A3PE600-FG484M - 600K-Gate ProASIC3E Flash FPGA | Microchip
MPN: A3PE600-FG484M ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $83.45 | $83.45 |
| 10 | $79.28 | $792.80 |
| 100 | $74.3 | $7,430.00 |
| 500 | $71.5 | $35,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $68.9 | $68,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →A3PE600-FG484M Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ProASIC3E (Flash-Based FPGA) |
| System Gates | 600000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 13824 |
| CLBs | 13824 |
| Maximum User I/O | 270 |
| Embedded SRAM | 110592 bits (True Dual-Port) |
| Maximum System Frequency | 231 MHz |
| Technology | 130 nm, 7-layer metal (6 copper), flash-based CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V to 1.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.14 V to 1.575 V (nominal 1.5 V) |
| Configuration | Live-at-power-up flash fabric, single-chip (no external boot device) |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (FG484), 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray (M suffix) |
| Distributor Stock Reference | 4480 pieces (Heisener listing) |
A3PE600-FG484M 484-ball fbga (fg484), 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A3PE600-FG484M (484-ball fbga (fg484), 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm ball 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 A3PE600-FG484M.
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
A3PE600-FG484M is suitable for 6 applications: ASIC Replacement and Prototyping, Networking and Communications Line Cards, Avionics Subsystem Logic, Industrial Automation and Control, Consumer Electronics Board Logic, Test, Measurement and Data Acquisition.
ASIC Replacement and Prototyping
The ProASIC3E family is explicitly positioned in the Microchip/Microsemi datasheet as a cost-effective ASIC replacement for consumer, networking/communications, computing, and avionics markets. The A3PE600-FG484M's 600K system gates and 13824-cell fabric absorb moderate ASIC-class glue logic, bus interfaces, and control state machines without NRE masks or minimum-order commitments. Because the flash fabric is live-at-power-up, prototypes behave exactly like the final single-chip solution from the first board bring-up. The 270 user I/Os cover wide parallel buses, and 110592 bits of True Dual-Port SRAM replace external FIFO/queue devices. When volumes justify migration, the same package footprint extends upward to A3PE1500/A3PE3000, protecting the PCB investment.
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Networking and Communications Line Cards
In communications equipment, the A3PE600-FG484M consolidates bridging, framing, and control-plane logic that would otherwise require several ASSPs. The 231 MHz system performance covers common line-card timing budgets, while 270 user I/Os interface multiple parallel PHY and backplane buses across independently supplied I/O banks supporting diverse single-ended and differential standards. The 110592-bit embedded True Dual-Port SRAM implements packet buffers, statistics FIFOs, and lookaside queues without external SRAM, saving board area and trace-length tuning effort. Flash-based live-at-power-up operation means the card's fabric is functional instantly, simplifying hot-swap and reset sequencing compared with SRAM FPGAs that require external boot flash.
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Avionics Subsystem Logic
The ProASIC3E datasheet names avionics as a target market for the family. The A3PE600-FG484M's flash-based configuration cells are inherently more robust against single-event configuration upset than SRAM-based FPGA fabrics, and live-at-power-up Level 0 operation eliminates the window in which an SRAM FPGA waits for configuration - a meaningful consideration in flight systems. The single-chip solution removes external configuration flash, a common reliability screening item. With 600K gates and 270 I/Os, typical roles include ARINC/parallel bus bridging, sensor interface consolidation, and built-in-test logic. Industrial/extended temperature grades within the family (I-suffix parts) should be selected per program requirements.
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Industrial Automation and Control
Industrial controllers use the A3PE600-FG484M to merge PLC-style I/O handling, motion interlocks, and fieldbus glue logic into one 484-ball device. The 13824-cell fabric and 231 MHz performance handle deterministic control loops and multi-channel encoder capture, while 270 user I/Os drive extensive discrete and differential I/O directly. The 110592-bit True Dual-Port SRAM supports dual-ported data exchange between control and communication sections without external RAM. Because the flash fabric is live-at-power-up, machinery safety logic is active immediately after power application, and reprogramming in the field uses standard JTAG FlashPro tools - no boot device to corrupt, an advantage in electrically noisy factory environments with frequent power cycling.
