A3PE600-PQ208I

Now discontinued by Microchip Technology, the A3PE600-PQ208I belonged to the ProASIC3L family of low-power flash-based FPGAs. Fabricated on a non‑volatile flash process, this device eliminates external configuration memory and offers instant‑on operation, making it inherently secure and single‑chip ready. It is housed in a 208‑lead PQFP package and provides 264 user I/Os, with a nominal system gate density in the 600k equivalent range. The “I” suffix denotes an industrial temperature rating of −40°C to +85°C, suiting it for reliability‑focused implementations in unforgiving environments. The reprogrammable flash architecture also allows design updates in the field without bitstream exposure, a valuable trait for deployment‑sustaining programs.

Typical applications span industrial automation, defense electronics, and aerospace embedded systems where the part often serves as a glue‑logic concentrator, protocol bridge, or control co‑processor. As an end‑of‑life component, the A3PE600-PQ208I is no longer manufactured, yet it remains essential for maintaining legacy platforms in which a board‑level redesign or full recertification is cost‑prohibitive or schedule‑intolerant. ZZX Electronics supplies this obsolete FPGA from carefully vetted sustaining stock, with full date‑code traceability to support long‑field‑life programs, inspection requirements, and configuration management protocols.