A3PE1500-PQ208I

The A3PE1500-PQ208I is a ProASIC3E Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology. It delivers a mid-to-high logic capacity FPGA in a 208-BFQFP package targeted for industrial applications that require programmable logic, embedded memory, and a substantial I/O count.

Key on-chip resources include 1,500,000 gates, 38,400 logic elements, approximately 0.276 Mbits of embedded memory (276,480 bits), and 147 user I/Os. The device operates from a 1.425 V to 1.575 V supply and supports an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Offers 1,500,000 gates and 38,400 logic elements to implement complex programmable logic functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.276 Mbits (276,480 bits) of on-chip RAM for buffering, state storage, and local data processing.
• I/O Count  147 user I/Os provide flexible interfacing to peripherals and system buses without external expander devices.
• Power Supply  Core supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V for defined power-rail design and predictable operation.
• Package and Mounting  208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for standard PCB assembly.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet industrial environmental requirements.
• Industrial Grade  Specified as an industrial-grade device for applications requiring extended temperature performance.

Unique Advantages

• High programmable density: 1.5M gates and 38,400 logic elements provide the capacity to consolidate multiple discrete functions into a single FPGA, reducing board-level complexity.
• On-chip memory for local buffering: Approximately 0.276 Mbits of embedded RAM enables efficient data staging and state storage without external memory.
• Robust interfacing: 147 I/Os accommodate a broad set of peripheral and system connections, minimizing the need for additional I/O expansion.
• Industrial-ready thermal range: Specified −40 °C to 100 °C supports deployment in harsher environments common in industrial systems.
• Standard surface-mount package: 208-BFQFP (28×28 PQFP) simplifies PCB layout and assembly using common manufacturing processes.
• Defined core voltage window: Tight supply range (1.425 V–1.575 V) aids in predictable power design and integration with regulated power rails.

Why Choose A3PE1500-PQ208I?

The A3PE1500-PQ208I provides a balance of logic density, embedded memory, and I/O capacity in a surface-mount 208-BFQFP package, positioned for industrial applications that demand reliable programmable logic with a defined operating temperature range. Its specification set makes it suitable for designs that need significant on-chip resources and a compact board footprint.

Choose this ProASIC3E device when your design requires an industrial-grade FPGA with substantial gate count and on-chip memory while maintaining a standard package and predictable power requirements.

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