A3P600-2PQG208 - ProASIC3 FPGA 600K Gates 154 I/O | Microchip
MPN: A3P600-2PQG208 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69.84 | $69.84 |
| 10 | $66.35 | $663.50 |
| 100 | $62.86 | $6,286.00 |
| 500 | $59.36 | $29,680.00 |
| 1,000 | $55.87 | $55,870.00 |
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View Datasheet →A3P600-2PQG208 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3 |
| System Gates | 600K |
| User I/O | 154 |
| Configuration Memory | 110592 bits (flash) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum System Frequency | 310 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm flash |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) |
| I/O Banks | 4 |
| Configuration Type | Flash (non-volatile, single chip) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Package Shape | Square FQFP |
A3P600-2PQG208 square fqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3P600-2PQG208 (square fqfp 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 A3P600-2PQG208.
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
A3P600-2PQG208 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Communications and Networking Equipment, Medical Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Subsystems, Secure Embedded Systems, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Control and Automation
The A3P600-2PQG208 fits industrial control because its 600K flash gates implement motor sequencing, fieldbus interfaces, and safety interlocks with instant-on behavior: flash configuration means logic is live at power-up with no boot delay from external PROMs. Its 154 user I/Os and four I/O banks support mixed 3.3V/2.5V standards across sensor, actuator, and communication interfaces in one device. The 1.5V core reduces dynamic power in always-on control panels. Using the -2 speed grade ensures 310 MHz headroom for timing closure on high-speed counters and communication state machines. Deploy the industrial-grade A3P600-2PQG208I variant for extended temperature factory environments.
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Communications and Networking Equipment
In communications line cards and protocol bridges, the A3P600-2PQG208 provides glue logic, packet-framing state machines, and interface conversion at up to 310 MHz system performance. The 600K gate capacity implements multiple serial protocol cores simultaneously, while the 130nm flash fabric offers deterministic timing without configuration-load latency, valuable in redundant systems that must resume instantly after a power event. Four I/O banks let designers mix LVCMOS and other standards on one 208-pin PQG208 device. Estimated: at moderate utilization the flash-based fabric avoids the inrush and reconfiguration storms typical of SRAM FPGAs, improving link availability in carrier equipment.
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Medical Instrumentation
The A3P600-2PQG208 suits medical diagnostic and monitoring devices where deterministic, single-chip logic controls front-end acquisition: the flash fabric powers up instantly, requires no external configuration memory that could fail a regulatory design audit, and the 154 I/Os connect ADCs, displays, and communication ports. The 600K-gate fabric implements data-path filtering and interface logic between an acquisition MCU and sensors. Because flash cells resist single-event configuration upset better than SRAM alternatives, system integrity in life-critical equipment improves. Pair with Microchip MCUs such as the MSP430FR5994 for low-power supervisory control and user interface functions.
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Aerospace and Defense Subsystems
ProASIC3 flash FPGAs are widely used in aerospace payloads and defense electronics because the flash configuration cell is inherently more robust against configuration upset than SRAM, and the single-chip design eliminates the external configuration PROM that adds a failure point and a programming-image security exposure. The A3P600-2PQG208's 600K gates implement sensor interfaces, telemetry framing, and bus bridges at up to 310 MHz. Non-volatile, live-at-power-up operation is critical in systems with tight power-on-to-ready windows. Design teams should assign I/O standards per the four-bank VCCIBx architecture to keep compatible voltages grouped per the Microchip migration note.
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Secure Embedded Systems
The A3P600-2PQG208 supports secure embedded designs because flash-based configuration storage keeps the bitstream on-chip, avoiding external configuration devices that expose the design image to interception. ProASIC3 devices are designed to prevent readback of the programmed flash content, protecting intellectual property in anti-cloning and licensing applications. The 600K gates and 154 I/Os implement authentication engines, encrypted communication interfaces, and board-level security logic. Instant-on, non-volatile operation ensures security logic is active before other board components initialize, closing power-up attack windows that SRAM FPGAs exhibit during configuration loading.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Bench instruments and automated test systems use the A3P600-2PQG208 as timing-controller and interface FPGA: its 310 MHz -2 speed grade supports fast counters and trigger state machines, while the 600K-gate fabric implements protocol generators/analyzers and pattern engines. The 208-pin PQG208 gull-wing package simplifies rework and prototyping compared with ball-grid alternatives, valuable in instrument development. Live-at-power-up flash configuration lets instruments initialize measurement logic before the host PC enumerates connections, reducing test-cycle latency. I/O bank independence allows interfacing with mixed-voltage DUT standards without level shifters on many signal groups.
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Engineering reference data for A3P600-2PQG208 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P600-2PQG208I | A3P600-1PQG208 | A3P600L-1PQG208I | A3P1000-2PQG208 | A3P1000L-1PQG208I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQG208) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 600K | 600K | 600K | 600K | 1M | 1M |
| User I/O | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Speed Grade | -2 (310 MHz) | -2 (310 MHz) | -1 (lower than -2) | -1 (lower than -2) | -2 (310 MHz) | -1 (lower than -2) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V (low-power variant) | 1.5 V | 1.5 V (low-power variant) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Configuration Type | On-chip flash (non-volatile) | On-chip flash (non-volatile) | On-chip flash (non-volatile) | On-chip flash (non-volatile) | On-chip flash (non-volatile) | On-chip flash (non-volatile) |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the 600K PQG208 family (vs A3P600-1PQG208)
- Commercial grade cost advantage (vs A3P600-2PQG208I)
- Single-chip non-volatile operation (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx/Altera))
Design Notes
The A3P600-2PQG208 requires a 1.5V core supply and four independent VCCIBx bank supplies. Estimated: use the Microchip power estimator within Libero SoC to calculate per-rail currents before regulator selection; underestimating bank currents is the most common cause of brown-out during simultaneous output switching. Decouple each VCCIBx pin with 0.1uF ceramics placed within 3mm, plus bulk 10uF per bank. The flash fabric avoids configuration inrush current, but I/O switching surges still demand robust local decoupling on all four banks.
Per the Microchip migration application note (a3p1000_migration_hbs), the A3P600 has four I/O banks and package VCCIBx pins are routed through the corresponding banks; only I/Os with compatible voltage standards may be assigned to the same bank. Plan I/O voltage grouping before PCB routing - once the bank voltages are fixed by board routing, moving a signal to a different bank may be impossible without re-spin. Keep the 208-pin PQFP gull-wing traces length-matched for high-speed bank signals and provide solid ground return under the package.
Do not treat the -1 and -2 speed grades as interchangeable: the A3P600-1PQG208 lacks the 310 MHz timing capability of the -2 grade, and Libero timing analysis will show failures on critical paths if substituted without re-verification. Also, the commercial and industrial ('I') suffixes differ in temperature rating - verify your thermal environment before selecting. Finally, program via JTAG with the FlashPro tool; designs are retained in flash, so a failed mid-programming write requires recovery per the Microchip programming procedure.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided web data; verify RoHS/REACH status on the official Microchip A3P600 product page before ordering.
