APA150-PQG208I

The APA150-PQG208I is a ProASICPLUS field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. It provides a mid-range programmable logic resource with 150,000 gates and 6,144 logic elements for implementing custom digital functions.

Designed for surface-mount applications, the device features 158 user I/Os, 36,864 bits of on-chip RAM, an operating supply range of 2.3–2.7 V and an industrial temperature rating of -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for a variety of industrial and embedded use cases.

Key Features

• Core Logic  150,000 gates and 6,144 logic elements provide programmable resources for implementing combinational and sequential logic.
• Embedded Memory  36,864 bits of on-chip RAM support data buffering, small lookup tables, and temporary storage.
• I/O Density  158 user I/Os enable connection to multiple peripherals, interfaces and external devices.
• Power  Operates from a 2.3–2.7 V supply range to match low-voltage system domains.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP package case with supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP (28×28) for surface-mount PCB integration.
• Temperature & Grade  Industrial grade operation across -40°C to 85°C for deployment in temperature-variable environments.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Leverage the industrial temperature range and robust I/O count to implement control logic, sequencing and I/O aggregation in factory automation systems.
• Embedded Systems  Use the device’s logic elements and on-chip RAM to integrate custom peripherals, protocol bridges or glue logic in embedded controller designs.
• Data Interfaces  158 I/Os provide flexibility for building interface adapters, I/O expanders or signal conditioning front-ends that require multiple external connections.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 150,000 gates with 6,144 logic elements allow consolidation of multiple discrete functions into a single programmable device, reducing BOM complexity.
• Integrated on-chip RAM: 36,864 bits of embedded memory enable local buffering and small-data storage without external memory components.
• Generous I/O count: 158 user I/Os support broad connectivity options for sensors, actuators and peripheral interfaces.
• Industrial-rated operation: Specified for -40°C to 85°C operation to meet the environmental needs of industrial applications.
• Compact surface-mount package: 208-pin BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28×28) simplifies PCB layout while accommodating the device’s I/O density.
• Low-voltage operation: 2.3–2.7 V supply range supports integration into low-voltage designs.

Why Choose APA150-PQG208I?

The APA150-PQG208I positions itself as a practical, industrial-grade FPGA option for designs requiring mid-range programmable logic, substantial I/O connectivity and embedded memory in a compact surface-mount package. Its combination of 150,000 gates, 6,144 logic elements and 36,864 bits of on-chip RAM makes it suitable for engineers implementing consolidated digital functions, interface logic, and embedded control tasks.

Produced by Microchip Technology and offered in a 208-pin package with RoHS compliance, this device is aimed at development and production environments where predictable electrical, thermal and footprint characteristics are required.

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