The Microchip A3PE600L-FG484M is a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from the ProASIC3L low-power flash family, integrating 600K system gates in a fine-pitch ball grid array (FBGA) package with 264 user I/Os. It leverages non-volatile flash technology to provide single-chip, live-at-power-up operation without external configuration memory, reducing board space and complexity. The core operates at 1.2 V for low dynamic power, and the device features secure, reprogrammable flash cells that retain configuration during power cycles. The FG484 package and military temperature grade (M suffix, -55°C to +125°C) make it suitable for harsh environments.
Typical deployments include avionics systems, missile guidance controllers, secure military communications, and radar signal processing, where instant-on capability and immunity to configuration bit upset are critical. In industrial settings, it supports motor control, test and measurement, and safety-critical logic. From a procurement perspective, the military-grade screening and extended temperature range address qualification requirements for defense and aerospace programs. Microchip maintains long-term supply continuity for the ProASIC3L series, mitigating obsolescence risk in long-lifecycle applications. Designers seeking a low-power, high-reliability FPGA with embedded flash will find the A3PE600L-FG484M aligned with programs requiring sustained availability and rugged operation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total RAM Bits | 110592 |
| Number of I/O | 270 |
| Number of Gates | 600000 |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.425V ~ 1.575V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C (TJ) |
| Package / Case | 484-BGA |
| Supplier Device Package | 484-FPBGA (23x23) |
| Series | ProASIC3EL / ProASIC3E |
| Number of Logic Elements | 13,824 VersaTiles (600,000 system gates) |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 1.5 V core (supports 1.2 V low-voltage mode) |
| Supply Voltage - Max | 1.575 V |
| Supply Voltage - Min | 1.425 V |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 350 MHz (1.5 V) / 250 MHz (1.2 V) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | + 125 C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | - 55 C |
| Embedded Memory | 108 kbit RAM (24 x 4,608-bit blocks) + 1 kbit FlashROM |
| Number of I/Os | 270 single-ended I/O, 135 differential I/O pairs (FG484) |
| Product | Military ProASIC3/EL Low Power Flash FPGA |
| Technology | 130 nm, 7-Layer Metal (6 Copper), Flash-Based CMOS |
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