APA450-FG256A

The APA450-FG256A is a ProASICPLUS FPGA IC from Microchip Technology designed for embedded and automotive-focused applications. It offers a mid-range logic capacity with integrated on-chip memory and a broad I/O count in a compact ball-grid array package.

This device targets designs that require deterministic, reprogrammable logic with robust operating conditions, including an extended temperature range and AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive use.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 12,288 logic elements (CLBs) supporting up to 450,000 gates for medium-complexity programmable logic implementations.
• Embedded Memory — 110,592 total RAM bits, approximately 0.11 Mbits of on-chip memory to support buffering, state storage, and local data processing.
• I/O Resources — 186 I/O pins to support high pin-count peripheral interfaces and multi-channel signal routing.
• Power Supply — Nominal supply voltage range of 2.375 V to 2.625 V to match targeted system power rails.
• Package & Mounting — 256-ball LBGA package (supplier package: 256-FPBGA, 17×17) designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Automotive Qualification — AEC-Q100 qualified and grade listed as Automotive, suitable for automotive electronics workflows that require qualification traceability.
• Operating Range — Rated for −40°C to 125°C operation to support systems exposed to extended temperature environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant to meet environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronic Modules — Use in automotive control and processing modules where AEC-Q100 qualification and extended temperature range are required.
• Embedded Control Systems — On-board programmable logic for embedded control, signal processing, and glue-logic tasks leveraging the 12,288 logic elements and on-chip RAM.
• High I/O Interfaces — Systems that require numerous external connections or multi-protocol interfacing, benefiting from 186 available I/O pins.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory — 12,288 logic elements combined with approximately 0.11 Mbits of RAM enable compact implementations that keep critical buffering and state storage on-chip.
• High I/O Density — 186 I/O pins facilitate integration of multiple sensors, actuators, and interfaces without extensive external multiplexing.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q100 qualification and Automotive grade listing provide a clear path for use in automotive applications and established qualification requirements.
• Extended Temperature Capability — Rated operation from −40°C to 125°C supports deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package — 256-LBGA (256-FPBGA, 17×17) delivers a small footprint for space-constrained PCBs while supporting surface-mount manufacturing.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliance helps simplify environmental compliance for production builds.

Why Choose APA450-FG256A?

The APA450-FG256A delivers a balanced combination of logic density, on-chip memory, and a high I/O count in a compact 256-ball LBGA package, making it well suited for embedded and automotive designs that require qualified components and extended temperature operation. Its AEC-Q100 qualification and RoHS compliance provide the traceability and environmental conformity expected in automotive and regulated markets.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology, this device is appropriate for designers seeking a mid-range programmable logic solution that supports robust environmental requirements while keeping system-level BOM and external memory needs minimized.

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