A3PE1500-1PQ208I

The A3PE1500-1PQ208I is a ProASIC3E field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. It provides a fixed set of on-chip resources including 38,400 logic elements and approximately 0.276 Mbits of embedded memory to implement custom digital logic.

Packaged in a 208-pin BFQFP (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) with surface-mount mounting and an industrial operating temperature range, this device is suited to designs that require a mid-density, configurable logic solution with defined I/O and power characteristics.

Key Features

• Core Logic  38,400 logic elements (LEs) providing programmable digital resources and an estimated 1,500,000 equivalent gates for custom logic implementations.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 276,480 bits of on-chip RAM for buffering, FIFOs, and small data stores within user logic.
• I/O Resources  147 user I/O pins to support a range of external interfaces and parallel/serial connectivity within system constraints.
• Power  Specified supply voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V for the core power domain.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) with surface-mount mounting for standard PCB assembly flows.
• Thermal & Environmental  Industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C and RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Leverages the industrial temperature grade and 147 I/O for control logic, monitoring, and interface functions in factory automation and process control equipment.
• Embedded Logic and Glue  Provides mid-density programmable logic for protocol bridging, custom I/O handling, and system glue in embedded systems.
• Instrumentation and Test  Uses on-chip memory and logic elements to implement data buffering, control state machines, and timing-critical functions in measurement and test equipment.

Unique Advantages

• Significant Logic Capacity:  38,400 logic elements enable implementation of substantial custom digital functions without external ASICs.
• Integrated On-Chip Memory:  Approximately 276,480 bits of embedded RAM reduce the need for external memory for many control and buffering tasks.
• Ample I/O Count:  147 user I/Os support a variety of external interfaces and mixed-signal front-ends while minimizing additional interface components.
• Industrial Temperature Rating:  Specified operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Packaging:  208-BFQFP (208-PQFP, 28×28) provides a balance of pin count and PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.
• Regulatory Compliance:  RoHS-compliant construction supports environmental and regulatory requirements for many product lines.

Why Choose A3PE1500-1PQ208I?

The A3PE1500-1PQ208I positions itself as a mid-density, industrial-grade FPGA option within the ProASIC3E family from Microchip Technology, combining a substantial number of logic elements with embedded memory and a high I/O count. Its defined voltage and temperature ranges, together with a compact 208-pin package, make it suitable for designers seeking a configurable hardware building block with predictable electrical and thermal characteristics.

This device is well suited for teams building industrial control systems, embedded logic solutions, or instrumentation where on-chip resources, I/O availability, and industrial temperature operation are important selection criteria. Its combination of resources supports scalable designs and helps consolidate discrete logic functions into a single programmable device.

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