AX500-FGG484I

The AX500-FGG484I is an Axcelerator antifuse FPGA built on Microchip’s AX architecture. This single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA combines high internal performance with deterministic timing and on-chip embedded SRAM/FIFO control for embedded and industrial-class designs.

Designed for systems that require high-speed I/O, embedded memory and robust clocking, the AX500-FGG484I delivers substantial logic capacity and flexible mixed-voltage I/O while operating across an industrial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core architecture – Antifuse-based Axcelerator AX architecture providing a nonvolatile single-chip solution with deterministic and user-controllable timing.
• Logic capacity – 500,000 equivalent system gates and 8,064 logic elements for substantial on-chip logic integration.
• Embedded memory – 73,728 bits of on-chip RAM/FIFO (≈0.074 Mbits) with variable-aspect RAM blocks and programmable FIFO control logic for buffering and data staging.
• I/O flexibility – 317 user I/Os with bank-selectable, mixed-voltage operation and support for single-ended and differential standards; LVDS-capable I/Os rated to 700 Mb/s.
• Clocking and PLLs – Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLLs (14–200 MHz input range, frequency synthesis up to 1 GHz) for high-performance, deterministic system timing.
• Packaging and mounting – 484-ball FPBGA package (23 × 23) designed for surface-mount assembly; industrial-grade operating temperature from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Power – Core supply voltage specified 1.425 V to 1.575 V for consistent low-voltage operation.
• Security and test – FuseLock™ programming technology to protect against reverse engineering and built-in boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) for test access; in-system diagnostic and debug capability with Microchip Silicon Explorer II.
• Standards and configurability – Support for a wide set of I/O standards, programmable slew rates, drive strengths, input delays and weak pull-up/pull-down circuits for board-level signal integrity tuning.
• Compliance – RoHS-compliant for environmentally restricted applications.

Typical Applications

• High-speed data interfaces – LVDS-capable I/Os and embedded FIFO memory make this device suitable for data aggregation, protocol bridging and other high-throughput I/O functions.
• Industrial control and automation – Industrial-grade temperature range and deterministic timing support control systems, motion control, and factory automation logic consolidation.
• Embedded processing and glue logic – Large logic capacity and mixed-voltage I/O banks enable custom peripheral interfacing, bus bridging and system integration tasks.
• Timing-sensitive systems – Segmentable clocks and integrated PLLs offer designers precise clocking and frequency synthesis for timing-critical designs.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile single-chip solution: Antifuse programming delivers a one-time-programmable FPGA with no external configuration memory required.
• Deterministic timing and embedded PLLs: Built-in clock resources and PLLs enable repeatable, controllable timing for reliable system behavior.
• Flexible I/O and high-speed links: Bank-selectable mixed-voltage operation and LVDS-capable I/Os support diverse interface requirements and high data-rate connectivity.
• On-chip FIFO and SRAM: Programmable embedded memory and FIFO control reduce external buffer requirements and simplify system-level data handling.
• Industrial operating range: Specified for −40 °C to 85 °C, suitable for a wide range of industrial environments.
• Integrated security and test features: FuseLock programming and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support help protect IP and streamline manufacturing test.

Why Choose AX500-FGG484I?

The AX500-FGG484I combines the Axcelerator AX antifuse architecture with a sizable logic fabric, embedded SRAM/FIFO, and robust clocking to address embedded and industrial designs that require deterministic timing and secure, nonvolatile configuration. Its flexible I/O, high-speed LVDS capability and industrial temperature rating make it suitable for applications that demand reliable, high-performance data handling and interface versatility.

This device is aimed at designers who need programmable logic with on-chip memory and integrated PLLs to reduce external components, simplify board-level routing and maintain precise system timing across temperature variations.

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