accredited test house. This is a customer decision based on program requirements.
ZZX Electronics supports steps 1 through 9 directly. Step 10 is coordinated through the customer’s preferred third-party laboratory.
Procurement Strategies for Legacy FPGAs
When sourcing legacy FPGAs like A3PE3000L-1FG484I, procurement strategy should be matched to the underlying program requirement. A few patterns are common.
Spot buys for repair and maintenance. For service, spare-parts pools, or one-off repairs, sourcing a small quantity from a single sealed lot is usually sufficient. The priority is traceability and authenticity rather than volume.
Bridge buys for in-flight production. Programs still in active production but with limited remaining runway often need a defined quantity to bridge to a planned redesign. Single-lot consistency and documentation are valuable here for engineering qualification of incoming material.
Long-tail stocking for legacy programs. Programs with multi-year support commitments may need stock managed over time. In these cases, periodic sourcing with documented lot traceability is more practical than a single large buy with uneven date codes.
Sample-first evaluation. For any unfamiliar supplier or any large quantity commitment, an initial sample order allows incoming inspection and authentication before the main purchase. ZZX Electronics supports sample orders for the A3PE3000L-1FG484I inventory described above.
Each of these strategies should be evaluated against the customer’s engineering, quality, and program-management policies. ZZX Electronics’ role is to support the sourcing decision with verified inventory, traceability, and documentation.
A Note on Engineering Migration
For long-term designs, customers may need to evaluate newer FPGA families based on official manufacturer documentation. ZZX Electronics does not provide engineering migration certification. Any replacement, redesign, or qualification decision should be verified by the customer’s engineering team. Please refer to the manufacturer’s official lifecycle and migration documentation for technical guidance.
How ZZX Electronics Can Support
ZZX Electronics is an independent sourcing partner for obsolete and hard-to-find components, with a focus on traceability, authenticity verification, and procurement risk consultation. For A3PE3000L-1FG484I and related Microchip FPGAs, we can support buyers in the following ways:
- Hard-to-find sourcing for legacy ProASIC3 and ProASIC3L ordering codes
- Inventory confirmation with photographs (packaging, label, and device markings)
- Lot and date code traceability documentation
- Original sealed packaging verification
- Sample order coordination for incoming inspection and authentication
- Documentation support including Certificate of Conformance and inspection reports
- Procurement risk consultation for legacy FPGA programs
Buyers evaluating A3PE3000L-1FG484I or other parts from our FPGA inventory can take the following next steps:
- Request a stock availability check for current quantity, lot, and date code.
- Request inspection photographs of the lot G111803 inventory.
- Request a sample order for incoming inspection and engineering evaluation.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available manufacturer documentation and ZZX Electronics’ sourcing experience. It does not constitute engineering certification or a guarantee of component compatibility.
ZZX Electronics serves as an independent sourcing partner for obsolete and hard-to-find components. We do not certify replacements on behalf of original component manufacturers. Any decisions regarding component selection, redesign, migration, or qualification must be made and verified by the customer’s engineering team under their specific application conditions.
Inventory quantities, lot codes, and date codes referenced here reflect verified information at the time of publication and are subject to change.
