AX500-1FGG484M

The AX500-1FGG484M is an Axcelerator antifuse FPGA from Microchip Technology based on the AX architecture. It delivers a single-chip, nonvolatile programmable logic solution with antifuse programming and FPGA system-level capabilities suited for high-reliability and security-conscious embedded designs.

Designed for applications requiring deterministic timing, high-performance internal routing and flexible I/O, this device provides approximately 500,000 equivalent system gates, 8,064 logic elements and high-speed I/O capability while operating across a military temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Performance Documented system performance above 350 MHz and internal performance above 500 MHz; antifuse CMOS process with seven metal layers for high-performance routing and timing.
• Logic Capacity Approximately 500,000 equivalent system gates and 8,064 logic elements to implement complex custom logic and system functions.
• Embedded Memory & FIFOs 73,728 bits of embedded RAM with FIFO control logic and variable-aspect RAM blocks supporting multiple width organizations for flexible data buffering.
• I/O Flexibility 317 user I/Os with support for differential and single-ended standards, including LVDS capable up to 700 Mb/s and multiple mixed-voltage bank operation.
• Clocking & PLL Segmentable clock resources plus embedded PLLs with 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis capabilities up to 1 GHz for clock generation and distribution.
• Security & Programming Antifuse, nonvolatile single-chip programming with FuseLock™ technology to protect design IP and help guard against reverse engineering.
• Package & Mounting Surface-mount 484-ball BGA package (supplier package 484-FPBGA, 23×23) for compact board-level integration.
• Power & Temperature Core supply range 1.425 V to 1.575 V and military-grade operating temperature from −55 °C to 125 °C for high-reliability applications.
• Standards & Test Boundary-scan testing compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and deterministic, user-controllable timing for production testability and debug.
• Environmental RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Secure / Defense Systems Military-grade temperature range and antifuse nonvolatile programming make the AX500-1FGG484M suitable for secure, long-life defense and aerospace designs.
• High-Speed Interface Controllers High-performance internal routing, LVDS-capable I/Os and embedded FIFOs support high-throughput serial and parallel interface implementations.
• ASIC Replacement and System Integration The device’s gate capacity and embedded memory enable consolidation of multiple discrete functions into a single programmable device, reducing BOM and board complexity.
• Industrial Communications and Networking Deterministic timing, programmable PLLs and mixed-voltage I/O banks allow implementation of protocol bridging, timing-critical logic, and custom packet processing.

Unique Advantages

• Single-Chip, Nonvolatile Solution: Antifuse technology provides one-time programmable, nonvolatile logic that removes the need for an external configuration memory and simplifies system boot strategies.
• Design Security: FuseLock™ programming protects IP against reverse engineering and design theft, important for sensitive or proprietary applications.
• Deterministic Timing and Embedded PLLs: User-controllable timing resources and high-performance PLLs enable stable, predictable timing for latency-sensitive functions.
• Flexible, High-Speed I/Os: Bank-selectable, mixed-voltage I/O with LVDS and other standards support diverse interface requirements without needing extra level-shifting components.
• Military Temperature Range: Rated from −55 °C to 125 °C for deployment in harsh environmental conditions.
• Integrated Memory and FIFO Control: On-chip RAM blocks and embedded FIFO logic reduce external memory requirements and simplify buffering for streaming data paths.

Why Choose AX500-1FGG484M?

The AX500-1FGG484M balances high-performance internal routing, flexible high-speed I/O and antifuse nonvolatile programming in a compact 484-BGA package. Its capacity—around 500,000 equivalent system gates and 8,064 logic elements—combined with embedded memory and PLL capabilities, positions it for applications that demand deterministic timing, IP protection and long-term stability across extreme temperatures.

This device is suited for engineers building secure, high-reliability systems—where integration, predictable performance and reduced external components translate into lower system complexity and improved robustness. Microchip’s Axcelerator architecture and on-chip debugging support provide a clear path from development to deployment for demanding embedded designs.

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