A3P060-2TQG144I - ProASIC3 FPGA 60K Gates 144-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: A3P060-2TQG144I β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.8 | $258.00 |
| 100 | $23.1 | $2,310.00 |
| 500 | $20.9 | $10,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.6 | $18,600.00 |
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A3P060-2TQG144I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3 |
| Number of Gates | 60000 |
| Logic Resources | 18432 |
| Maximum System Frequency | 310 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm flash |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Number of User I/O | 91 |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (TQG144) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial, I suffix) |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile Flash (single-chip) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Programmability | In-system reprogrammable |
A3P060-2TQG144I 144-pin tqfp (tqg144) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3P060-2TQG144I (144-pin tqfp (tqg144) 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 A3P060-2TQG144I.
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
A3P060-2TQG144I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Control, Aerospace and Defense Legacy Upgrades, Communications Line-Card Glue Logic, Medical Instrument Interface Boards, Test and Measurement Equipment, Secure Embedded Controllers.
Industrial Automation Control
The A3P060-2TQG144I fits industrial control boards that need deterministic, reprogrammable logic for sensor aggregation, motor sequencing, and PLC I/O expansion. Its 60K gates and 18432 logic resources absorb counter/timer arrays, state machines, and bus interfaces, while the industrial -40C to +100C rating tolerates factory-floor temperature swings that commercial parts cannot. Because the flash fabric is non-volatile and single-chip, the controller boots instantly without a configuration PROM, cutting BOM cost and improving uptime. The 91 user I/O at 3.3 V interface directly with 24 V-buffered sensor front ends, and the 144-pin TQFP can be reworked in low-volume repair depots. Instant-on behavior also supports safety-relevant interlocks that must be active within milliseconds of power-up.
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Aerospace and Defense Legacy Upgrades
Defense primes use the A3P060-2TQG144I to replace obsolete ASICs, SSI/MSI glue logic, and gate arrays in avionics and ground systems. The flash-based fabric provides configuration security - no external bitstream is exposed on the bus - and the industrial grade covers the -40C to +100C range typical of black-box equipment. A 60K-gate capacity matches the mid-density replacements most common in legacy redesigns, while the 310 MHz performance ceiling handles timing-critical interface bridges. The TQFP-144 package solders onto boards designed before BGA rework became routine, easing depot-level maintenance. Microchip's long ProASIC3 lifecycle support gives program managers the continuity that military programs require, and single-chip instant-on boot removes configuration readout risks in secure platforms.
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Communications Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom and networking line cards, the A3P060-2TQG144I serves as bridge logic between a CPU and PHY devices, implementing address decoding, status multiplexing, and reset distribution. Its 310 MHz system performance comfortably meets 100 MHz-class synchronous interface timing, and 91 user I/O cover multiple 8/16-bit buses in one device. Because ProASIC3 is flash-based, the card is functional the instant power is applied - important for hot-swap and redundant-slot systems that cannot tolerate configuration latency. The 1.5 V core keeps static power low for thermally constrained shelf equipment. The 144-pin TQFP footprint also simplifies last-minute ECO spins compared with fine-pitch BGA parts, shortening hardware iteration cycles during system bring-up.
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Medical Instrument Interface Boards
Benchtop medical instruments - patient-monitor front ends, lab analyzers, and imaging peripherals - use the A3P060-2TQG144I to consolidate sensor-timing generators, filter control, and host interfaces. The 60K-gate fabric and 18432 logic resources implement precise trigger/timing engines that microcontrollers cannot match deterministically, while 91 I/O connect ADCs, limit switches, and display buses. The -40C to +100C industrial rating provides margin for equipment validated over extended environmental ranges, and instant-on flash configuration means measurement channels are ready before the host OS finishes booting. The TQFP-144 package supports hand rework during regulatory design iterations, and ProASIC3 lifecycle stability supports the long service life and re-qualification cycles medical device programs demand.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Prototyping fixtures, FPGA-assisted pattern generators, and rack instruments exploit the A3P060-2TQG144I's reprogrammability: designs can be rewritten in the field through the JTAG/FlashPro interface without physical changes. The 310 MHz capability and 60K gates implement counters, pattern engines, and protocol checkers, while the non-volatile flash eliminates the configuration devices that clutter portable instruments. The industrial temperature range suits equipment used near environmental chambers, and 91 user I/O provide enough pins for multi-channel digital acquisition heads. Because TQFP leads are visible and probe-able, the package is ideal for education and bring-up benches where signal inspection matters. Instant-on boot also ensures test fixtures are ready the moment rack power sequencing completes.
