A3PE1500-1PQG208 - 1.5M Gate Flash FPGA, 208-PQFP | Microchip
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| Family | ProASIC3E Flash FPGAs |
| Logic Cells | 38400 |
| System Gates | 1500000 (1.5M) |
| User I/O | 147 |
| Embedded SRAM | 276480 bits (504 kbits max family total, true dual-port) |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm, 7-layer metal (6 copper), flash-based CMOS |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (non-volatile, live at power-up) |
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 1 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Soft CPU Support | Optional soft ARM Cortex-M1 |
| Interface Support | 3.3V PCI 33 MHz, 3.3V PCI-X 66 MHz |
| I/O Standards | Single-ended and differential (per datasheet) |
| Lead Free | Yes (G suffix, per distributor listing) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free G suffix) |
A3PE1500-1PQG208 208-bfqfp (pqfp, 1 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3PE1500-1PQG208 (208-bfqfp (pqfp, 1 mm pitch) 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 A3PE1500-1PQG208.
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
A3PE1500-1PQG208 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation Logic, Communications Line-Card Glue Logic, Secure Single-Chip Embedded Control, Aerospace and Defense Instant-On Systems, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy PCI/PCI-X System Sustainers.
Industrial Control and Automation Logic
The A3PE1500-1PQG208 fits industrial control because its flash configuration is live at power-up, eliminating configuration boot delay that PLC and motor-control state machines cannot tolerate. With 38,400 logic cells and 147 user I/Os, it integrates encoder interfaces, PWM generators, and safety interlock logic that would otherwise need multiple CPLDs and glue devices. Its 3.3V PCI support eases integration into backplane systems. For environments below 0C, substitute the pin-identical industrial-grade A3PE1500-1PQG208I. Place it on the control board between sensor front ends and the main processor, with 10 uF bulk and 0.1 uF local decoupling on the 1.5V core rail per the ProASIC3E datasheet power recommendations.
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Communications Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecommunications and networking line cards, the A3PE1500-1PQG208 consolidates address decoding, bus bridging, and status aggregation into a single flash FPGA. The ProASIC3E datasheet explicitly supports 3.3V PCI at 33 MHz and PCI-X at 66 MHz, making the part directly usable in legacy backplane interface designs where discrete glue logic would add propagation delay. The 276,480 bits of embedded true dual-port SRAM implement FIFOs and mailbox registers between the host and line-card fabric. Its single-chip, no-configuration-PROM design reduces BOM count on high-reliability carrier hardware. Verify 66 MHz timing closure in Microchip Libero SmartTime for your routing, and prefer the -2 speed grade (A3PE1500-2PQG208, drop-in on the same footprint) if margin is tight.
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Secure Single-Chip Embedded Control
Flash-based ProASIC3E devices store configuration in non-volatile on-chip flash, which cannot be read back like SRAM FPGA bitstreams, making the A3PE1500-1PQG208 attractive for designs where IP protection matters. With optional soft ARM Cortex-M1 support, a single chip implements both processor and custom peripherals, removing the external configuration flash that would otherwise expose the design to cloning. The 1.5V core and 130-nm process keep static power low for always-on control nodes. Typical uses include secure access controllers, encrypted-key management boards, and proprietary test equipment. Designers should enable Microchip's flash security features during programming in Libero SoC and budget the JTAG programming header on the PCB for field updates.
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Aerospace and Defense Instant-On Systems
Defense electronics frequently requires functionality within microseconds of power application, and the A3PE1500-1PQG208 delivers live-at-power-up operation inherent to flash FPGAs, with no configuration load time and resistance to configuration-memory upset relative to SRAM alternatives. The 1.5 million system gates absorb radar interface glue logic, bus formatting, and telemetry framing. The commercial 0C to +70C rating means military programs should source the industrial variant or Microchip's military-screening flows where applicable. Place the device with solid ground return around the 208-pin PQFP perimeter and follow the datasheet's power-up guidance for the VCCA flash-programming supply. Microchip's rad-tolerant ProASIC3 documentation family provides additional screening options for space-adjacent programs.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench and automated test equipment uses the A3PE1500-1PQG208 for timing generation, trigger logic, and bus interfacing between analog front ends and host processors. The VersaTile fabric efficiently implements counters, edge detectors, and handshaking state machines, while 147 user I/Os connect parallel instrument backplanes without external fanout logic. Embedded SRAM FIFOs buffer measurement streams; the 276,480-bit embedded memory supports deep capture at moderate widths. Because the design is reprogrammable in-system via JTAG, one PCB supports multiple instrument variants, reducing SKU count. Estimated: I/O switching at moderate rates keeps core power well within the 208-PQFP thermal envelope, but run Microchip's power estimator with the final netlist to confirm junction temperature below 125C maximum.
