A3PE600-2FG256 - 600K-Gate Flash FPGA, 165 I/O | Microchip
MPN: A3PE600-2FG256 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $47.5 | $47.50 |
| 10 | $43.2 | $432.00 |
| 100 | $38.9 | $3,890.00 |
| 500 | $35.6 | $17,800.00 |
| 1,000 | $32.8 | $32,800.00 |
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View Datasheet →A3PE600-2FG256 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3E |
| System Gates | 600000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 13824 |
| User I/Os | 165 |
| Embedded Memory | 110592 bits true dual-port SRAM |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Technology | 130-nm 7-layer metal (6 copper) flash-based CMOS |
| Configuration Memory | Flash-based, nonvolatile, live-at-power-up Level 0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (LBGA), 1.0 mm pitch |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Number of Pins | 256 |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Reprogrammability | In-system reprogrammable |
A3PE600-2FG256 256-ball fbga (lbga), 1.0 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3PE600-2FG256 (256-ball fbga (lbga), 1.0 mm pitch package) with 256 pins. 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 A3PE600-2FG256.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 256 pins (digital package)
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
A3PE600-2FG256 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Communication Line Cards, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, EOL ASIC and Gate Array Replacement, Secure Embedded Systems, Aerospace and Defense Control Logic.
Industrial Control and Automation
The A3PE600-2FG256 fits industrial control applications because its 600,000 system gates, 13824 logic cells, and 110592 bits of true dual-port SRAM absorb PLC I/O glue logic, motor-control sequencers, and fieldbus protocol bridges in a single 256-ball FBGA. Its flash-based, live-at-power-up configuration means control logic is active the instant 1.5 V core power is applied - critical for machinery safety interlocks that cannot wait for bitstream loading. The 165 user I/Os handle sensor, encoder, and actuator interfaces, and in-system reprogrammability allows field firmware updates without desoldering. The 0C to +70C rating suits indoor cabinets; select the -I variant for outdoor or cold-storage installations.
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Communication Line Cards
ProASIC3E devices were explicitly marketed for communication systems, and the A3PE600-2FG256 suits line-card functions such as framing, backplane interface bridging, and packet-buffer management. The 110,592 bits of true dual-port SRAM implement FIFOs between different clock domains, while the -2 speed grade meets timing on moderate-throughput serial interfaces. The flash fabric draws no configuration current from an external device at power-up, improving availability metrics in redundant telecom shelves, and the single-chip solution reduces the board area consumed by control logic on dense cards. For shelves with -40C to +85C ambient requirements, use the identical A3PE600-2FG256I variant on the same PCB footprint.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In bench instruments and automated test equipment, the A3PE600-2FG256 implements timing generators, trigger logic, and interface translation between USB/LAN modules and analog front ends. Its 600,000 gates provide enough capacity for multi-channel state machines, and the true dual-port SRAM of 110,592 bits buffers captured waveform data before offload. The live-at-power-up Level 0 behavior means measurement trigger chains are armed as soon as power is stable, avoiding missed events during startup - a real advantage over SRAM FPGAs that are unconfigured for tens to hundreds of milliseconds. The 256-ball FBGA's 1.0 mm pitch eases rework in instrument prototypes compared with finer-pitch BGA alternatives.
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EOL ASIC and Gate Array Replacement
The A3PE600-2FG256 is a proven replacement path for obsolete ASICs and gate arrays. Its 600,000 system gates and 13824 logic cells absorb moderate ASIC netlists, and the 110592 bits of embedded dual-port SRAM replaces on-chip ASIC RAM blocks. Because configuration is nonvolatile flash, the replacement replicates ASIC power-up behavior - logic is functional immediately at power-on with no boot device and no configuration-readback security exposure. In-system reprogrammability eliminates expensive mask respins for bug fixes, and the 256-ball FBGA footprint can be designed to match legacy ASIC pad frames in new layouts. For extended-temperature legacy military or industrial systems, the pin-identical A3PE600-2FG256I is the recommended drop-in.
