AX2000-1CQ256M

The AX2000-1CQ256M is an Axcelerator antifuse FPGA from Microchip Technology based on the AX architecture. It delivers a single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA solution with system-level capabilities such as segmentable clocks, embedded PLLs, chip-wide highway routing and embedded SRAM with FIFO control logic.

Designed for high-performance and secure applications, this device combines up to 2,000,000 equivalent system gates with approximately 0.295 Mbits of embedded memory, 32,256 logic elements and 136 user I/Os. It is suitable for military-grade environments with a wide operating temperature range and FuseLock™ programming technology for protection against reverse engineering.

Key Features

• Core and Logic  Up to 2,000,000 equivalent system gates and 32,256 logic elements provide large-capacity programmable logic for complex system designs.
• Embedded Memory & FIFOs  Approximately 0.295 Mbits (294,912 bits) of embedded SRAM with programmable FIFO control logic and variable-aspect RAM blocks for flexible data buffering and storage.
• I/O Flexibility  136 user I/Os on this variant, with Axcelerator-family support for mixed-voltage bank-selectable I/Os and high-speed differential standards including LVDS (700 Mb/s capable).
• Clocking and Timing  Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLLs support precise, user-controllable timing; PLL input range and frequency synthesis capabilities are provided for advanced clock management.
• Nonvolatile Antifuse Technology  CMOS antifuse process (0.15 μm, seven layers of metal) provides a single-chip, nonvolatile solution with FuseLock™ programming to protect against reverse engineering and design theft.
• Power and Supply  Core supply defined in the product data at 1.425 V to 1.575 V (nominal 1.5 V core) for low-power core operation.
• Package and Mounting  Surface-mount 256-BFCQFP package with tie bar; supplier device package listed as 256-CQFP (75×75).
• Environmental and Grade  Military grade with an operating temperature range of -55 °C to 125 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Military and aerospace systems  Military-grade temperature range and nonvolatile antifuse configuration make this device suitable for secure, rugged deployments and mission-critical FPGA functions.
• High-performance communications  High internal and system performance, LVDS-capable I/Os and embedded FIFOs support protocol bridging, line-rate buffering and high-speed data interfaces.
• Secure and IP-sensitive designs  FuseLock™ programming technology and antifuse nonvolatile configuration provide protection against reverse engineering for sensitive hardware implementations.
• Complex system integration  Large logic capacity, embedded SRAM and rich clocking/PLL resources enable consolidated system functions and custom hardware acceleration on a single chip.

Unique Advantages

• Single-chip nonvolatile solution: Eliminates the need for external configuration memory by using antifuse technology for persistent configuration.
• High logic and memory density: Combines 32,256 logic elements with approximately 0.295 Mbits of embedded memory to support complex designs and on-chip buffering.
• Designed for secure deployments: FuseLock™ programming technology helps protect intellectual property and design integrity.
• Robust thermal range: Military-grade operation from -55 °C to 125 °C enables use in harsh and demanding environments.
• Flexible I/O and clocking: Bank-selectable I/O standards, high-speed differential capability and segmentable clocks with PLLs simplify integration with system-level interfaces.
• Established process technology: Manufactured on a 0.15 μm CMOS antifuse process with seven metal layers for proven performance characteristics.

Why Choose AX2000-1CQ256M?

The AX2000-1CQ256M positions itself as a high-capacity, secure, nonvolatile FPGA for applications that require substantial programmable logic, embedded SRAM and rugged, military-grade operation. Its combination of large logic resources, embedded FIFO-capable memory, flexible I/O and programmable clocking makes it well-suited for engineers consolidating complex system functions into a single device.

This device appeals to teams building secure, long-life systems that require deterministic timing, robust environmental performance and on-chip configuration protection, while benefiting from Microchip’s Axcelerator family architecture and features such as PLLs, segmentable clocks and FuseLock programming.

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