AX500-PQ208I

The AX500-PQ208I is a Microchip Technology Axcelerator antifuse FPGA implementing the AX architecture. It delivers deterministic, nonvolatile single-chip programmability with on-chip SRAM and embedded FIFO control, targeting industrial applications that require high internal performance and secure, compact programmable logic.

Built for demanding embedded designs, the device combines 8064 logic elements and approximately 73.7 kbits of embedded memory with flexible I/O and segmentable clock resources to support high-speed interfaces and system-level timing control.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 8064 logic elements (reported as logic elements) and approximately 500,000 equivalent system gates for mid-range programmable logic integration.
• Embedded Memory — Total on-chip RAM of 73,728 bits, with embedded FIFO control logic to simplify buffering and data flow management.
• I/O and Interface Flexibility — 115 user I/Os with support for high-speed differential interfaces (LVDS-capable) and mixed-voltage bank operation as provided by the Axcelerator family.
• Performance — Family-level performance characteristics include system performance above 350 MHz and internal performance above 500 MHz, supporting high-throughput designs.
• Clocking and PLL — Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLLs (family-level) with input range and frequency synthesis capabilities for precise timing and clock management.
• Package and Mounting — Surface-mount 208-BFQFP package (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28) suitable for compact board-level integration.
• Power and Operating Range — Core supply 1.425 V to 1.575 V and industrial operating temperature range from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Security and Test — Antifuse, nonvolatile programming technology and family-level FuseLock™ protection against reverse engineering; IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan (JTAG) support for board-level test.
• Compliance — RoHS-compliant manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Implement deterministic control logic, motor control interfaces, and protocol bridging while operating across an industrial temperature range.
• High-Speed Data Acquisition — Use embedded FIFOs and on-chip RAM to buffer and process streaming sensor or ADC data before passing it to system processors.
• Communications and Interface Bridging — Leverage LVDS-capable I/Os and flexible clocking to implement serial interfaces, protocol conversion, and timing-critical data paths.
• Test & Measurement — Apply the device’s precise timing and in-system diagnostic capabilities for instrumentation, data capture, and analysis modules.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile, Single-Chip Solution: Antifuse programming provides permanent configuration without external configuration memory, reducing BOM and simplifying system boot.
• Deterministic Performance: High internal and system-level clock performance and segmentable clocks enable tight timing control for latency-sensitive designs.
• Integrated Buffering: Embedded RAM with FIFO control reduces external memory dependency for streaming and packetized data applications.
• Security-Focused: FuseLock programming technology helps protect design IP from reverse engineering.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation and supplied in a robust 208-BFQFP surface-mount package for industrial environments.
• Board-Level Testability: IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan support simplifies production testing and fault isolation.

Why Choose AX500-PQ208I?

The AX500-PQ208I positions itself as a mid-range, industrial-grade Axcelerator FPGA option that balances logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O flexibility in a compact BFQFP package. Its antifuse nonvolatile architecture and family-level high-performance characteristics make it well suited for applications requiring secure, deterministic logic and reliable in-field operation.

Designers seeking a rugged, permanently programmable FPGA with integrated FIFOs, segmentable clocks, and strong test and security features will find the AX500-PQ208I appropriate for scalable industrial and communications designs that demand consistent timing and reduced external component count.

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