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Legacy PCI/PCI-X System Sustainers
Many installed industrial and medical systems still rely on 3.3V PCI 33 MHz and PCI-X 66 MHz backplanes, and the A3PE1500-1PQG208 is one of the few current-production programmable devices with explicit datasheet support for both standards in a 208-pin PQFP. Sustaining engineers use it to replace discontinued ASICs and glue-logic sets on legacy boards, since the flash FPGA reprograms in-system and needs no configuration PROM. The -1 speed grade is typically sufficient at 33 MHz, with the drop-in -2 grade available for 66 MHz designs needing margin. Maintain the manufacturer's recommended decoupling network on the 3.3V I/O rail to meet PCI ringback and signal-integrity requirements during board respins.
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Engineering reference data for A3PE1500-1PQG208 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3PE1500-2PQG208 | A3PE1500-PQG208I | A3PE1500-1PQG208I | A3PE3000L-1PQG208 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Logic Cells | 38400 | 38400 | 38400 | 38400 | Higher (A3PE3000L class) |
| System Gates | 1.5M | 1.5M | 1.5M | 1.5M | 3M class (A3PE3000L) |
| User I/O | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Embedded SRAM (bits) | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -2 (faster) | standard | -1 (same) | -1 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | 0C to +70C |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.2 V (low-power A3PE3000L) |
Key Differentiators
- Flash-based live-at-power-up operation (vs SRAM-based competitor FPGAs (e.g., Lattice XP2 class))
- Explicit 66 MHz PCI-X support (vs A3P600 (base ProASIC3 family))
- Single-chip soft ARM integration (vs A3PE1500-2PQG208 (same die))
Design Notes
The A3PE1500-1PQG208 needs a 1.5V core rail plus 3.3V I/O rails, with separate VCCA and VJTAG supplies per the ProASIC3E datasheet. Estimated: core current scales with clock frequency and toggle rate; use Microchip's ProASIC3 power estimator with your Libero netlist before finalizing the regulator. Place 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors at each supply pin pair and add bulk capacitance near the device. Do not share the VCCA flash-programming rail with noisy digital loads - ripple here can affect programming reliability.
The 208-pin PQFP with 1 mm pitch requires careful fanout: route the outer two rows directly on the top layer and use vias under the package body for inner-row escape. Keep PCI/PCI-X trace lengths matched and impedance-controlled (approximately 65 ohm for 3.3V PCI per PCI SIG guidance only if your design cites it - otherwise follow the ProASIC3E datasheet I/O guidelines). Exposed lead-frame corners align to pin 1 marked on the package; verify footprint against the PQ208 mechanical drawing in the datasheet before fabrication.
Three common mistakes with this part: (1) using the commercial-grade -1PQG208 below 0C or above 70C - the industrial -1PQG208I is pin-identical, so substitute it for extended temperature; (2) assuming the JTAG chain passes through correctly without the datasheet's VJTAG treatment - flash programming fails intermittently with poor VJTAG decoupling; (3) migrating to A3PE3000L parts on the same footprint without re-verifying bank voltages and pinout in Libero SoC, since the low-power family differs in some I/O features.
Compliance Information
G suffix in the MPN indicates lead-free/RoHS-compliant packaging per Microchip ordering conventions and distributor listings (Kynix identifies the part as lead free). Formal REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations should be obtained from Microchip's product compliance portal.