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Secure Embedded Controllers
Designers building secure embedded systems choose the A3P060-2TQG144I because the ProASIC3 flash cell stores the bitstream on-chip with readback protection, so no external configuration device exposes design IP on a bus. The 60K-gate fabric implements crypto-acceleration wrappers, secure state machines, and anti-tamper sequencing alongside the application logic, and the instant-on fabric can enforce hold-off behavior from the first clock. Industrial -40C to +100C operation covers locked outdoor cabinets and vehicle bays. With 91 I/O, one device can manage smart-card interfaces, tamper switches, and a communication PHY simultaneously. Compared with SRAM FPGAs, the absence of a configuration bitstream fetch removes a whole class of interception attacks documented in Microchip's ProASIC3 security literature.
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Engineering reference data for A3P060-2TQG144I β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P060-1TQG144I | A3P060-2TQG144 | A3P060-1TQG144 | A3P060L-1TQG144I | A3P060-2TQG144M |
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| Package | 144-TQFP (TQG144) | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Number of Gates | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 |
| Speed Grade / Max Performance | -2 / 310 MHz | -1 / lower than 310 MHz | -2 / 310 MHz | -1 / lower than 310 MHz | -1 / lower than 310 MHz | -2 / 310 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | Military grade range |
| User I/O | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash, single-chip | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash (low-power) | Non-volatile flash |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest standard speed grade of the A3P060 family (vs A3P060-1TQG144I)
- Industrial temperature rating for harsh environments (vs A3P060-2TQG144)
- Standard power variant for maximum performance (vs A3P060L-1TQG144I)
Design Notes
Power the A3P060-2TQG144I core from a clean 1.5 V rail and each I/O bank VCCI from its standard voltage (typically 3.3 V). Decouple every VCC/VCCI pin pair with at least 100 nF ceramic placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus local bulk capacitance of 10 uF per bank. Sequence is not strict on ProASIC3, but hold I/O in tristate until VCCI is valid if external buses could be back-driven. Estimate core current with Microchip's power calculator using your post-route netlist - do not rely on worst-case gate-count extrapolation.
The TQFP-144 package dissipates heat primarily through its leads. Estimated: for a design drawing 50 mA at 1.5 V core plus moderate I/O switching, power dissipation stays below 200 mW and no heatsinking is needed; however, if many 3.3 V I/O drive heavy loads, junction rise can grow quickly. Verify theta_JA from the ProASIC3 package chapter and keep junction temperature below the industrial maximum with margin. Adding 2 oz copper and thermal vias under the board area below the package is a low-cost improvement.
Do not treat the -2 speed grade as interchangeable with -1 without re-running timing closure in Libero SoC; the 310 MHz headline is a fabric capability, not a guaranteed path delay. Confirm that your design's I/O count fits within 91 user I/O including JTAG and programming pins before committing to TQFP-144 - the same die in VQG100 or FGG144 packages has different I/O budgets. Finally, since the fabric is flash-based, beware of reusing a bitstream compiled for a different A3P060 package without retargeting pin assignments.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in retrieved data. Verify RoHS/REACH/lead-free status on the Microchip product page or via certificate of conformance. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an FPGA, not an automotive-qualified part.
