AX500-PQ208M

The AX500-PQ208M is an Axcelerator family FPGA from Microchip Technology delivering a single-chip, nonvolatile antifuse architecture optimized for secure, high-performance designs. Built on the AX architecture, the device combines 8064 logic elements with approximately 0.074 Mbits of embedded memory and 115 user I/Os to address demanding military-grade and high-reliability applications.

With on-chip PLLs, segmentable clocks and high-speed I/O capability, the AX500-PQ208M targets system designs that require deterministic timing, design security and a compact, surface-mount package for board-level integration.

Key Features

• Core Architecture – Antifuse-based Axcelerator architecture providing a single-chip, nonvolatile solution and deterministic, user-controllable timing.
• Logic Capacity – 8064 logic elements (cells) supporting up to 500,000 equivalent system gates for complex logic implementation.
• Embedded Memory – 73,728 total RAM bits (approximately 0.074 Mbits) with embedded FIFO control logic for buffering and datapath flexibility.
• I/O and Interfaces – 115 user I/Os with support for high-speed differential standards (LVDS/LVPECL) and multi-standard, bank-selectable I/O options as part of the Axcelerator family.
• Performance – Family-level performance characteristics include 350+ MHz system performance and 500+ MHz internal performance, plus high-performance embedded FIFOs and LVDS-capable I/Os.
• Clocking and PLLs – Segmentable clock resources and on-chip PLLs providing frequency synthesis and deterministic clocking for complex systems.
• Security and Testability – FuseLock programming technology for protection against reverse engineering and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan testing support.
• Power and Voltage – Core supply range 1.425 V to 1.575 V consistent with the Axcelerator family’s low-voltage operation model.
• Package & Mounting – 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28×28) surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.
• Operating Environment – Military-grade temperature range of −55°C to +125°C and RoHS-compliant manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Military & Aerospace Systems – Military-grade operating temperature and single-chip, nonvolatile antifuse technology make the AX500-PQ208M suitable for high-reliability avionics, mission systems and ruggedized electronics.
• Secure Embedded Systems – FuseLock programming and antifuse technology protect designs from reverse engineering and provide a persistent, nonvolatile configuration for secure designs.
• High-Speed Communications – High-performance embedded FIFOs, PLL frequency synthesis and LVDS-capable I/Os enable data path buffering and deterministic timing for communications and backplane interfaces.
• ASIC Migration & Custom Logic – Equivalent system gate density and deterministic timing allow designers to implement custom logic and replace small ASIC functions with a single, field-programmable device.

Unique Advantages

• Single-Chip, Nonvolatile Solution: Antifuse-based programming delivers persistent configuration without external configuration memory, reducing system complexity.
• Deterministic Timing: Segmentable clocks and user-controllable timing resources simplify timing closure for latency-sensitive designs.
• Design Security: FuseLock programming technology and nonvolatile antifuse configuration help protect intellectual property and resist reverse engineering.
• Rugged Operating Range: Military-grade temperature rating (−55°C to +125°C) supports deployment in harsh and thermally demanding environments.
• Compact Packaging: 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP surface-mount package provides a dense pinout and footprint-compatible integration for board-level designs.

Why Choose AX500-PQ208M?

The AX500-PQ208M positions itself as a reliable, military-grade FPGA option for designers who need a nonvolatile, secure and deterministic programmable logic device. With 8064 logic elements, approximately 73,728 bits of embedded RAM, integrated PLLs and high-speed I/O capabilities, it enables compact system designs that require sustained performance and robust security.

This device is suited to organizations building long-lived, rugged systems—where on-board nonvolatile configuration, design protection and predictable timing behavior deliver tangible value across deployment, maintenance and lifecycle management.

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