A3P250-2VQG100 - ProASIC3 FPGA, 68 I/O, 1.5V | Microchip
MPN: A3P250-2VQG100 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.9 | $24.90 |
| 10 | $22.6 | $226.00 |
| 100 | $20.4 | $2,040.00 |
| 500 | $18.9 | $9,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.5 | $17,500.00 |
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View Datasheet →A3P250-2VQG100 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 3K LEs |
| Number of I/Os | 68 I/O |
| Embedded Memory | 36864 bits |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum System Frequency | 310 MHz |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Programmable Technology | Flash-based |
| Configuration | Single-chip, no external boot device |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C |
| Package | 100-TQFP (VQFP-100) |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Lead Free | Yes (per Kynix: LEAD FREE) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +70C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0C |
A3P250-2VQG100 100-tqfp (vqfp-100) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3P250-2VQG100 (100-tqfp (vqfp-100) 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 A3P250-2VQG100.
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
A3P250-2VQG100 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments, Aerospace and Defense Secure Logic, Communications Bridge and Protocol Conversion, Medical Diagnostic Equipment, Smart Home and IoT Gateway Logic.
Industrial Control and Automation
The A3P250-2VQG100 fits industrial control panels, PLC I/O expansion, and machine-interface glue logic where a compact 100-TQFP footprint and instant-on flash configuration simplify system bring-up. Its 68 user I/Os accommodate parallel sensor and actuator interfaces, while the 36864-bit embedded flash buffers look-up tables and small data sets locally. Because it is live at power-up with no external boot device, safety-relevant interlocks and I/O defaults are active immediately after power is applied - a meaningful advantage over SRAM FPGAs that need milliseconds of configuration time. The 310 MHz -2 speed grade comfortably handles state machines, PWM generation, and communication bridging at industrial rates, while the 1.5V core keeps dissipation low inside sealed enclosures.
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Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments
In handheld test tools, portable data loggers, and battery-powered instrumentation, the A3P250-2VQG100's flash-based fabric contributes near-zero configuration energy and low static power, extending battery life versus SRAM FPGAs that draw configuration current. The 1.5V core supply reduces dynamic power for the 3K-LE fabric, and the compact 100-TQFP keeps PCB area small for encased products. Designers typically clock logic at modest rates well below the 310 MHz ceiling, trading speed for power, and use the 68 I/Os to drive LCD segments, keypads, and sensor buses. Because the bitstream resides in on-chip flash, a battery removal does not lose configuration, and units are functional the instant power returns.
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Aerospace and Defense Secure Logic
The ProASIC3 family is widely used in aerospace and defense programs because the flash cell is inherently resistant to configuration upset and the bitstream can be protected via FlashLock security, addressing concerns that plague SRAM-based fabrics. The A3P250-2VQG100's single-chip operation removes the external configuration PROM that would otherwise be an attack or single-failure point. Its 68 I/Os implement customs interfaces and bus bridges, while the 36864-bit flash memory stores coefficients or mission tables. Note that the commercial 0C to +70C rating of this exact ordering code limits it to benign environments; industrial variants with the I suffix cover -40C for wider deployment scenarios.
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Communications Bridge and Protocol Conversion
The A3P250-2VQG100 serves as a protocol bridge between legacy parallel interfaces and serial links in networking and communication equipment. Its 310 MHz -2 speed grade supports serial shift registers, framing logic, and UART/SPI/I2C conversion cores at line rates typical of industrial networking, while the 3K-LE fabric holds multiple small protocol engines simultaneously. The 36864-bit embedded flash implements FIFO buffering between clock domains, and the 68 I/Os support mixed-voltage board interfacing under ProASIC3 I/O bank rules. Instant-on behavior means the bridge is operational during system boot, eliminating the window in which an SRAM FPGA would miss early bus traffic.
