A3PE1500-2PQG208 - ProASIC3E FPGA, 1.5M Gates, 147 I/O | Microchip
MPN: A3PE1500-2PQG208 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $68.5 | $68.50 |
| 10 | $63.2 | $632.00 |
| 100 | $57.9 | $5,790.00 |
| 500 | $52.4 | $26,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $48 | $48,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →A3PE1500-2PQG208 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3E |
| System Gates | 1500000 gates |
| Logic Cells / CLBs | 38400 |
| Logic Elements | 16K |
| User I/O | 147 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 276480 bits |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 350 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (single-chip, nonvolatile) |
| Package | PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208), 28 x 28 mm |
| Package Height | 3.4 mm |
| Pin Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Status | Green package (lead-free) per distributor data |
A3PE1500-2PQG208 3.4 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3PE1500-2PQG208 (3.4 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 A3PE1500-2PQG208.
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
A3PE1500-2PQG208 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation and Control, Communications Line-Card Glue Logic, Aerospace and Defense Systems, Test and Measurement Equipment, Medical Device Control Logic, Security and Surveillance Systems.
Industrial Automation and Control
The A3PE1500-2PQG208 fits industrial control and automation interface logic because its 1.5M-gate capacity, 147 user I/Os, and nonvolatile flash configuration suit deterministic glue logic, encoder interfacing, and sensor aggregation. With 38400 CLBs and a 350 MHz maximum toggle capability in the -2 grade, it can absorb functions previously spread across multiple CPLDs and discrete logic. Because configuration is stored on-chip, the FPGA is immediately operational after power-up - important for machines that must restart safely after outages. Designers operating on factory floors above 70C should specify the industrial-grade A3PE1500-2PQG208I variant, which is pin-identical and drop-in compatible on the same PQFP-208 footprint.
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Communications Line-Card Glue Logic
In networking and telecom line cards, the A3PE1500-2PQG208 consolidates bus bridging, status registers, and control-plane interfacing between PHYs, MACs, and backplane connectors. The 276480 bits of embedded memory handle FIFO buffering for data-path deskewing, while the 147 user I/Os connect multiple voltage domains via I/O banks. The 130 nm CMOS, 1.5 V core process provides a balance of dynamic power and timing closure at line-card clock rates well within the 350 MHz ceiling. The single-chip flash solution eliminates the configuration PROM that would otherwise be a reliability and provisioning concern in remote equipment, reducing BOM count and total cost of ownership per Microchip's ProASIC3 positioning.
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Aerospace and Defense Systems
Flash-based ProASIC3E devices are widely used in aerospace and defense subsystems because the configuration cell is inherently nonvolatile and reprogrammable, offering robustness against configuration upset compared to SRAM FPGAs that require external boot flash. The A3PE1500-2PQG208's 1.5M gates and 16K logic elements support custom interfaces, telemetry framing, and command decoding, while the 147 user I/Os accommodate mixed-voltage legacy buses. The PQFP-208 gull-wing package simplifies inspection and rework in low-volume, high-reliability assembly flows. For extended-temperature platforms, designers substitute the -I industrial variants on the identical footprint, and the flash configuration supports secure, single-chip designs where external bitstream storage is undesirable.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Bench instruments and automated test fixtures use the A3PE1500-2PQG208 for timing generation, trigger logic, and instrument-to-host interfacing. The 350 MHz -2 speed grade supports high-resolution timing kernels, and the 38400 CLBs provide room for state machines, counter arrays, and protocol engines such as SPI, I2C, and parallel test vectors. Flash configuration means the instrument is ready the instant the user powers it on, with no boot delay, and designs can be field-updated through the on-chip flash programming interface during calibration cycles. The 28 x 28 mm PQFP-208 with 0.5 mm pitch is hand-reworkable, valuable for engineering prototypes and low-volume instrument builds where BGA rework is impractical.
