AX500-PQG208I

The AX500-PQG208I is an Axcelerator field programmable gate array (FPGA) provided in a 208-BFQFP package designed for industrial applications. Built on Microchip's AX architecture and antifuse programming technology, it delivers nonvolatile, single-chip logic with a focus on design security and high internal performance.

With 8,064 logic elements, 73,728 bits of embedded RAM, and flexible I/O capability across 115 user pins, this device targets designs that require deterministic timing, embedded FIFO support and mixed-voltage I/O in an industrial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Performance — Approx. 500,000 equivalent system gates and 8,064 logic elements provide a substantial fabric for mid-density FPGA designs.
• Embedded Memory & FIFOs — 73,728 total RAM bits of embedded SRAM with programmable FIFO control logic for buffering and data-handling functions.
• I/O Flexibility — 115 user I/Os with support for bank-selectable, mixed-voltage operation (1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V) and LVDS-capable signaling up to 700 Mb/s.
• Clocking & Timing — Segmentable clock resources and embedded PLL(s) with a 14–200 MHz input range and frequency synthesis capabilities up to 1 GHz for precise timing control.
• Power & Package — Core supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V; supplied in a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package (supplier package 208-PQFP, 28×28).
• Temperature & Grade — Industrial-grade operation from −40 °C to 85 °C for use in temperature-demanding environments.
• Security & Nonvolatility — Antifuse-based single-chip nonvolatile solution with FuseLock programming technology to protect intellectual property and guard against reverse engineering.
• Development & Test — IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan support and in-system diagnostic/debug capability as part of the Axcelerator family feature set.

Typical Applications

• Secure Embedded Logic — Nonvolatile antifuse programming and FuseLock protection for designs where IP protection and one-time programmable configuration are required.
• High-Speed Data Handling — Embedded FIFOs and LVDS-capable I/Os make the device suitable for buffering, protocol bridging and other data-path functions.
• Industrial Control Systems — Industrial temperature rating and mixed-voltage I/O support suit factory automation, motion control and sensor interfacing applications.
• Timing-Critical Systems — Segmentable clocks and on-chip PLLs provide deterministic, user-controllable timing for synchronous and low-latency designs.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile, One-Chip Solution: Antifuse architecture provides a single-chip, nonvolatile FPGA that eliminates the need for external configuration memory.
• Design Security with FuseLock: Programming technology protects against reverse engineering and unauthorized copying of designs.
• Integrated Memory and FIFO Control: On-chip SRAM and programmable FIFO logic reduce external component count and simplify high-throughput data paths.
• Flexible Mixed-Voltage I/Os: Bank-selectable I/O and multi-standard support enable interfacing with a wide range of peripherals and voltage domains.
• Industrial-Ready Operation: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C and provided in a surface-mount 208-pin package for demanding embedded deployments.
• Deterministic Timing and Clocking: Segmentable clocks and embedded PLLs support precise timing control critical to synchronous system designs.

Why Choose AX500-PQG208I?

The AX500-PQG208I positions itself as a secure, mid-density FPGA option for industrial designs that require nonvolatile configuration, solid embedded memory resources, and flexible high-speed I/O. Its antifuse-based architecture and FuseLock programming provide design protection while embedded FIFOs, PLLs and segmentable clocks deliver the timing and buffering capabilities needed for deterministic systems.

This device is suited for engineers and procurement teams building industrial controls, high-speed data interfaces and embedded systems that value integration, IP security and reliable operation across a broad temperature range.

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