AX500-2PQG208

The AX500-2PQG208 is an Axcelerator family antifuse FPGA built on Microchip Technology's AX architecture. It is a single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA offering deterministic timing, embedded memory and FIFO support, and flexible multi-standard I/Os for high-performance and secure designs.

Designed for commercial applications, the device combines approximately 500,000 equivalent system gates with 8,064 logic elements, 73,728 bits of embedded RAM and up to 115 I/Os, making it suitable for high-speed data interfaces, protocol bridging and custom logic integration.

Key Features

• Core Architecture and Process  AX architecture using a CMOS antifuse process (0.15 µm) with seven metal layers, providing a single‑chip nonvolatile solution and FuseLock™ protection against reverse engineering.
• Logic Capacity  Approximately 500,000 equivalent gates with 8,064 logic elements (cells) to implement complex custom logic and control functions.
• Embedded Memory and FIFOs  73,728 total RAM bits implemented as variable-aspect RAM blocks with embedded FIFO control logic and independent, width-configurable read/write ports.
• I/O Flexibility  Up to 115 user I/Os with bank-selectable, mixed-voltage operation (supporting 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V standards) and LVDS-capable interfaces rated to 700 Mb/s for high-speed serial links.
• Clocking and PLL  Segmentable clock resources and an embedded PLL with a 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis capabilities up to 1 GHz for precise timing and clock generation.
• Performance  Device-level performance targets include >350 MHz system performance and >500 MHz internal performance as documented for the Axcelerator family.
• Power and Package  1.5V nominal core operation (voltage supply 1.425 V to 1.575 V) in a surface-mount 208-BFQFP package (208-PQFP, 28×28 mm footprint).
• Commercial Grade Operation  Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operating temperature for commercial applications.
• Debug and Testability  In-system diagnostic and debug capability with Microchip Silicon Explorer II and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan support.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Data Interfaces  Implement LVDS and other high-rate serial links using the device's LVDS-capable I/Os and embedded FIFOs for buffering and data alignment.
• Protocol Bridging and Glue Logic  Use the on-chip logic elements and flexible I/O banks to translate between interfaces, aggregate signals, or implement custom communication bridges.
• Embedded Memory and FIFO Control  Leverage the 73,728 bits of embedded RAM and programmable FIFO logic for packet buffering, stream capture, and temporary storage in data-path designs.
• Timing-Critical Systems  Utilize segmentable clocks and the integrated PLL for deterministic timing and clock synthesis in synchronous designs.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Solution: Provides configuration retention without external memory, simplifying system design and improving reliability.
• Protected Programming: FuseLock™ programming technology reduces risk of reverse engineering and protects intellectual property.
• Flexible, Mixed-Voltage I/Os: Bank-selectable I/O voltages and programmable drive/slew options allow easy interfacing to a wide range of peripherals and standards.
• Embedded Memory with FIFO Control: On-chip RAM blocks and FIFO logic reduce external memory needs and lower BOM for buffering and data-stream handling.
• Deterministic Timing and On-Chip Clocking: Segmentable clocks and an integrated PLL enable precise, user-controllable timing and frequency synthesis.
• Commercial Packaging and Supply: Surface-mount 208-BFQFP package and commercial temperature rating suit a broad range of production applications.

Why Choose AX500-2PQG208?

The AX500-2PQG208 delivers a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory and flexible I/O in a nonvolatile, single-chip antifuse FPGA. Its AX architecture, embedded PLL and programmable I/O make it a practical choice for designers who require deterministic timing, secure configuration and built-in buffering for high-speed data paths.

This device is well suited to commercial applications that demand integrated memory and FIFO control, mixed-voltage interfacing and robust in-system debug and test capabilities. The device’s feature set supports scalable designs where reduced external components and protected configuration are priorities.

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