M1AFS250-2PQG208I - Fusion 250K Mixed-Signal FPGA | Microsemi
MPN: M1AFS250-2PQG208I ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $68.5 | $68.50 |
| 10 | $63.2 | $632.00 |
| 100 | $58.9 | $5,890.00 |
| 500 | $54.1 | $27,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $49.8 | $49,800.00 |
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View Datasheet →M1AFS250-2PQG208I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Fusion (M1) Mixed-Signal FPGA |
| System Gates | 250000 gates |
| User Flash RAM | 36864 bits |
| Configurable I/O | 93 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V (1.425 V to 1.575 V) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Maximum Frequency (distributor listing) | 1470.59 MHz |
| Configuration Technology | Flash-based (non-volatile, single-chip) |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP / BFQFP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial) |
| Terminal Form | Flat (per distributor listing) |
| Analog Peripherals | Integrated configurable analog block |
| On-chip Clock Management | Integrated clock generation and management circuitry |
| Embedded Memory | Flash memory blocks (large capacity) |
M1AFS250-2PQG208I 208-pin pqfp / bfqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for M1AFS250-2PQG208I (208-pin pqfp / bfqfp 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 M1AFS250-2PQG208I.
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
M1AFS250-2PQG208I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial System Monitoring and Control, Power Supply Supervision and Sequencing, Embedded Mixed-Signal Data Acquisition, Aerospace and Defense Subsystems, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Networking and Communications Line Cards.
Industrial System Monitoring and Control
The M1AFS250-2PQG208I fits industrial monitoring because its Fusion architecture integrates configurable analog inputs, flash memory blocks, and clock management directly on the FPGA die, letting one 208-pin PQFP replace a discrete FPGA plus supervisory ADC plus configuration device. With 250K system gates, 36864 RAM bits, and 93 I/O, it can implement state machines, sensor polling logic, and fault logging locally, while the industrial -40C to +100C junction rating covers factory-floor environments. In use, analog channels monitor voltages and temperatures while the flash-based fabric executes control logic instantly at power-up. The non-volatile configuration removes external boot PROMs, improving reliability and saving board space, though designers must budget the 1.5V core (1.425V-1.575V) supply accuracy.
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Power Supply Supervision and Sequencing
The M1AFS250-2PQG208I is effective for power-supply supervision because it is functional immediately at power-up - flash-based configuration means no boot delay - which is essential when the FPGA itself must monitor and sequence other rails. The integrated configurable analog block can measure voltage and temperature across multiple supply domains, while 250K gates implement sequencers, brown-out handlers, and fault-injection protection logic in the same chip. Its 1.5V core (1.425V-1.575V tolerance) and industrial -40C to +100C junction range suit telecom and industrial power shelves. The trade-off versus a dedicated supervisor IC is higher quiescent complexity, but the FPGA consolidates sequencing, telemetry, and I2C/SPI reporting into one device, reducing BOM count on the 208-pin PQFP footprint.
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Embedded Mixed-Signal Data Acquisition
For embedded mixed-signal acquisition, the M1AFS250-2PQG208I combines on-die configurable analog inputs with 36864 bits of distributed RAM and 93 configurable I/O, allowing front-end monitoring, digital filtering, and interface logic in a single 208-pin PQFP device. The 130nm flash fabric at the -2 speed grade handles moderate sampling and timestamping tasks, while the integrated clock generation and management circuitry derives clean sampling clocks without external PLL chips. Because configuration is non-volatile and secure (flash-based), acquired data paths start deterministically at power-up - valuable in unattended acquisition nodes. Designers should route analog inputs short and clean on the PQFP footprint and verify that shared I/O budget (93 pins) accommodates both digital interfaces and analog channel allocation.
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Aerospace and Defense Subsystems
Microsemi Fusion FPGAs have a strong heritage in aerospace and defense because flash-based configuration is inherently single-chip, instant-on, and resistant to configuration readback attacks compared to SRAM FPGAs. The M1AFS250-2PQG208I provides 250K gates for protocol bridging, telemetry formatting, and board-level health monitoring, with the integrated analog block measuring rail voltages and die temperature for built-in-test reporting. The industrial -40C to +100C junction rating and the rugged 208-pin PQFP package suit ground-based defense and industrial-aerospace equipment. Flash memory blocks on die store mission parameters without an external configuration PROM, reducing count of field-replaceable parts. For higher-reliability space applications, pair with Microsemi RTAX-series rad-tolerant devices in the same program.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In test and measurement instruments, the M1AFS250-2PQG208I serves as a flexible glue-and-control fabric: 250K gates implement trigger logic, counters, and communication interfaces while the integrated analog system monitors instrument internal rails and temperature for self-calibration reporting. The -2 speed grade supports the faster timing corners of measurement sequencing, and 36864 bits of RAM buffer short capture events. Its single-chip flash configuration means the instrument is ready immediately when power is applied - important for bench instruments with fast-start expectations. The 93 I/O budget covers front-panel control, ADC/DAC interfacing, and chassis communication on the 208-pin PQFP. Layout should isolate the analog input traces from digital switching regions to preserve measurement accuracy on the PQFP footprint.
