A3PE1500-1PQ208

The A3PE1500-1PQ208 is a ProASIC3E family FPGA IC from Microchip Technology, provided in a 208-BFQFP package. It delivers a mid-range integration point with 38,400 logic elements, approximately 276,480 bits of embedded memory, and 147 I/O pins for commercial electronic designs.

Designed for commercial-grade embedded applications, the device balances on-chip logic capacity, embedded RAM, and a substantial I/O count in a surface-mount 208-pin package, with a core supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  38,400 logic elements providing a programmable fabric suitable for medium-complexity designs; equivalent to 1,500,000 gates.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.276 Mbits (276,480 bits) of on-chip RAM to support buffering, state storage, and small LUT-based memories.
• I/O  147 user I/O pins for interfacing with peripherals, sensors, and external devices in compact systems.
• Power  Core voltage supply specified from 1.425 V to 1.575 V to meet the device’s power requirements.
• Package and Mounting  Surface-mount package: 208-BFQFP (supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP, 28×28 footprint) for PCB assembly in space-conscious designs.
• Operating Range  Commercial-grade operating temperature from 0 °C to 85 °C for typical commercial electronics environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems  Implements control logic, glue functions, and mid-level processing in consumer and commercial products that require reconfigurable hardware.
• Interface and Protocol Bridging  Provides programmable I/O and logic to bridge between differing interfaces or to implement custom protocol handling.
• Test & Measurement Equipment  Supports data capture, preprocessing, and control logic tasks in bench instruments and automated test gear.
• Communications Equipment (Commercial)  Enables custom packet handling, buffering, and interface logic in commercial networking and communications devices.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 38,400 logic elements and 1,500,000 gates allow for complex finite-state machines, data paths, and control logic without external ASICs.
• On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.276 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces external memory needs for many buffering and state-storage tasks.
• Generous I/O: 147 I/O pins give flexibility for multiple peripherals, buses, and interface standards within a single device.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-pin BFQFP (208-PQFP, 28×28 footprint) supports dense PCB layouts while keeping component count low.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C operating range and RoHS compliance suit mainstream commercial product requirements.
• Controlled Core Voltage: Narrow core supply range (1.425 V–1.575 V) simplifies power-supply design for the programmable core.

Why Choose A3PE1500-1PQ208?

The A3PE1500-1PQ208 positions itself as a balanced ProASIC3E FPGA for commercial designers who need substantial logic resources, embedded RAM, and a high I/O count in a compact surface-mount package. Its combination of 38,400 logic elements, approximately 276,480 bits of on-chip RAM, and 147 I/Os makes it well suited to consolidate multiple functions into a single programmable device.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and offered in a 208-pin BFQFP footprint, this FPGA is a practical choice for teams developing commercial electronics that require reconfigurable logic, moderate memory, and robust I/O capabilities while adhering to RoHS requirements and standard commercial temperature ranges.

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