M1AFS1500-1FG484K - 1.5M Gate Fusion FPGA | Microchip Technology
MPN: M1AFS1500-1FG484K β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1640.7 | $1,640.70 |
| 10 | $1530.5 | $15,305.00 |
| 100 | $1410.25 | $141,025.00 |
| 500 | $1285.3 | $642,650.00 |
| 1,000 | $1170.4 | $1,170,400.00 |
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M1AFS1500-1FG484K Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | Fusion Mixed-Signal FPGA |
| System Gates | 1.5M |
| User I/O | 223 |
| SRAM Bits | 276480 |
| Package | 484-BGA (FBGA) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Max Internal Frequency | 1282.05 MHz |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Memory | Flash-based |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Datasheet Pages | 294 |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
M1AFS1500-1FG484K 484-bga (fbga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for M1AFS1500-1FG484K (484-bga (fbga) 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 M1AFS1500-1FG484K.
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
M1AFS1500-1FG484K is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Power Supply Management and Sequencing, Medical Patient Monitoring, Communications Infrastructure, Smart Grid and Energy Monitoring, Aerospace and Defense Computing.
Industrial Motor Control
The M1AFS1500-1FG484K is well suited for industrial motor control because its Fusion analog front end can directly sense phase currents, DC-bus voltage, and temperature while the FPGA fabric executes PWM, commutation, and fault logic. With 223 user I/O and 1.5M system gates, a single device can handle a two-level or three-level inverter gate-driver interface and close the current loop without an external ADC. The integrated 276480 SRAM bits provide buffer space for encoder and resolver data. Designers should isolate the high-voltage power stage from the FPGA analog inputs and use optical isolation on gate-driver signals. This mixed-signal approach reduces board area and latency compared to a discrete MCU plus FPGA plus ADC solution.
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Power Supply Management and Sequencing
Fusion FPGAs are specifically designed for power management by combining programmable logic with analog monitor channels and flash memory. The M1AFS1500-1FG484K can sequence multiple output rails, read output voltages and currents through the analog front end, and control power-good signals or PMBus telemetry from the FPGA fabric. The 1.5M gate density is enough for complex state-machine sequencing, fault logging, and brown-out detection. Compared to a discrete power-management controller, the Fusion device allows custom sequencing rules to be updated in the field. Use precision resistor dividers to map voltage margins into the ADC input range and place bypass capacitors close to every VDD and VDDPLL pin.
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Medical Patient Monitoring
In medical patient monitoring, the M1AFS1500-1FG484K provides deterministic FPGA logic for data acquisition and preprocessing while its analog front end monitors auxiliary signals such as temperature and power integrity. The 276480 SRAM bits and 1.5M gates support digital filtering, heart-rate/event detection, and communication protocol engines. The 484-BGA package allows compact PCB implementations in bedside monitors and portable devices. For isolation and safety, designers should follow IEC 60601 creepage and clearance guidance, although this product page does not claim medical certification. Keep analog sensor traces short and separate from the digital clock network to preserve measurement accuracy. The flash-based nature of the device means firmware can be updated securely, but a careful power-loss handling strategy is recommended for patient-data integrity.
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Communications Infrastructure
The M1AFS1500-1FG484K can serve in communications infrastructure, where designers use FPGA logic for protocol framing, interface bridging, and error checking. Its 223 I/O support multiple voltage standards, allowing connection to Ethernet PHYs, UART transceivers, and backplane logic. The embedded flash memory retains configuration immediately at power-up, reducing boot time in line cards that must become operational quickly. The Fusion analog front end can supervise line-card voltages and temperatures, feeding telemetry to a management processor. For high-speed serial interfaces that require transceivers, the M1AFS1500 does not include built-in multi-gigabit SerDes, so external PHYs or a different FPGA family may be needed. Keep clock generation circuits close to the FPGA and use on-chip PLLs as described in the datasheet.
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Smart Grid and Energy Monitoring
For smart grid and energy monitoring, the M1AFS1500-1FG484K combines data acquisition, computation, and communication in one mixed-signal FPGA. The analog front end can measure voltage and current transducer outputs while the FPGA performs harmonic analysis, phase-angle calculation, and energy-accumulation logic. With 1.5M gates and 276480 SRAM bits, designers can implement multiple metering channels and a soft processor core on the same device. Flash-based configuration is advantageous in utility environments because the device wakes quickly and does not require external configuration memory. Isolation barriers are required between high-voltage sensing circuits and the FPGA I/O. This product page does not assert Energy Star or IEC 62053 certification; confirm power-quality accuracy with a calibrated test setup.
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Aerospace and Defense Computing
The M1AFS1500-1FG484K is used in aerospace and defense systems where flash-based FPGA technology provides immunity to single-event upsets compared to SRAM-based FPGAs in many radiation environments, although radiation tolerance is not stated in the provided data. Its 1.5M gates and 223 I/O support mission data processing, telemetry, and interface conversion. The Fusion analog block can monitor power rails and temperatures of line-replaceable units. Designers should use the military-temperature suffix variant if the full military temperature range is required; the K-suffix part's exact range must be verified. The 484-BGA package is compatible with standard PCB assembly and conformal coating processes. For high-reliability programs, perform radiation testing and qualification according to the project's derating guidelines.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M1AFS1500-1FG484 | M1AFS1500-1FGG484K | M1AFS1500-FG484K | M1AFS1500-2FG484K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-BGA (FBGA) | 484-BGA (FBGA) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 1.5M | 1.5M | 1.5M | 1.5M | 1.5M |
| User I/O | 223 | 223 | 223 | 223 | 223 |
| SRAM Bits | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -1 | Standard (no speed suffix) | -2 (higher performance) |
| Temperature Grade Option | K suffix | Non-K suffix | K suffix | K suffix | K suffix |
Key Differentiators
- Speed grade -1 with 1282.05 MHz internal frequency rating (vs M1AFS1500-FG484K)
- Flash-based configuration with internal Flash memory blocks (vs M1AFS1500-2FG484K)
- No verified cross-brand drop-in equivalent (vs Cross-brand SRAM-based FPGAs)
Design Notes
Estimated: The M1AFS1500-1FG484K operates from a 1.5V core supply. Dynamic power depends on design utilization, clock frequency, and I/O toggling; use Microchip's Fusion Power Calculator for a project-specific figure. Place a 10uF bulk capacitor and 0.1uF ceramic capacitor near every core supply pin, and additional high-frequency 0.01uF caps directly under the BGA if space allows.
Estimated: Thermal performance of the 484-pin FBGA depends on PCB copper area, airflow, and ambient temperature. Get the exact theta-JA value from the Fusion datasheet before determining whether a heatsink or forced airflow is required. For a high-utilization 1.5M-gate design, add thermal vias under the exposed pad or package center to improve heat spreading into the ground plane.
Keep analog inputs to the Fusion analog front end physically separated from high-speed digital FPGA I/O. Use a solid ground reference under the analog section, route analog traces as differential pairs when the datasheet requires, and add a series ferrite bead on any analog supply derived from the digital rail. For the 484-BGA, use a 0.8mm or finer trace/space stack-up and fan out with microvias if the board density demands it.
Compliance Information
The provided web data does not include a RoHS/REACH compliance statement for M1AFS1500-1FG484K. The FGG package suffix generally indicates a lead-free/green finish, but the target FG-suffix part requires verification from Microchip.
