M1AFS600-2FG484 - Fusion FPGA 600K Gates ARM Cortex-M1 | Microchip
MPN: M1AFS600-2FG484 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $189.5 | $189.50 |
| 10 | $176.2 | $1,762.00 |
| 100 | $162.8 | $16,280.00 |
| 500 | $151.4 | $75,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $141.9 | $141,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →M1AFS600-2FG484 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Fusion (M1 series) |
| System Gates | 600,000 |
| Logic Cells | 13,824 |
| Logic Blocks (CLBs) | 13,824 |
| User I/Os | 172 |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M1 (soft core) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Technology | 130 nm CMOS, flash-based |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Package | 484-Pin FBGA (484-BGA) |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Operating Temperature - Min | 0 C |
| Operating Temperature - Max | +70 C |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Programmable Type | Flash-based, non-volatile |
| Analog Features | Integrated configurable analog blocks (ADC, voltage/temperature monitoring) |
M1AFS600-2FG484 484-pin fbga (484-bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for M1AFS600-2FG484 (484-pin fbga (484-bga) 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 M1AFS600-2FG484.
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
M1AFS600-2FG484 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Control, Embedded System Supervision, Medical Instrumentation, Communications Line-Card Management, Test and Measurement Equipment, Power Supply and Energy Monitoring Systems.
Industrial Automation Control
The M1AFS600-2FG484 fits industrial automation controllers that need deterministic logic plus a processor in one device. Its 13,824 logic cells implement state machines, encoders, and communication bridges such as SPI, I2C, and UART, while the embedded ARM Cortex-M1 runs protocol stacks and housekeeping code. The integrated analog blocks monitor 24V rail health, board temperature, and current draw through the on-chip ADC channels, replacing discrete supervisor ICs. Flash-based configuration means instant-on startup after power loss, which matters on factory floors without orderly shutdown. The 172 user I/Os at 3.3V interface PLC-style sensor and actuator boards directly, and the -2 speed grade supports multi-MHz control loop rates with margin. Commercial 0C to +70C rating suits indoor cabinet environments.
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Embedded System Supervision
For baseboard and backplane supervision, the M1AFS600-2FG484 consolidates functions that traditionally need three or four chips. The Fusion family's monolithic analog subsystem provides multi-channel voltage monitoring, temperature sensing, and fan/current monitoring through its ADC and prescaler architecture, while the Cortex-M1 processor implements IPMI-style housekeeping firmware. The 600K-gate fabric handles fan control PWM, hot-swap sequencing logic, and I2C/SMBus slave interfaces to the host. Because configuration lives in on-chip flash, the supervisor is alive within microseconds of power application - earlier than an external-boot FPGA could load. The 484-FBGA's 172 I/Os give ample connectivity to shelf-management connectors, and one 1.5V core plus 3.3V I/O rail simplifies the power tree.
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Medical Instrumentation
Benchtop medical diagnostic instruments benefit from the M1AFS600-2FG484's mix of clean analog monitoring and reconfigurable digital signal handling. The on-chip ADC with voltage, current, and temperature channels supports self-test and calibration subsystems required by service routines, while the fabric implements acquisition triggers, filter accelerators, and interface glue logic between front-end analog boards and host processors. The ARM Cortex-M1 offloads boot-time checks and calibration state machines. Flash-based security helps protect proprietary signal-processing IP, since configuration data is not exposed on an external bus during startup. Design within the commercial 0C to +70C operating window typical of climate-controlled clinical environments, and reserve headroom in the 600K gates for future firmware-driven feature additions.
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Communications Line-Card Management
Telecom and datacom line cards use the M1AFS600-2FG484 as a board-management controller: the Cortex-M1 runs vendor-specific management firmware while the fabric provides JTAG boundary access chains, I2C/SMBus masters for transceiver modules, and interrupt aggregation logic. The integrated analog monitors track laser-driver supply voltages, module temperature, and current consumption, feeding alarm thresholds to the management CPU without external ADCs. Flash configuration delivers sub-millisecond availability for early fault logging during card power-up. With 172 user I/Os, one device connects to SFP/QSFP management buses, slot ID EEPROMs, and shelf LEDs. The -2 speed grade provides timing margin for multi-MHz management-bank clocks even at worst-case commercial corner conditions.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Modular test instruments and custom rack systems exploit the M1AFS600-2FG484's reconfigurability for multi-protocol triggering, timing generation, and data-path formatting. The 13,824 logic cells implement pattern generators, edge/width trigger engines, and streaming FIFO bridges, while the Cortex-M1 handles SCPI-style command parsing on UART or SPI links to the mainframe controller. Integrated voltage and temperature telemetry supports built-in self-test reporting demanded by calibration procedures. Because the design is flash-based, instruments power up functional immediately, shortening warm-up sequences. The 172 I/Os map neatly to front-panel headers and backplane connectors, and the 484-FBGA ball pattern supports the dense routing an 8-layer instrument motherboard requires around the 1.5V core rail.
