A3PE3000L-FG484I

The A3PE3000L-FG484I is a flash-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology’s ProASIC®3EL family, engineered for low-power, high-reliability systems where instant-on operation and non-volatile configuration are critical. Fabricated on a 130nm CMOS flash process and operating from a 1.2V core supply, the device integrates three million system gates within a 484-ball fine-pitch ball grid array (FBGA) package. The single-chip architecture eliminates the need for external configuration memory, delivering live-at-power-up capability and reduced board space. Typical performance reaches internal clock frequencies up to 781.25 MHz, and the low static power consumption makes it suitable for power-constrained designs requiring deterministic start-up without configuration latency. The flash-based logic cells retain their program state through power cycles, and the device supports in-system reprogrammability with security features to protect intellectual property.

Typical deployments span industrial automation, defense electronics, secure aerospace payloads, medical instrumentation, and other high-reliability embedded systems where extended temperature endurance is required. The industrial-grade suffix (I) denotes an operating junction temperature range of –40°C to +85°C, matching the demands of factory-floor controllers, ruggedized motor drives, avionics interface modules, and safety-critical signal processing nodes. Procurement considerations include the component’s ongoing support under Microchip’s long-life product policy, which mitigates early obsolescence risk common with commercial FPGAs. Sourcing through authorized channels is advised to ensure traceability and factory-configured anti-counterfeiting measures, and design teams often plan multi-year availability into platform lifecycles given the maturity of the ProASIC3EL architecture. The instant-on, single-chip nature reduces supply chain complexity by eliminating paired configuration memory, while the standardized FBGA footprint allows common PCB layouts across multiple density variants in the family.