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Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Benchtop medical analyzers and diagnostic instruments use the A3P250-2VQG100 for sensor front-end sequencing, motor control of sample handling, and host-interface glue logic. The flash fabric's deterministic, instant-on startup satisfies requirements for repeatable instrument power-up behavior, and the single-chip design simplifies regulatory documentation by removing external configuration components. The 1.5V core minimizes heat inside compact enclosures, and the 68 I/Os interface directly to ADCs, stepper drivers, and indicator subsystems. Designers should confirm that this commercial-grade (0C to +70C) part matches the laboratory environmental specification, selecting the industrial 'I' variant where transport or storage conditions exceed the commercial range.
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Smart Home and IoT Gateway Logic
In smart-home controllers and IoT gateways, the A3P250-2VQG100 offloads deterministic tasks - sensor polling, relay control, and wake-up logic - from the main processor, improving responsiveness and power profile. Flash configuration keeps the FPGA live at standby, allowing always-on monitoring functions without a processor reboot cycle, and reprogrammability supports field firmware updates of the fabric logic. The 100-TQFP package suits consumer cost structures, and the 1.5V core plus modest clock rates keep quiescent draw low for mains-buffered or battery-backed nodes. With 68 I/Os and 36864 bits of embedded memory, the device aggregates multi-sensor inputs and bridges them to the host over SPI or UART.
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Engineering reference data for A3P250-2VQG100 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P250L-1VQG100I | A3P060-2VQG100 | A3P030-2VQG100I | A3P125-1VQG100I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (VQG100) | 100-TQFP (VQG100) - same | 100-TQFP (VQG100) - same | 100-TQFP (VQG100) - same | 100-TQFP (VQG100) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Family | ProASIC3 | ProASIC3L (low power) | ProASIC3 | ProASIC3 | ProASIC3 |
| Logic Elements | 3K LEs | 3K LEs | Fewer than 3K LEs | Smallest fabric in package | Fewer than 3K LEs |
| Embedded Memory | 36864 bits | 36864 bits | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.2 V / 1.5 V (ProASIC3L) | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | -2 (up to 310 MHz) | -1 | -2 | -2 | -1 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C | Industrial (-40C) | 0C to +70C | Industrial (-40C) | Industrial (-40C) |
Key Differentiators
- Full 3K-LE capacity with maximum embedded memory in this package (vs A3P060-2VQG100)
- Faster -2 speed grade (310 MHz) (vs A3P250L-1VQG100I)
- Lowest cost for commercial environments (vs A3P250L-1VQG100I)
- Trade-off: limited temperature range (vs A3P030-2VQG100I)
Design Notes
Estimated: ProASIC3 dynamic power scales with clock frequency and toggle rate. For a 3K-LE design clocked at 50 MHz, expect core current well under 100 mA from the 1.5V rail, but verify with Microchip's power calculator for your actual netlist. Decouple the 1.5V core with a bulk 10 uF ceramic plus several 0.1 uF ceramics placed within 5 mm of the core supply balls, and decouple each I/O bank supply similarly. Sequence supplies per the datasheet power-up specification; ProASIC3 parts tolerate most sequencing orders but the datasheet defines recommended ramps.
The 100-TQFP has 0.5 mm lead pitch - use a standard TQFP-100 land pattern per the Microchip package drawing and inspect with AOI for solder bridging on the fine-pitch leads. Keep JTAG programming traces (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) short and add pull resistors per the ProASIC3 programming specification to keep the JTAG port dormant during normal operation. Route I/O banks with attention to VCCI per-bank supplies so mixed-voltage interfaces do not share an unregulated rail.
A frequent pitfall is substituting this commercial-grade (0C to +70C) part into designs that must survive -40C cold start; use the industrial 'I' suffix variants such as A3P250L-1VQG100I instead. Another pitfall is assuming SRAM-FPGA configuration flows - ProASIC3 is flash-based, so no external PROM is used and configuration-related BOM items should be deleted from the design. Finally, treat pinout differences between A3P250 and smaller-die VQG100 devices (A3P060/A3P030) as real: same package does not guarantee identical I/O pin mapping, so verify with the Libero device library before reusing layouts.
Compliance Information
Lead free per Kynix listing ('LEAD FREE'). Green (G-suffix) package option implies RoHS compliance; obtain formal RoHS/REACH declarations from Microchip or distributor at order time.