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Secure Embedded Systems
Security-focused designs benefit from the A3PE600-2FG256's flash-based architecture: unlike SRAM FPGAs, the bitstream never traverses an external bus, removing the primary interception point for configuration cloning. The live-at-power-up operation eliminates the configuration window in which SRAM FPGAs are blank, a state exploitable in some boot-supply attacks. The 600K gates implement encryption engines such as AES or custom authentication state machines with the 110,592-bit dual-port SRAM serving key or packet buffers, and 165 I/Os cover smart-card readers, secure network ports, and tamper-detection interfaces. Designers should additionally follow Microchip's ProASIC3E security application notes for JTAG lock and flash protection settings.
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Aerospace and Defense Control Logic
Microchip's (formerly Actel/Microsemi) flash FPGAs have a long heritage in aerospace and defense, and the A3PE600-2FG256 class of devices is used for satellite payload control, avionics interface conversion, and radiation-tolerant system glue logic in non-critical roles. The flash fabric provides high immunity to configuration upset because there is no volatile configuration memory to corrupt, and the single-chip, live-at-power-up solution simplifies redundancy schemes. The 165 I/Os handle legacy MIL-STD interface translation, while 110,592 bits of dual-port SRAM supports buffering. Note this commercial-grade part is rated 0C to +70C; for flight programs, evaluate Microchip's dedicated military/RT ProASIC3 variants and QML-qualified flows rather than the standard commercial MPN.
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Engineering reference data for A3PE600-2FG256 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3PE600-2FG256I | A3PE600-2FGG256 | A3PE600-FG256 | A3PE600-FGG256I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (FG256), 1.0 mm pitch | 256-ball FBGA (FG256) - same | 256-ball FBGA (FGG256) - same footprint, lead-free | 256-ball FBGA (FG256) - same | 256-ball FBGA (FGG256) - same footprint, lead-free |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| User I/Os | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 (standard) | -1 (standard) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C | -40C to +85C | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | -40C to +85C |
| Embedded SRAM | 110,592 bits | 110,592 bits | 110,592 bits | 110,592 bits | 110,592 bits |
| Configuration | Flash, live-at-power-up Level 0 | Flash, live-at-power-up Level 0 | Flash, live-at-power-up Level 0 | Flash, live-at-power-up Level 0 | Flash, live-at-power-up Level 0 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Package Compliance | Standard RoHS package (FG) | Standard package (FG) | Green, lead-free (FGG) | Standard package (FG) | Green, lead-free (FGG) |
Key Differentiators
- Live-at-power-up flash configuration (vs Xilinx Spartan-3 (SRAM FPGA))
- Single-chip BOM savings (vs A3PE600-2FG256I)
- Speed-grade upgrade path on same footprint (vs A3PE600-FG256)
Design Notes
The 256-ball FBGA with 1.0 mm ball pitch requires careful fanout planning. For a design using a significant fraction of the 165 user I/Os, plan a minimum 6-layer PCB with dedicated power and ground planes. Use 0.3 mm drill via-in-pad or dog-bone fanout on the 1.0 mm grid, and verify Microchip's ProASIC3E package mechanical drawing for exact ball map before routing. Provide JTAG trace access to the TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO balls for in-system programming with FlashPro hardware.
The ProASIC3E core runs from a 1.5 V supply with separate I/O bank rails. Size the 1.5 V regulator for the worst-case switching activity of the fabric rather than typical power estimates - use Libero power analysis on your actual netlist. Decouple each supply ball with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the package, plus bulk 10 uF per rail. Because configuration is flash-based, there is no configuration inrush current spike at power-up.
Do not confuse the commercial A3PE600-2FG256 (0C to +70C) with the industrial A3PE600-2FG256I (-40C to +85C) in outdoor or uncontrolled-temperature products - thermal margin violations manifest as intermittent timing failures. Also remember the 165-I/O limit of the FG256 package: if a design revision needs more I/Os, the same die is available in the FG484 package with up to 616 I/Os, but that requires a PCB redesign, so validate final I/O budgets before layout release.
Compliance Information
The FGG package suffix (e.g., A3PE600-2FGG256) denotes Microchip's green, lead-free, halogen-free variant; compliance details for the standard FG256 ordering code were not captured in the verified data - confirm on the official Microchip product page.
