A3P1000L-1PQG208I - 1M Gate ProASIC3L FPGA | Microchip
MPN: A3P1000L-1PQG208I β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.8 | $42.80 |
| 10 | $38.9 | $389.00 |
| 100 | $34.5 | $3,450.00 |
| 500 | $31.2 | $15,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $28.9 | $28,900.00 |
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A3P1000L-1PQG208I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| FPGA Family | ProASIC3L |
| Equivalent System Gates | 1,000,000 |
| Logic Cells | 24,576 |
| Total RAM Bits | 147,456 |
| User I/Os | 154 |
| Max System Performance | 892.86 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V to 1.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.14 V to 1.575 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Package | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming Technology | Flash-based, reprogrammable |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I suffix) |
A3P1000L-1PQG208I 208-pqfp (bfqfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3P1000L-1PQG208I (208-pqfp (bfqfp) 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 A3P1000L-1PQG208I.
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
A3P1000L-1PQG208I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, Motor Control Signal Processing, Medical Monitoring Front End, Networking and Protocol Bridging, Aerospace and Defense Interface Logic, IoT Edge Gateway.
Industrial Automation Controller
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I suits industrial automation controllers that require deterministic, instant-on FPGA logic and low static power at 1.2V core. Its 154 I/Os can capture parallel sensor inputs and generate high-speed control outputs while the flash-based fabric operates immediately at power-up, avoiding the boot latency of SRAM FPGAs. With 1M gates and 147Kbit RAM, it can integrate soft processors, UARTs, and PWM channels on one 208-PQFP device. Use Microchip's Libero SoC tools to implement ladder logic or safety interlock functions. The industrial temperature suffix makes it suitable for 24V factory environments with wide ambient ranges, while the PQFP package remains field-serviceable in control cabinets.
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Motor Control Signal Processing
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I can implement high-speed motor-control loops for brushless DC and stepper motors. Its low-power 1.2V core reduces heat in sealed enclosures, and the 154 user I/Os provide enough channels for encoder feedback, Hall sensors, gate-driver PWM, and fault inputs. The flash FPGA starts up without external configuration, so drives can begin safe state management immediately on power application. Use dedicated I/O banks with appropriate supply voltages to interface 3.3V or 5V gate drivers. In a typical PMSM FOC design, one FPGA can host Clarke/Park transforms, PI controllers, and PWM generation, offloading the host MCU. The -1 speed grade is adequate for switching frequencies up to tens of kHz.
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Medical Monitoring Front End
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I enables compact medical monitoring systems where low-power FPGA processing and secure instant-on operation are valuable. Its 1.2V core and ProASIC3L flash architecture minimize battery drain for portable patient monitors, while 147Kbit RAM supports small FIFOs for ADC data. With 154 I/Os, you can connect multiple analog front-end ADCs, temperature sensors, and communication interfaces. Because the device is flash-based, patient data may be protected by FPGA security features and no external configuration file is exposed. The industrial temperature grade covers both clinical and field-use environments. Use low-power I/O standards and clock gating to extend battery life further, and pair the FPGA with low-power MCUs for system-level power management.
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Networking and Protocol Bridging
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I can serve as a protocol bridging FPGA in networking equipment, linking parallel bus peripherals, UARTs, SPI, or I2C controllers. Its 154 I/Os allow flexible muxing across different voltage domains without external level shifters in many cases. The 1M-gate density provides room for packet buffers implemented in 147Kbit RAM and custom state machines. The flash-based design delivers corruption-resistant configuration retention and instant startup, which is useful for switches and routers that must bring ports online quickly. Use Libero SoC to generate communication IP cores. For high-speed serial interfaces beyond 892.86MHz system performance, an FPGA with integrated transceivers may be needed, but for parallel control-plane logic this device is well matched.
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Aerospace and Defense Interface Logic
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I's ProASIC3L flash architecture provides security and reliability attributes that are useful in aerospace and defense systems: no boot PROM, instant-on, and an inherent resistance to configuration bitstream sniffing. The industrial temperature grade aligns with many avionics boxes, and the 208-PQFP package is easier to inspect and rework than fine-pitch BGAs. With 1M gates and 154 I/Os, it can implement bus interfaces, telemetry, and glue logic. However, for high-reliability aerospace programs, always verify the specific screening, radiation tolerance, and QML/MIL qualification of the purchased suffix, because the standard commercial 'I' version is not automatically military-qualified.
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IoT Edge Gateway
In IoT edge gateways the A3P1000L-1PQG208I can offload sensor aggregation, protocol parsing, and simple neural-network preprocessing from the host MCU. Its 1.2V core helps meet low-power budgets, and instant-on flash behavior lets the gateway start control routines without waiting for a configuration FPGA. The 147Kbit RAM can buffer sensor data bursts, and the 154 I/Os connect to multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals with level shifting. Because the FPGA retains configuration in flash, firmware updates are managed through Microchip's programming flow, and no external memory is required. For edge devices with tight power envelopes, use the low-power mode features and clock-gating available in Libero software.
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Engineering reference data for A3P1000L-1PQG208I β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P1000L-1PQG208 | A3P1000-PQG208I | A3P1000-1PQG208I | A3P1000L-2PQG208I | A3P1000L-1PQG208YI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Equivalent System Gates | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2V to 1.5V | 1.2V to 1.5V | 1.5V | 1.5V | 1.2V to 1.5V | 1.2V to 1.5V |
| Total RAM Bits | 147,456 | 147,456 | 147,456 | 147,456 | 147,456 | 147,456 |
| User I/Os | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| Max System Performance | 892.86 MHz | 892.86 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 892.86 MHz |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I) | Commercial | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) |
Key Differentiators
- 1.2V low-power flash FPGA in PQFP208 (vs A3P1000-PQG208I)
- Industrial temperature grade with -1 speed grade (vs A3P1000L-1PQG208)
- Flash-based non-volatile single-chip FPGA (vs A3P1000-1PQG208I)
Design Notes
The A3P1000L-1PQG208I core operates from 1.2V to 1.5V; for low-power operation set the core supply to the lower end of the range while still meeting speed-grade timing. Use a dedicated 1.2V rail with low ripple; if the FPGA is configured for 1.5V core, the ProASIC3L device may consume more power. Estimated: using P=C*VΒ²*f scaling, moving from 1.5V to 1.2V can reduce dynamic power by roughly 36% before clock gating and logic activity factors are considered.
Route decoupling capacitors (0.1uF and 1uF in parallel) adjacent to every core and I/O supply pin of the 208-pin PQFP. A 4-layer or higher PCB with continuous ground plane is recommended. PQFP leads have limited thermal conduction; provide copper area on the top and bottom layers beneath the package to improve heat spreading. Follow Microchip's ProASIC3 PCB design guidelines for power supply bypassing and I/O return-path planning.
ProASIC3L is flash-based and non-volatile: it does not require an external boot PROM or configuration device. Do not connect an external SPI configuration device expecting SRAM-style loading. Also verify JTAG programming pins (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO) are not shared with user I/Os used for high-speed signals unless properly buffered, because FPGA programming and debug can be affected. No battery is required to retain the design.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not explicitly published in the retrieved web data; 'PQG' package designation typically indicates green/lead-free, but this should be confirmed on Microchip's product documentation.
