AX1000-1FG484

The AX1000-1FG484 is an Axcelerator family FPGA from Microchip Technology based on the AX architecture and CMOS antifuse programming technology. This single-chip, nonvolatile device delivers a high-density FPGA fabric with 1,000,000 gates and 18,144 logic elements suited for designs that require deterministic timing, embedded memory, and flexible I/O.

Designed for commercial-grade applications, the device integrates 165,888 bits of embedded RAM/FIFO, 317 user I/Os, and on-chip PLLs to support high-performance system functions such as high-speed I/O, embedded FIFO buffering, and frequency synthesis while operating from a 1.425 V to 1.575 V core supply.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture AX architecture implemented in a CMOS antifuse process (0.15 μm with seven metal layers) providing a single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA with up to 1,000,000 equivalent system gates and 18,144 logic elements.
• Logic Resources 18,144 logic elements (LABs/CLBs equivalent) and up to 6,048 dedicated register cells for implementing complex combinational and sequential logic.
• Embedded Memory & FIFOs 165,888 bits of embedded RAM with variable-aspect 4,608-bit RAM blocks and programmable FIFO control logic for width-configurable read/write ports and streaming data buffering.
• I/O Flexibility 317 user I/Os with family-level support for mixed-voltage operation (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V), bank-selectable I/Os, programmable drive and slew control, and LVDS-capable channels supporting 700 Mb/s signaling.
• Performance & Timing Family-level published performance includes 350+ MHz system performance and 500+ MHz internal performance; segmentable clocks and deterministic timing support precise timing control.
• Clocking & PLLs Embedded PLLs with a 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis capabilities up to 1 GHz for clock generation and signal synchronization.
• Security & Programming Antifuse, single-chip nonvolatile solution with FuseLock programming technology to protect designs from reverse engineering and unauthorized reading.
• Package & Mounting Surface-mount 484-ball fine-pitch BGA (484-FPBGA, 23 × 23) package for high-density board integration.
• Power & Environmental Core supply range 1.425 V–1.575 V, commercial-grade operating temperature 0 °C to 70 °C, and RoHS compliant.
• Test & Debug Boundary-scan testing compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and in-system diagnostic/debug capability with Microchip Silicon Explorer II (family feature).

Typical Applications

• High-speed data acquisition and streaming Embedded FIFO control logic and 165,888 bits of RAM support buffering and real-time data flow for acquisition systems.
• High-performance communication interfaces LVDS-capable I/Os and PLL-based frequency synthesis allow implementation of high-speed serial and parallel interfaces.
• Custom hardware acceleration Large logic capacity (1,000,000 gates and 18,144 logic elements) enables hardware-accelerated signal processing and protocol offload functions.
• Mixed-voltage interface bridging Bank-selectable I/Os and multi-standard I/O support permit bridging between different voltage domains and I/O standards on a single device.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile, single-chip solution: Eliminates external configuration memory and enables secure, permanently programmed designs using antifuse technology.
• High logic density: One million equivalent system gates and 18,144 logic elements support complex ASIC-like implementations without multiple devices.
• Integrated memory and FIFO control: On-chip RAM and programmable FIFO logic reduce board-level memory requirements and simplify streaming data designs.
• Flexible high-speed I/O: Hundreds of user I/Os with LVDS capability and mixed-voltage operation permit broad interface support and signal-rate flexibility.
• Deterministic timing and clocking: Segmentable clocks, embedded PLLs, and deterministic timing features facilitate precise timing control for synchronous systems.
• Design protection: FuseLock programming technology and antifuse-based nonvolatile configuration help protect IP against reverse engineering.

Why Choose AX1000-1FG484?

The AX1000-1FG484 positions itself as a high-density, nonvolatile FPGA option for commercial designs that require deterministic timing, substantial on-chip memory, and extensive I/O connectivity. Its antifuse-based AX architecture combines ASIC-like performance characteristics with the flexibility of field-programmed logic, enabling integration of complex functions while minimizing external components.

This device is suited to customers building high-performance communication interfaces, streaming data systems, and custom acceleration logic who need a secure, single-chip solution with integrated PLLs, embedded FIFOs, and a large complement of I/Os. With RoHS compliance and a compact 484-BGA package, the AX1000-1FG484 offers a balance of performance, integration, and board-level density for commercial applications.

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