A3PE3000L-1FGG896I

The Microchip Technology A3PE3000L-1FGG896I is a member of the ProASIC3L family of low-power, non-volatile Flash-based FPGAs, manufactured for high-reliability embedded logic applications. This device delivers 3 million system gates in a 1.5 V core architecture with live-at-power-up operation and single-chip configuration, eliminating the need for external boot PROMs. It features up to 620 user I/Os housed in a fine-pitch, 896-ball FBGA package, with a –1 speed grade offering balanced timing performance. The Flash-based fabric inherently provides firm-error immunity and retains its configuration without external memory, while also enabling low static and dynamic power consumption compared to equivalent SRAM-based FPGAs. An integrated phase-locked loop and abundant embedded RAM blocks support a wide range of glue logic, interface bridging, and control path implementations.

Typical deployments focus on industrial automation, aerospace and defense sub-systems, medical instrumentation, and secure communications platforms where low-power dissipation and high reliability are critical. The part’s industrial temperature grade (suffix “I”) supports operation from –40°C to +100°C, suiting it for harsh thermal environments. From a procurement perspective, this device benefits from Microchip’s long-lifecycle commitment for ProASIC3L products; however, supply volatility in the broader FPGA market warrants advance planning. As a Flash-based FPGA with firm-error immunity, it is often specified for systems requiring SEU mitigation without the overhead of triplicated redundancy. Design engineers should note that the ProASIC3L series offers design security features, including FlashLock protection, which is relevant for protection of sensitive IP in deployed hardware.