APA300-PQG208I

The APA300-PQG208I is a member of Microchip Technology’s ProASICPLUS family of non-volatile, flash-based field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This device provides approximately 300K system gates in a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) with an industrial temperature rating. Based on a fine-grained flash FPGA architecture, it offers instant-on capability without the need for an external configuration device, while the non-volatile memory keeps the configuration secure from bitstream interception. The flash-based fabric also supports in-system reprogrammability and exhibits low dynamic power consumption, making it well-suited for rugged, single-chip logic implementations where boot time and security are critical.

Typical applications include industrial motor drives, process control, avionics data acquisition, and secure embedded processing in defense and aerospace systems, where deterministic power-up behaviour and immunity to configuration bitstream corruption are essential. The device is frequently integrated into medical instrumentation and high-reliability communication payloads that require consistent performance across temperature extremes. The “I” suffix confirms compliance with the industrial temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. Procuring this component warrants attention to lifecycle status, as the ProASICPLUS family is a mature technology; Microchip generally supports extended longevity, but designers should validate current availability and consider potential obsolescence risks. For mission-critical applications, additional environmental screening may be required beyond the industrial grade qualification.