A3PE1500-2PQG208I

The A3PE1500-2PQG208I is a ProASIC3E family FPGA from Microchip Technology designed for industrial embedded applications. It provides a substantial array of programmable logic, on-chip memory, and a broad set of I/O to implement custom digital functions in a 208-pin BFQFP package.

This device is targeted at designs that require significant logic capacity and flexible interfacing while operating across an industrial temperature range with surface-mount packaging for compact board-level integration.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 38,400 logic elements (cells) and approximately 1,500,000 gates for implementing complex custom logic and state machines.
• On‑Chip Memory  Total embedded RAM of 276,480 bits, offering approximately 0.276 Mbits of on-chip memory for buffering, FIFOs, and small data structures.
• I/O Resources  147 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple interfaces and peripheral connections directly from the FPGA fabric.
• Power Supply  Operates from a core voltage supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V, enabling consistent core power design considerations.
• Package & Mounting  Supplied in a 208-BFQFP package; supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP (28×28). Surface-mount mounting type for PCB assembly.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C and specified as Industrial grade for deployments requiring extended temperature capability.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant, supporting lead‑free manufacturing processes.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Use the A3PE1500-2PQG208I to implement control logic, I/O aggregation, and protocol handling in industrial equipment where an extended temperature range is required.
• Embedded Systems  Implement custom processing pipelines and peripheral interfaces with the device’s 38,400 logic elements and 147 I/O for compact embedded platforms.
• Communications Interfaces  Leverage the abundant I/O and on‑chip memory for protocol bridging, data buffering, and custom interface logic in communication modules.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 38,400 logic elements and ~1.5M gates deliver the resources needed for complex logic integration without external ASICs.
• Integrated Memory: Approximately 0.276 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces dependence on external memory for small buffers and control structures.
• Extensive I/O Count: 147 I/O pins simplify connectivity to sensors, peripherals, and external devices, reducing the need for I/O expanders.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C and designated Industrial grade to support deployment in harsh or variable-temperature environments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28×28) packaging enables space-efficient PCB designs and standard SMT assembly.
• RoHS Compliant: Aligns with lead‑free manufacturing and environmental compliance requirements.

Why Choose A3PE1500-2PQG208I?

The A3PE1500-2PQG208I combines a large pool of programmable logic, moderate on-chip RAM, and a high I/O count in a compact surface‑mount 208‑pin package. Its industrial temperature rating and RoHS compliance make it a practical choice for designs that demand reliability across a wide thermal range while maintaining board-level integration efficiency.

This FPGA is well suited to engineers and procurement teams seeking a Microchip Technology ProASIC3E device that balances logic capacity, I/O connectivity, and industrial-grade operating conditions for a range of embedded and control-focused applications.

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