AX250-PQ208M

The AX250-PQ208M is an Axcelerator antifuse Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. Based on the AX architecture and a CMOS antifuse process, this single-chip nonvolatile FPGA delivers a high-density, high-performance programmable fabric suitable for military-grade applications.

With 250,000 equivalent system gates, 4,224 logic elements, embedded RAM and flexible I/O, the device targets high-throughput signal processing, custom control logic and secure, long-life deployments requiring wide temperature operation and robust packaging.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 250,000 equivalent system gates and 4,224 logic elements provide substantial on-chip logic for complex custom functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.055 Mbits (55,296 bits) of on-chip RAM organized in dedicated RAM/FIFO blocks with configurable widths and embedded FIFO control logic.
• I/O Flexibility — 115 user I/Os with support for differential and single-ended standards in the Axcelerator family, including LVDS-capable channels and programmable output drive and slew control.
• High-Speed Timing — Family-level timing capabilities include >350 MHz system performance and internal performance above 500 MHz, plus embedded PLLs for frequency synthesis and clock management.
• Nonvolatile Antifuse Technology — Single-chip, irreversible programming with FuseLock programming protection to guard against reverse engineering and design theft.
• Power and Voltage — Core supply range 1.425 V to 1.575 V, supporting low-voltage 1.5 V core operation.
• Package & Mounting — 208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) with surface-mount construction suitable for board-level assembly.
• Military Temperature Grade — Operating range from −55 °C to +125 °C for deployment in harsh environments.
• Design-for-Test & Debug — Boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) support and family tools such as Microchip Silicon Explorer II for in-system diagnostic and debug.

Typical Applications

• Military and Aerospace Systems — Military-grade temperature rating and antifuse nonvolatile programming suit long-life, secure deployments that require robust thermal performance.
• High-Speed Signal Processing — On-chip logic density, embedded RAM/FIFO blocks and high-performance timing resources enable real-time processing and interface bridging.
• Communications Interfaces — LVDS-capable I/Os and programmable I/O standards support high-speed serial links and protocol conversion duties.
• Custom Control and Secure Logic — Nonvolatile antifuse architecture and FuseLock programming provide a secure, single-chip replacement for custom ASIC-like control logic.

Unique Advantages

• Single-Chip Nonvolatile Solution: Antifuse technology eliminates the need for external configuration storage and ensures once-programmed, permanent logic integrity.
• Secure Programming: FuseLock programming technology protects intellectual property and reduces the risk of reverse engineering.
• Wide Operating Temperature: −55 °C to +125 °C rating enables use in extreme environments common to military and aerospace systems.
• Flexible I/O and Clocking: Bank-selectable I/Os, programmable drive/slew control and embedded PLLs simplify mixed-voltage integration and clock management.
• Embedded Memory with FIFO Control: Dedicated RAM blocks and programmable FIFO logic reduce external memory needs for buffering and data streaming.
• Proven Manufacturing Technology: Built on a CMOS antifuse process with multiple metal layers for robust routing and predictable timing.

Why Choose AX250-PQ208M?

The AX250-PQ208M positions itself as a secure, high-density antifuse FPGA for applications that require permanent programming, strong IP protection and operation across a broad temperature range. Its blend of logic capacity, embedded memory and flexible I/O makes it well suited to designers building mission-critical systems where long-term reliability and deterministic timing are priorities.

Customers designing defense, aerospace, and other demanding systems will find the AX250-PQ208M a compelling option when they need a single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA with on-chip FIFOs, PLLs and boundary-scan testability backed by Microchip’s Axcelerator architecture and diagnostic tooling.

Request a quote or contact sales to discuss availability, pricing and how the AX250-PQ208M can be integrated into your next secure, high-reliability design.