A3PE1500-1PQG208I

The Microchip A3PE1500-1PQG208I is a flash-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from the ProASIC3E family, supplied in a 208-lead plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) with an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +100°C. This non-volatile device integrates approximately 16,000 logic elements (equivalent to 150,000 system gates) alongside 270 Kbits of true dual-port SRAM and six phase-locked loops, all operating from a single 1.5 V core supply. The flash cell architecture enables instant-on capability without external configuration memory, while embedded 128-bit AES decryption and FlashLock security help protect sensitive intellectual property against unauthorized access or copying.

Target applications include industrial control and automation, secure defense and avionics platforms, medical instrumentation, and communication infrastructure where reliable, long-life operation is mandatory. The live-at-power-up, single-chip nature of this FPGA reduces bill-of-materials complexity and eliminates the configuration device common with SRAM-based alternatives, streamlining supply chain management for high-reliability deployments. For procurement and sustainment engineering, the A3PE1500-1PQG208I benefits from Microchip’s extended product longevity initiatives, substantially lowering obsolescence risk over extended program lifecycles. Its reprogrammable flash storage retains configuration data for decades, supporting field upgrades without hardware redesign and ensuring consistent performance across decades of service in harsh thermal and electrical environments.