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Power Supply and Energy Monitoring Systems
Intelligent power distribution units and energy monitoring nodes use the M1AFS600-2FG484 to combine metering supervision with control logic. The Fusion analog subsystem samples multiple voltage rails and shunt-derived current signals through its ADC channels, enabling real-time power calculations executed by the Cortex-M1 or fixed-point fabric accelerators. The 600K-gate fabric then drives contactor/relay control signals, watchdog logic, and communication interfaces such as RS-485-over-UART or Modubus-style frames to SCADA head-ends. Flash-based startup guarantees protection logic is armed before other board ICs initialize, an important safety property. Budget the -2 timing for metering clock domains and use the 172 I/O banks to segment 3.3V logic from higher-voltage sensing front ends via proper level-shifting.
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Engineering reference data for M1AFS600-2FG484 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M1AFS600-2FG484I | M1AFS600-1FG484I | M1AFS600-1FGG484K | M1AFS1500-2FG484 | M7AFS600-2FG484 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-Pin FBGA (484-BGA) | 484-Pin FBGA - same | 484-Pin FBGA - same | 484-Pin FBGA - same | 484-Pin FBGA - same | 484-Pin FBGA - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 1,500,000 | 600,000 |
| Logic Cells | 13,824 | 13,824 | 13,824 | 13,824 | [DATA_NEEDED] | 13,824 |
| User I/Os | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M1 | ARM Cortex-M1 | ARM Cortex-M1 | ARM Cortex-M1 | ARM Cortex-M1 | ARM Cortex-M7 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | Industrial (extended, -40 C range) | Industrial (extended, -40 C range) | [DATA_NEEDED] | Commercial 0 C to +70 C | Commercial 0 C to +70 C |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated ARM Cortex-M1 soft processor (vs A3P600-1FG484I (ProASIC3, no hard processor emphasis))
- Monolithic configurable analog subsystem (vs M1AFS1500-2FG484 (same analog feature set, but higher cost))
- Flash-based instant-on, secure configuration (vs SRAM-based competitor FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx Spartan-class))
- Pin-compatible Cortex-M7 upgrade path (vs M7AFS600-2FG484)
Design Notes
The M1AFS600-2FG484 requires a regulated 1.5V core rail plus 3.3V I/O and auxiliary analog rails. Use a synchronous buck regulator with at least 2A headroom for the core, sequenced before or monotonically ramped with the I/O rails per the Fusion power-up requirements in the datasheet. Estimated: with 13,824 logic cells at moderate utilization, core current typically lands in the several-hundred-mA range, but confirm with the Libero SoC power estimator for your actual design before sizing the regulator. Add bulk and 0.1uF decoupling at each ball-bank cluster.
The 484-ball FBGA (1.0mm or 0.8mm ball pitch per Fusion packaging documentation - verify against the datasheet) requires escape routing on at least two signal layers; design an 8-layer stackup with dedicated 1.5V core and 3.3V I/O planes. Place the ARM Cortex-M1 JTAG header and configuration-related balls with short traces to a programming connector. Keep analog monitoring inputs (voltage/current/temperature sense channels) routed away from switching-regulator nodes and guard them with ground pour to preserve ADC accuracy.
Two frequent mistakes with this part: (1) committing a PCB before verifying timing closure at the -2 speed grade in Libero SoC - the -1 grade parts are slower and cannot substitute if your design relies on -2 timing; (2) ignoring the commercial 0C to +70C rating - outdoor or enclosed high-power systems need the I-suffix industrial variants instead. Also confirm M1-series (Cortex-M1) versus M7-series tool support in your installed Libero version before designing firmware around the processor core.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not stated in provided web data. Note that G/K-suffix family members (e.g., M1AFS600-1FGG484K) denote green/Pb-free package options; verify RoHS status for the standard FG484 suffix on the Microchip product page.
