A3P060-2FGG144 - ProASIC3 Flash FPGA 60K Gates FBGA-144 | Microchip
MPN: A3P060-2FGG144 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.63 | $7.63 |
| 10 | $7.1 | $71.00 |
| 100 | $6.55 | $655.00 |
| 500 | $6.05 | $3,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.62 | $5,620.00 |
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A3P060-2FGG144I
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A3P600-2FGG144
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View Datasheet →A3P060-2FGG144 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3 Flash FPGA |
| System Gates | 60000 |
| Maximum System Frequency | 310 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm flash |
| User I/O | 96 |
| DigiKey Listing Value | 18432 |
| Package | 144-ball FBGA (FGG144) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
A3P060-2FGG144 144-ball fbga (fgg144) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3P060-2FGG144 (144-ball fbga (fgg144) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for A3P060-2FGG144.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
A3P060-2FGG144 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Communications and Networking Line Cards, Aerospace and Defense Secure Logic, Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments, Medical Diagnostic Equipment, Security and Surveillance Systems.
Industrial Control and Automation
Factory automation and PLC-style control boards benefit directly from the A3P060-2FGG144's combination of 96 user I/Os and a compact 144-ball FBGA footprint. Parallel sensor polling, motor enable sequencing, and backplane handshaking consume many I/O but little logic - the 60K-gate fabric covers this while instant-on flash configuration eliminates boot delay that would stall a production line after power dips. The 1.5V core keeps board-level power low even in always-on installations, and the industrial-grade A3P060-2FGG144I variant covers wide ambient temperatures. Designers typically implement glue logic, state machines, and interlock functions here, with quantified benefit of replacing dozens of discrete 74xx devices and their associated PCB area.
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Communications and Networking Line Cards
Line-card and bridge functions in networking equipment require bridging incompatible interfaces - for example parallel PHY buses to serial backbones - a task the A3P060-2FGG144 handles with its 96 user I/Os and 310 MHz maximum fabric speed. The -2 speed grade sustains system-level timing for moderate-throughput data paths, while the flash fabric keeps configuration secure on removable or field-deployed equipment, resisting bitstream extraction attacks that threaten SRAM FPGAs. Placement between a companion processor and PHY devices is typical; the single-chip non-volatile design removes the configuration PROM and its boot time from the link bring-up sequence. Budget the fabric at 60K gates, reserving headroom for future feature updates via field reprogramming.
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Aerospace and Defense Secure Logic
Defense and aerospace subsystems favor ProASIC3 flash FPGAs because configuration resides in on-chip flash that resists cloning, over-build, and bitstream interception - no external configuration readout occurs even during programming. The A3P060-2FGG144 provides 60K gates and 96 I/Os for sensor interfacing, telemetry formatting, and holdup/sequencing logic in compact payloads where the 144-ball FBGA conserves board area. For wide-temperature flight environments, the A3P060-2FGG144I is the specified variant. A quantified advantage over SRAM FPGA alternatives is the elimination of the configuration device, removing one common single-point-of-failure and simplifying radiation-tolerant board design. Verify compliance requirements against Microchip's applicable qualification documentation for your program tier.
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Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments
Handheld test instruments and battery-operated data loggers need parallel I/O for keypads, displays, and sensor arrays while minimizing static power. The A3P060-2FGG144's 1.5V core on 130nm flash technology avoids the static configuration current of SRAM FPGAs, and instant-on behavior means the instrument is ready the moment power is applied - no 100ms-plus boot sequence. The 144-ball FBGA package fits compact enclosures, and 96 user I/Os terminate the full front-panel and analog-front-end interface. Combine it with a low-power MCU such as the MSP430FR5994 for user interface and data management, using the FPGA for deterministic parallel acquisition. Confirm dynamic power in Libero with your actual switching activity for battery-life estimates.
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Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Benchtop diagnostic and patient-interface equipment uses the A3P060-2FGG144 for deterministic sensor acquisition and safety interlock logic, where the FPGA's parallel fabric guarantees latency independent of software load. The 96 user I/Os connect detector arrays, front-end ADCs, and indicator panels, while flash configuration supports field upgrades through controlled, signed firmware releases - important for design-history documentation in regulated environments. The single-chip, non-volatile architecture removes external configuration memory from the bill of materials, reducing one verification item. The industrial-grade A3P060-2FGG144I variant tolerates autoclave-adjacent warm environments. Designers should implement watchdog and power-good monitoring in the fabric and verify all timing closure at the -2 speed grade worst-case corners before release.
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Security and Surveillance Systems
Surveillance camera and access-control boards use the A3P060-2FGG144 as interface glue between image sensors, illumination drivers, and network processors. The 60K-gate fabric implements frame timing, exposure sequencing, and GPIO expansion, while 96 user I/Os cover the parallel sensor header, LED banks, and tamper-switch inputs. Flash configuration means the system is operational instantly on power-over-Ethernet insertion, and the secure non-volatile bitstream protects proprietary camera algorithms from extraction - a recognized weakness of SRAM-based FPGAs in exposed hardware. The 1.5V core suits thermally enclosed camera housings, though designers should budget the fabric's dynamic power at full toggle rates. A companion MCU handles network stacks while the FPGA manages deterministic sensor timing.
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Engineering reference data for A3P060-2FGG144 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P060-2FGG144I | A3P600-2FGG144 | A3P1000-2FGG144 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-ball FBGA (FGG144) | 144-ball FBGA (FGG144) - same | 144-ball FBGA (FGG144) - same | 144-ball FBGA (FGG144) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 60000 | 60000 | ~600000 | ~1000000 |
| Max System Frequency | 310 MHz | 310 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Industrial (I) | Commercial | Commercial |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash | On-chip flash | On-chip flash | On-chip flash |
| Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-08-31) | $7.63 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- True single-chip non-volatile configuration (vs SRAM-based low-density FPGAs)
- Footprint-compatible capacity upgrade path (vs A3P600-2FGG144 / A3P1000-2FGG144)
- Industrial temperature drop-in variant (vs A3P060-2FGG144I)
Design Notes
The A3P060-2FGG144 uses a 1.5V core supply; provide a dedicated low-noise LDO or buck output with at least 10uF bulk plus 0.1uF ceramic decoupling per I/O bank supply pin. I/O bank VCCI rails must match the voltage standards of connected devices - verify bank assignment in Libero before routing, since mixing 3.3V and 2.5V signals on one bank will violate absolute maximum ratings. Estimated: static flash-based power is low, but dynamic power scales with toggle rate, so run Libero's SmartPower analysis with realistic switching activity rather than worst-case 100% toggle.
For the 144-ball FBGA, use a 0.8mm-pitch BGA fanout (typically dog-bone with via-in-pad or vias-on-0.6mm grid depending on fab capability - confirm with your PCB manufacturer). Place 0.1uF decoupling capacitors within 2mm of the power balls on the underside. Programming via the JTAG port requires keeping TMS pulled to a defined level with a 10k resistor to prevent mid-operation reconfiguration. Reference Microchip's ProASIC3 layout guidelines in the family datasheet for exact ball-map breakout recommendations.
Do not assume all 144 balls are available I/O - the A3P060-2FGG144 provides 96 user I/Os; the remainder are power, ground, and JTAG. Designs ported from other FGG144 densities must re-verify the ball map because assignments differ between family members even in the same footprint. Also, flash FPGAs cannot be reprogrammed indefinitely like RAM - respect the datasheet flash endurance specification for field-update planning, and reserve a JTAG header on the board for secure in-system programming with FlashPro.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided web data; consult the Microchip product page environmental data sheet for RoHS/REACH status of this exact MPN.
