A3P600-FG484 - ProASIC3 600K-Gate Flash FPGA, 484-BGA | Microchip
MPN: A3P600-FG484 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78.5 | $78.50 |
| 10 | $72.2 | $722.00 |
| 100 | $66.4 | $6,640.00 |
| 500 | $61.1 | $30,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $56.3 | $56,300.00 |
A3P600-FG484 Overview
A flash-based FPGA stores its configuration in on-chip flash cells rather than the SRAM lookup tables used by Xilinx or Intel (Altera) devices. Because configuration is non-volatile, the A3P600 powers up instantly with no external boot PROM, no configuration controller, and no bitstream exposure during power-up - a major advantage for security-sensitive and high-reliability systems. In the programmable logic hierarchy, the A3P600 sits in the mid-density tier of the ProASIC3 family, above the A3P250 and below the A3P1000.
Key features include single-chip, single-voltage operation (1.425 V to 1.575 V core), support for optional soft ARM Cortex-M1 processor cores, abundant 18-kbit embedded block SRAM, and reprogrammability without a separate configuration device. The flash fabric also delivers inherently low static power and better SEU robustness than SRAM-based competitors.
Architecturally, the device is built from VersaTiles - a fine-grained logic tile that can act as a three-input LUT, a D-flip-flop, or a latch with enable - interconnected by segmented routing. Clock resources support multiple PLLs and clock-conditioning circuits for source-synchronous interfaces up to 231 MHz.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, medical instrumentation, military/aerospace subsystems (where the related RTAX radiation-tolerant family is used), communications bridging, and secure embedded systems requiring instant-on, tamper-resistant configuration storage.
Design consideration: the 484-FBGA requires careful power-plane design at 1.5 V and attention to simultaneously switching output (SSO) limits; consult the Microchip ProASIC3/E SSO and Pin Placement Guidelines when assigning high-drive I/O banks.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-footprint alternatives, design notes, and AEO-optimized FAQs not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for A3P600-FG484 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with A3P600-FG484 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Process Technology, System Gates, Core Supply Voltage, Operating Temperature.
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A3P600-FGG484I
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View Datasheet →A3P600-FG484 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3 (Flash FPGAs) |
| Total Gates | 600000 gates |
| Number of Registers | 13824 |
| VersaTiles (Logic Elements) | 13824 |
| Maximum User I/O | 235 I/O |
| System Performance | 231 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm, 7-layer metal flash |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.425 V to 1.575 V |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on) |
| Embedded Memory | Embedded block SRAM (18 kbit blocks) |
| Soft Processor Support | ARM Cortex-M1 (optional soft core) |
| Package | 484-pin FBGA, 23x23 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (TJ) |
| RoHS Status | RoHS3 Compliant (lead-free per FGG variant) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Programming | In-system programmable via JTAG, no external boot device |
A3P600-FG484 484-pin fbga, 23x23 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for A3P600-FG484 (484-pin fbga, 23x23 mm 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-FG484.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
A3P600-FG484 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation and Motor Control, Secure Embedded Systems, Communications and Network Bridging, Medical Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Subsystems, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Automation and Motor Control
The A3P600-FG484 fits industrial automation controllers because its 600K gates and 235 user I/Os aggregate encoders, fieldbus transceivers, and sensor arrays on one chip, while the 231 MHz fabric rating handles multi-axis PWM generation and interpolation loops. Its non-volatile flash configuration means a production line restarts instantly after power loss with no external configuration flash to corrupt, improving MTBF. Placed as the main sequencer between a host CPU and power stages, it offloads deterministic tasks; the trade-off is that the 1.5 V core requires a dedicated plane, and high-drive I/O banks must respect Microchip SSO guidelines to limit ground bounce across the 484-FBGA.
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Secure Embedded Systems
Flash-based ProASIC3 fabric stores configuration in non-volatile on-chip cells, so the A3P600-FG484 exposes no bitstream on an external bus during power-up - a foundational security property SRAM FPGAs lack. The 600K gates support AES/DES wrappers, secure boot state machines, and an optional ARM Cortex-M1 soft core, all loaded at power-on within microseconds. Single-chip operation removes the configuration PROM, eliminating one attack surface and one failure point. Designers should reserve JTAG programming access behind physical access control and use Microchip's design-security programming options; the trade-off is fabric-level crypto is slower than hardened crypto IP in ASICs.
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Communications and Network Bridging
With 235 I/Os and 231 MHz system performance, the A3P600-FG484 bridges interface protocols - SPI, I2C, UART, parallel buses, and source-synchronous DDR paths - in telecom line cards and network appliances. Embedded 18-kbit block SRAM implements FIFOs and packet buffers for rate adaptation between subsystems, and multiple PLLs condition clocks for synchronous interfaces. Instant-on flash configuration lets the fabric be active before the host SoC completes boot, enabling early link bring-up. Power is a design consideration: static draw is low, but dynamic I/O power on wide parallel buses can dominate, so group switching outputs per the Microchip SSO pin-placement guidelines.
