A3P1000-PQG208I

Part of the ProASIC3 flash-based FPGA family from Microchip Technology, the A3P1000-PQG208I is an industrial-grade programmable logic device supplied in a 208-lead Plastic Quad Flat Pack. This obsolete device has been officially discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer in active production. At the system level, it delivers 1 million system gates of non-volatile, single-chip logic with flash-based configuration that eliminates external boot memory, supports true live-at-power-up operation, and retains configuration without battery backup. The -I suffix designates an industrial temperature range, making the part suitable for extended-environment deployments where commercial ratings fall short.

Typical uses for the ProASIC3 A3P1000 include embedded control, motor drives, protocol bridging, secure communication processing, and signal conditioning within industrial automation, defense avionics, and high-reliability instrumentation. Its flash-based architecture provides inherent advantages for systems that must survive power cycles cleanly or endure radiation-hardened environments. ZZX Electronics maintains sustaining stock of this end-of-life device with full date-code traceability, supporting programme owners who must keep critical fielded hardware operational. For aerospace and defense platforms facing multi-year recertification timelines, or any design where the cost of a board respin and requalification far exceeds the premium on legacy components, sourcing tested, known-good A3P1000-PQG208I devices allows sustainment without redesign. Procurement teams should note that while this part is no longer manufactured, traceable legacy inventory remains the most practical path for bridging maintenance, repair, and overhaul requirements until a redesigned successor can be qualified.