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Medical Device Control Logic
Medical and health monitoring equipment benefits from the A3PE1500-2PQG208's instant-on flash architecture: patient-interface boards must be operational immediately at power-up without waiting for configuration download. The 1.5M-gate capacity handles sensor front-end sequencing, alarm state machines, and host communication bridging, while the 147 user I/Os interface to displays, keypads, and analog front-end modules. The single-chip solution reduces component count, supporting the traceability and reliability expectations of medical electronics, and the reprogrammable flash allows field firmware updates during service. Designers should observe the commercial 0C to +70C rating and select the A3PE1500-2PQG208I where environmental conditions demand it.
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Security and Surveillance Systems
Video surveillance and access-control hardware uses the A3PE1500-2PQG208 as camera-interface bridging logic, handling parallel-to-serial conversion, frame synchronization, and sensor control. The 276480 embedded memory bits implement line buffers that absorb timing variance between image sensors and downstream processors, and the 16K logic elements host motion-detection pre-processing engines that offload the host CPU. Its 1.5 V core keeps idle power low for always-on security installations, and flash configuration guarantees the surveillance system is capturing video the moment power is applied - a hard requirement for security products. The PQFP-208 footprint is cost-effective in mid-volume production and supports straightforward second-source substitution with the M1A3PE1500 re-marked variants.
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Engineering reference data for A3PE1500-2PQG208 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3PE1500-2PQG208I | A3PE1500-PQG208I | M1A3PE1500-2PQG208 | A3PE3000L-1PQG208 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-208 (28 x 28 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) | PQFP-208 - same | PQFP-208 - same | PQFP-208 - same | PQFP-208 - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 1.5 M | 1.5 M | 1.5 M | 1.5 M | 3 M |
| Maximum Frequency | 350 MHz (-2 grade) | 350 MHz | 231 MHz (-1 grade) | 350 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| User I/O | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V (L low-power variant) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) | Industrial (-40C to +100C per family datasheet) | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Bitstream Compatibility | A3PE1500 ProASIC3E bitstream | Identical bitstream | Identical bitstream | Identical bitstream | Different - design must be recompiled |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the PQFP-208 A3PE1500 lineup (vs A3PE1500-PQG208I)
- Commercial pricing advantage over industrial-grade equivalent (vs A3PE1500-2PQG208I)
- Same-footprint upgrade path to 3M gates (vs A3PE3000L-1PQG208)
- Single-chip flash configuration (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (cross-brand))
Design Notes
Plan the power tree around the 1.5 V core rail plus per-bank I/O supplies; ProASIC3E I/O banks can each run at different voltages, so group I/O by standard before assigning bank rails. Estimated: core current depends heavily on activity and toggle rate at 130 nm - use Microchip's power calculator in Libero SoC with your post-layout netlist rather than rule-of-thumb numbers. Provide adequate decoupling (bulk plus 0.1 uF ceramics per power pin group) and verify inrush during flash power-up, which differs from SRAM FPGA configuration current profiles.
The PQFP-208 has a 0.5 mm pin pitch with gull-wing leads; design land patterns per the manufacturer package drawing and use a no-clean or water-wash solder profile rated for the 3.4 mm body. Keep high-speed clock traces short and route them with a contiguous reference plane; the 28 x 28 mm body means signals fan out beneath the package, so plan escape vias in the layout early. The QFP gull-wing leads are far easier to inspect and rework than fine-pitch BGAs - exploit this for prototype iterations.
Do not confuse temperature grades: the standard -2PQG208 is commercial only (0C to +70C). If your environment can go below 0C or above 70C, order the A3PE1500-2PQG208I instead - it is pin-identical. Also, never substitute a -1 grade part into a design closed at -2 timing; the 231 MHz vs 350 MHz difference can break static timing. Finally, when cross-referencing M1A3PE1500 re-markings, confirm traceability with your supplier to avoid gray-market parts.
At 350 MHz capability, treat any clock above roughly 100 MHz as a transmission-line problem: series-terminate point-to-point clocks, match trace lengths within banks used for source-synchronous interfaces, and keep stubs off clock nets. Consult Microchip's ProASIC3E signal-integrity application notes and the I/O bank switching characteristics in the manufacturer datasheet when driving heavy loads or long traces from the 147 user I/Os.
Compliance Information
FindIC describes the package as GREEN plastic PQFP-208, indicating Microchip's green/lead-free halogen-free build. Full REACH and conflict-minerals declarations were not present in retrieved data.