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Medical Instrumentation
Medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment benefits from the A3P600-FG484's deterministic instant-on boot (no configuration download delay before acquisition begins), low static power for fanless benchtop enclosures, and 235 I/Os for driving sensor front ends, displays, and communication ports. The 600K-gate fabric implements digital filtering, trigger logic, and an ARM Cortex-M1 soft core for protocol handling around a dedicated analog front end. Reprogrammability allows field firmware updates via JTAG in validated devices. Note the commercial temperature suffix is rated 0C to +85C (TJ); specify the I-variant A3P600-FG484I for mobile or outdoor medical carts.
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Aerospace and Defense Subsystems
While radiation-tolerant deployments use Microchip RTAX devices, the flash-based A3P600-FG484 serves commercial-off-the-shelf defense ground equipment, test sets, and avionics support hardware where configuration readback security matters: flash cells cannot be probed through the power-up bitstream the way SRAM FPGAs can. The 600K gates implement bus interfaces (MIL-STD-1553-style framing, ARINC bridges) with 231 MHz headroom, and the single-chip instant-on architecture removes configuration PROMs from vibration-sensitive assemblies. Fabric SEU robustness is better than SRAM by construction, but designers should still add system-level parity or TMR for high-reliability missions.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Bench instruments and automated test fixtures use the A3P600-FG484 as a pattern generator, timing controller, and glueless bridge to USB/PCI-style host interfaces. Its instant-on flash boot means the instrument is ready before the operator finishes setup, and the 235 I/Os drive DUT pin electronics, relays, and level-shifted logic families from one device. Embedded block SRAM captures waveforms or error logs; PLLs generate reference clocks for synchronous sampling. For production ATE racks, the low static power keeps fanless designs quiet. Verify speed-grade timing (consider A3P600-2FG484) when timing paths approach the 231 MHz fabric ceiling.
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Engineering reference data for A3P600-FG484 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3P600-FGG484I | A3P600-1FGG484 | A3P600-2FG484 | A3P600L-FG484 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Gate Density | 600,000 gates | 600,000 gates | 600,000 gates | 600,000 gates | 600,000 gates |
| User I/O | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Speed Grade | Standard | Standard | -1 (standard) | -2 (faster) | Standard (low power) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (TJ) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (TJ) | 0C to +85C (TJ) | 0C to +85C (TJ) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.425 V to 1.575 V | 1.425 V to 1.575 V | 1.425 V to 1.575 V | 1.425 V to 1.575 V | 1.425 V to 1.575 V (low static power) |
| Configuration | On-chip flash, instant-on, JTAG ISP | On-chip flash, instant-on | On-chip flash, instant-on | On-chip flash, instant-on | On-chip flash, instant-on |
Key Differentiators
- True non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs A3PE600-FG484)
- Single-chip solution, no boot PROM (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx Spartan family))
- Extended-temperature drop-in availability (vs A3P600-FGG484I)
Design Notes
The A3P600-FG484 core requires a regulated 1.5 V rail held within 1.425-1.575 V. Use a dedicated low-dropout regulator or buck converter with at least 10% headroom over the estimated dynamic current; flash-based ProASIC3 draws low static current but dynamic I/O power can dominate on wide switching buses. Provide bulk plus per-bank ceramic decoupling at the 484-FBGA VCC ball groups and a solid internal 1.5 V plane to minimize di/dt droop during simultaneous output switching.
The 23x23 mm, 0.8 mm-pitch FBGA needs planned escape routing - dog-bone fanout with 4 signal layers, or microvias-in-pad for higher layer-count boards. Before finalizing I/O bank assignment, consult the Microchip application note 'ProASIC3/E SSO and Pin Placement Guidelines', which contains device-specific tables for A3P600-FG484 that cap the number of simultaneously switching outputs per bus as a function of drive strength and slew rate. Violating these limits causes ground bounce and false clocking on adjacent inputs.
Do not confuse suffix meanings: FG484 vs FGG484 (green/lead-free finish), I-suffix (industrial temperature), digit prefix (speed grade), and L-suffix (low-power core) all describe the same die and pinout, but timing and temperature ratings differ. Also remember JTAG programming pins must be routed to a header even in production - the flash fabric is in-system programmable, and locking out JTAG entirely complicates field upgrades. Verify the exact ordering code at PO time; mixing speed grades on one reel is a common incoming-inspection failure.
Compliance Information
Per Microchip USA product data, the ProASIC3 series (e.g., A3P600-FGG484) carries ROHS3 Compliant status with lead-free packaging. Automotive ProASIC3 variants exist as a separate product line (AEC-Q-oriented datasheet DS50003485); the standard commercial A3P600-FG484 itself is not an automotive-qualified ordering code. REACH and conflict-minerals declarations were not found in the provided data.
