AX500-2PQ208

The AX500-2PQ208 is an Axcelerator family antifuse Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) implementing Microchip’s AX architecture. This single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA delivers 500,000 gates with 8,064 logic elements and flexible I/O for designs that require high internal performance and deterministic timing.

Built on antifuse CMOS technology and featuring embedded RAM and PLL resources at the family level, the device targets applications needing high-speed internal logic, flexible multi-standard I/Os and on-chip FIFO capabilities while operating within commercial temperature and supply ranges.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 500,000 gates with 8,064 logic elements (cells) for implementing complex logic and control functions.
• Embedded Memory — Total on-chip RAM of 73,728 bits (embedded SRAM/FIFO resources available in the Axcelerator family) to support buffering and local data storage requirements.
• I/O Density & Flexibility — 115 user I/Os with family-level support for multi-standard, bank-selectable I/Os and LVDS-capable interfaces up to 700 Mb/s.
• Clocking & PLLs — Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLLs available in the Axcelerator family for deterministic and user-controllable timing and frequency synthesis.
• Power & Supply — Core supply voltage specified from 1.425 V to 1.575 V for low-voltage operation.
• Package & Mounting — 208‑BFQFP (supplier package: 208‑PQFP, 28×28) surface-mount package for board-level integration.
• Operating Range — Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Security & Test — Family features include FuseLock™ programming technology and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan support for protection and testability.
• Standards & Diagnostics — In-system diagnostic and debug capability available in the Axcelerator family for development and validation.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High-speed data buffering and protocol bridging — Embedded SRAM/FIFO capabilities and PLL resources support designs that need deterministic buffering and clock-domain management.
• High-performance interface logic — LVDS-capable I/Os and flexible multi-standard banks enable implementation of high-speed serial interfaces and mixed-voltage I/O systems.
• Custom control and signal processing — The combination of 8,064 logic elements and on-chip memory supports custom datapath, control logic, and moderate signal-processing tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile antifuse technology: Single-chip, nonvolatile implementation removes the need for external configuration memory and provides inherent configuration security.
• Deterministic timing: Segmentable clocks and embedded PLLs enable controlled timing architectures for designs that require predictable performance.
• Flexible I/O support: Bank-selectable, multi-standard I/Os with LVDS capability let you interface directly to a wide range of signaling standards without major external translation circuitry.
• On-chip buffering: Embedded SRAM/FIFO resources reduce external memory dependency and simplify board-level BOM for data-intensive paths.
• Design protection: FuseLock™ programming technology helps protect design intellectual property against reverse engineering.
• Commercial-ready package: Surface-mount 208‑BFQFP (208‑PQFP, 28×28) enables compact PCB layouts for volume production in commercial applications.

Why Choose AX500-2PQ208?

The AX500-2PQ208 positions itself as a high-performance, nonvolatile FPGA option within the Axcelerator family, combining 500,000 gates, 8,064 logic elements and embedded memory in a compact 208‑BFQFP package. Its antifuse-based architecture and family-level features—such as PLLs, segmentable clocks, FIFO-capable embedded SRAM and multi-standard I/Os—make it well-suited to designs that require deterministic timing and integrated buffering without external configuration storage.

This device is a fit for commercial-grade designs where on-chip security, flexible I/O and reliable, predictable performance matter. The combination of integration, temperature and supply specifications and RoHS compliance provides a clear value proposition for teams designing cost-conscious, high-performance digital systems.

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