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Consumer Electronics Board Logic
The ProASIC3E datasheet lists consumer markets among its targets. In consumer platforms the A3PE600-FG484M replaces multiple small ASIC/ASSP glue devices - display timing helpers, button/KVM arbitration, voltage-sequence controllers, and peripheral bridging - cutting BOM line items and fab cycles. The 1.2 V to 1.5 V core supports low static power, and the L-suffix low-power variant extends battery-powered suitability. The 484-ball FBGA at 23 x 23 mm with 1.0 mm pitch fits standard BGA assembly flows. Designers value that flash configuration survives power interruption and ships reprogrammable, allowing late firmware-era feature changes after tooling - a real advantage against masked ASICs in volatile consumer product roadmaps.
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Test, Measurement and Data Acquisition
Instrument and DAQ front ends employ the A3PE600-FG484M for trigger logic, channel sequencing, time-stamping, and host interface glue. The 231 MHz fabric timing supports multi-channel capture pipelines, and the 110592-bit embedded True Dual-Port SRAM implements per-channel FIFOs and histogram buffers on-chip, reducing external memory count. With 270 user I/Os, one device terminates large probe/relay matrices and differential ADC/LVDS-class links across separately supplied I/O banks. Flash live-at-power-up operation lets the instrument self-identify and be safe the moment rails settle - no configuration download delay - which matters for rack systems with sequenced slot power and rapid channel-on requirements in production test.
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Engineering reference data for A3PE600-FG484M — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A3PE600L-FG484M | A3PE600-FG484 | A3P600-FGG484 | A3P600L-FGG484I | A3PE1500-1FG484 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (FG484), 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi/Actel) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 600000 | 600000 | 600000 | 600000 | 600000 | 1500000 |
| Fabric / Embedded SRAM | ProASIC3E ENHANCED, 110592 bits True Dual-Port SRAM | ProASIC3E ENHANCED, same SRAM | ProASIC3E ENHANCED, same SRAM | ProASIC3 standard, minimal SRAM | ProASIC3 standard, minimal SRAM | ProASIC3E ENHANCED, larger SRAM |
| Maximum User I/O | 270 | 270 | 270 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Max System Frequency | 231 MHz | 231 MHz | 231 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V to 1.5 V (nominal 1.5 V) | 1.2 V / 1.5 V (low power) | 1.2 V to 1.5 V | 1.2 V / 1.5 V | 1.2 V / 1.5 V (low power) | 1.2 V / 1.5 V |
| Packing | Tray (M suffix) | Tray (M) | Tape & Reel (catalog) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Enhanced fabric with 110592-bit True Dual-Port SRAM (vs A3P600-FGG484)
- Low-power drop-in option within identical footprint (vs A3PE600L-FG484M)
- Live-at-power-up flash configuration vs SRAM FPGA competition (vs Cross-brand SRAM FPGAs)
Design Notes
Supply architecture: the A3PE600-FG484M requires separate core (1.2 V/1.5 V) and per-bank I/O (VCCI) rails. Size the core regulator from Microchip's power calculator (Libero/SmartPower) using your actual utilization and toggle rates - worst-case Fmax at 231 MHz with high toggle rates can more than double typical core current. Allow a 20-30% margin on core rail sizing and decouple each VCC/VCCI pin pair locally; the FG484 ballout distributes power balls across the array so VIA fanout should keep loop inductance low.
The 484-ball FBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires a controlled fanout - typical practice is dog-bone fanout on one side or via-in-pad on a 4+ layer board. Recommended stackup for 270-signal usage: at least 6 layers with dedicated ground planes under the BGA to control reference and return paths. Follow J-STD-020-class moisture handling per the MSL rating on the dry-pack label; bake if floor-life is exceeded before reflow.
Two frequent migration errors: (1) substituting A3P600 (non-E) parts into an A3PE600 design that instantiates block RAM - the standard ProASIC3 fabric lacks the ENHANCED SRAM, so synthesis will fail or silently map to registers; audit RTL for block-memory inference before cross-family substitution. (2) Ignoring JTAG/programming pin reservations: keep TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO and FlashPro programming balls routed to a header even after programming, or field updates become impossible.
Compliance Information
datasheets.com describes the 484-pin FBGA as a GREEN package, suggesting RoHS/lead-free flow, but explicit certificate data for the -FG484M suffix was not captured in retrieved data. Confirm via Microchip product page for A3PE600.