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Networking and Communications Line Cards
For networking line cards and control planes, the M1AFS250-2PQG208I implements board management functions - temperature and voltage telemetry via the integrated analog block, fan control state machines, and MAC/PHY reset sequencing - across its 93 configurable I/O and 250K gates. Distributor listings cite fabric clocking up to 1470.59 MHz, and the -2 speed grade provides timing margin for interface bridging tasks. Flash-based instant-on configuration lets the management controller be alive before host processors boot, which is valuable for card presence detection and hot-swap handling in chassis systems. The industrial -40C to +100C junction rating covers telecom central-office environments. The trade-off is the PQFP's larger footprint versus fine-pitch BGA alternatives, which eases rework on field line cards.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M1AFS250-2PQ208I | M1AFS250-PQG208I | M1AFS250-1PQ208 | M1AFS250-PQ208 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-PQFP (PQG208, green) | 208-PQFP (PQ208) - same footprint | 208-PQFP (PQG208) - same | 208-PQFP (PQ208) - same footprint | 208-PQFP (PQ208) - same footprint |
| Brand | Microsemi (Microchip) | Microsemi (Microchip) | Microsemi (Microchip) | Microsemi (Microchip) | Microsemi (Microchip) |
| System Gates | 250000 gates | 250000 gates | 250000 gates | 250000 gates | 250000 gates |
| User RAM | 36864 bits | 36864 bits | 36864 bits | 36864 bits | 36864 bits |
| Configurable I/O | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Speed Grade | -2 (fastest) | -2 | standard | -1 | standard |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Configuration Technology | Flash-based (non-volatile, single-chip) | Flash-based | Flash-based | Flash-based | Flash-based |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated mixed-signal analog block on the FPGA die (vs M1AFS250-2PQ208I)
- Fastest -2 speed grade in the 208-pin PQFP family (vs M1AFS250-PQG208I)
- Green (halogen-aware) packaging suffix with industrial rating (vs M1AFS250-2PQ208I)
- Honest trade-off: PQFP package size (vs M1AFS250-1FGG256I)
Design Notes
The M1AFS250-2PQG208I core supply must stay within 1.425V-1.575V (1.5V nominal) under all load and temperature conditions per Microchip USA's specifications. Use a dedicated regulated 1.5V rail with bulk and local decoupling (multiple 0.1uF ceramics plus bulk capacitance near the PQFP core power pins). Sequence the core rail relative to I/O rails per the Fusion datasheet power-up requirements; violating sequencing or exceeding the 1.5% tolerance band can compromise the flash fabric timing and the integrated analog reference accuracy.
The industrial rating applies to junction temperature (-40C to +100C), not ambient. Estimated: a 208-pin PQFP with theta_JA in the tens of C/W dissipating roughly 0.5-1W in moderately active designs will raise the junction 25-60C above ambient, so a 70C ambient industrial enclosure may leave little margin. Verify power with Microchip Libero power analysis, add thermal vias and copper pours under the PQFP, and confirm worst-case junction stays below 100C.
Fusion FPGAs integrate analog inputs on dedicated pins; do not repurpose them as general I/O, and route these traces away from digital switching nets to preserve measurement accuracy of the configurable analog block. Because this is a legacy Microsemi device, confirm lifecycle and stock with distributors before new designs. Also remember the 'M1' prefix and 'AFS250' base denote the same die - mixing datasheet sections across suffixes (e.g. FG256 vs PQ208 pinout tables) is a common error.
With the -2 speed grade and distributor-cited fabric clocking up to 1470.59 MHz, high fan-out internal nets and fast I/O edges demand attention to trace length matching on memory-style interfaces and series termination on long PQFP-to-connector runs. The 208-pin PQFP has longer and more inductive bond wires than fine-pitch BGA alternatives, so keep stub lengths short and reference solid ground planes under all fast signal layers.
Compliance Information
The 'G' in PQG208 typically denotes Microsemi green packaging, but explicit RoHS/REACH/lead-free compliance statements were not present in the verified web data; verify on the official Microchip product page.
