AX250-1FGG256

The AX250-1FGG256 is an Axcelerator family antifuse FPGA built on Microchip's AX architecture. This single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA combines on-chip logic, embedded RAM/FIFO control, and flexible I/O to support high-performance system designs.

With 250,000 equivalent system gates, 4,224 logic elements and 55,296 bits of embedded RAM, the device targets applications requiring deterministic timing, high-speed I/O, and integrated clocking and PLL capabilities while operating at a core supply between 1.425 V and 1.575 V.

Key Features

• Core Logic 250,000 equivalent system gates and 4,224 logic elements provide substantial programmable logic capacity for complex control and processing functions.
• Embedded Memory 55,296 bits of on-chip RAM with FIFO control logic and variable-aspect RAM blocks to support buffering and data-path implementations.
• I/O Density & Flexibility 138 user I/Os with multi-standard, bank-selectable I/O support and programmable drive/slew-rate—supports a range of single-ended and differential interfaces described in the Axcelerator family documentation.
• High-Speed Performance Family-level performance notes include 350+ MHz system performance and internal performance up to 500+ MHz; LVDS-capable I/Os up to 700 Mb/s are supported per Axcelerator specifications.
• Clocking & PLL Segmentable clock resources and an embedded PLL with a 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis up to 1 GHz enable flexible clock architectures and deterministic timing.
• Nonvolatile Antifuse Technology & Security Single-chip, nonvolatile antifuse programming with FuseLock™ protection for design security and in-system protection against reverse engineering.
• Programming & Test Boundary-scan testing compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and in-system diagnostic/debug capability as described for the Axcelerator family.
• Package & Mounting 256-lead LBGA (supplier package: 256-FPBGA, 17×17) in a surface-mount format; RoHS-compliant packaging.
• Power & Temperature Core supply range 1.425 V to 1.575 V; commercial-grade operating temperature 0 °C to 70 °C.

Typical Applications

• High-speed data buffering and protocol bridging Embedded FIFOs and 55,296 bits of RAM support data stream buffering and width conversion tasks for high-throughput interfaces.
• Performance-critical control logic 250,000 equivalent gates and deterministic timing resources are suited for complex control and timing-sensitive designs.
• Multi-standard I/O interfaces Flexible, bank-selectable I/O standards and LVDS-capable channels enable integration of mixed-voltage and high-speed serial/parallel interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Single-chip nonvolatile solution: Eliminates the need for external configuration memory and enables immediate, persistent programming of the FPGA fabric.
• Integrated high-performance memory and FIFOs: On-chip RAM blocks with FIFO control reduce external memory requirements and simplify data-path design.
• Flexible clocking and PLL synthesis: Segmentable clocks and an embedded PLL with wide input range support complex clock trees and frequency synthesis up to 1 GHz.
• Design security: FuseLock programming technology protects intellectual property against reverse engineering.
• Commercial-grade, RoHS-compliant packaging: Surface-mount 256-LBGA package with RoHS-compliant lead-free options for mainstream electronics applications.
• Comprehensive test and debug: IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan and in-system diagnostic capabilities aid bring-up and manufacturing test.

Why Choose AX250-1FGG256?

The AX250-1FGG256 positions itself as a high-performance, secure, single-chip FPGA option within the Axcelerator family, offering 250,000 equivalent gates, 4,224 logic elements and 55,296 bits of embedded RAM. Its combination of flexible I/O, embedded PLLs, and FIFO-capable memory makes it suitable for designs that require deterministic timing, integrated buffering, and secure nonvolatile configuration.

Designed for commercial temperature operation and RoHS compliance, this device is appropriate for system designers seeking a compact, surface-mount FPGA solution with on-chip memory and clocking resources that reduce external component count and simplify board-level design.

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