AX500-1PQ208I

The AX500-1PQ208I is an Axcelerator family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device implementing Microchip’s AX architecture and antifuse programming technology. This industrial-grade, surface-mount FPGA delivers deterministic, nonvolatile single-chip logic and embedded memory for designs that require high-performance programmable logic and secure bitstream protection.

With approximately 500,000 equivalent system gates, 8,064 logic elements and 73,728 bits of embedded RAM, the AX500-1PQ208I is suited to industrial control, communications interfaces and embedded systems that demand high internal performance and robust I/O capability.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 500,000 equivalent system gates and 8,064 logic elements provide substantial programmable logic resources for complex designs.
• Embedded Memory — 73,728 bits of on-chip RAM with embedded FIFO control logic support data buffering and width-configurable read/write ports.
• I/O Flexibility — 115 user I/Os supported; family-level support for multi-standard, bank-selectable I/Os including LVDS and other single-ended/differential standards.
• High Performance — Family-level performance targets include 350+ MHz system and 500+ MHz internal operation, plus high-performance embedded FIFOs for throughput-sensitive designs.
• Clocking and PLL — Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLLs with a 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis capability up to 1 GHz enable flexible clocking architectures.
• Nonvolatile Antifuse Technology — Single-chip, nonvolatile antifuse programming provides secure, one-time programmable configuration and FuseLock™ protection against reverse engineering.
• Package and Mounting — 208-BFQFP package case (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for standard PCB assembly.
• Power and Temperature — Core supply specified at 1.425 V to 1.575 V and industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS-compliant construction for regulatory and assembly considerations.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control and Automation — Implement custom motor control logic, I/O aggregation and deterministic timing functions within an industrial temperature range.
• High-Speed Interfaces and Communications — Use high-performance embedded FIFOs and LVDS-capable I/Os to support serial links and data buffering in communication subsystems.
• Embedded System Integration — Consolidate glue logic, protocol bridging and custom peripherals into a single nonvolatile FPGA to reduce BOM and board complexity.

Unique Advantages

• Significant Logic Density: Approximately 500,000 gates and 8,064 logic elements enable consolidation of complex logic into a single device.
• Deterministic, High-Speed Operation: Family-level internal and system performance figures support timing-sensitive designs and high-throughput datapaths.
• Secure, Nonvolatile Programming: Antifuse technology with FuseLock™ protection secures design IP and prevents reverse engineering after programming.
• Flexible, High-Performance I/Os: Support for mixed-voltage banks and differential I/O standards enables interface compatibility across a wide range of peripherals and link standards.
• Integrated Clocking: Segmentable clocks and on-chip PLLs simplify clock distribution and frequency synthesis without external clocking hybrids.
• Industrial Ready: Specified for −40 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliance for industrial deployment and manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose AX500-1PQ208I?

The AX500-1PQ208I positions itself as a high-performance, secure, single-chip FPGA solution for engineers needing substantial logic capacity, on-chip memory and flexible I/O in an industrial-grade package. Its antifuse nonvolatile architecture and FuseLock protection make it suitable where configuration security and long-term stability are priorities.

This device is ideal for development teams and product designs that require deterministic timing, high internal throughput and the ability to replace or emulate ASIC-level functions with a programmable, robust FPGA backed by Microchip’s Axcelerator family-level feature set.

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