M1A3P1000-PQ208I

The M1A3P1000-PQ208I is a ProASIC3/EL flash-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivered in a 208-BFQFP package. It combines a sizeable logic fabric, on-chip embedded memory, and a broad I/O count to address a range of industrial and embedded system designs.

Designed for low-power operation and platform flexibility, this device is suited for applications that require deterministic logic resources, significant I/O connectivity, and operation across an industrial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic 24,576 logic elements providing a flexible programmable fabric for custom logic and control functions.
• On-Chip Memory Approximately 0.147 Mbits of embedded RAM (147,456 total RAM bits) to support buffering, state machines, and local data storage.
• Gate Count 1,000,000 gates for complex combinational and sequential logic implementations.
• I/O Capacity 154 general-purpose I/O pins to interface with sensors, peripherals, and external logic devices.
• Low-Power Flash Technology Flash-based ProASIC3/EL architecture (Flash*Freeze Technology referenced in the family datasheet) supports non-volatile configuration with low static power consumption.
• Power and Voltage Core supply range: 1.425 V to 1.575 V for predictable power planning and regulator selection.
• Package and Mounting 208-pin BFQFP package (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for PCB integration.
• Industrial Temperature Range Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet typical industrial environmental requirements.
• RoHS Compliant Conforms to RoHS environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Implement custom control logic, sequencing, and sensor interfacing using the device's abundant logic elements and I/O capacity.
• Embedded System Glue Logic Bridge peripherals and processors with high-density I/O and local memory for protocol handling, timing, and data buffering.
• Communication Interfaces Implement deterministic protocol translators, parallel/serial interfacing, and custom timing logic leveraging the FPGA fabric and RAM.
• Instrumentation and Test Build configurable signal processing front-ends, trigger logic, and test controllers that benefit from reprogrammability and non-volatile configuration.

Unique Advantages

• Non-volatile Flash Configuration: Flash-based configuration simplifies field deployment with retained programming after power cycles.
• Substantial Logic Capacity: 24,576 logic elements allow consolidation of multiple glue-logic functions into a single device, reducing BOM count.
• Embedded Memory for Local Storage: Approximately 0.147 Mbits of RAM supports buffering and state retention without external memory.
• Wide I/O Count: 154 I/O pins enable broad peripheral connectivity and flexible board-level routing.
• Industrial-Grade Operation: −40 °C to 100 °C operating range addresses typical industrial thermal environments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-pin BFQFP (28×28 PQFP) provides a balance of pin count and PCB footprint for dense designs.

Why Choose M1A3P1000-PQ208I?

The M1A3P1000-PQ208I positions itself as a practical choice for engineers needing a flash-configured FPGA with a strong mix of logic density, I/O resources, and on-chip memory within an industrial temperature envelope. Its flash-based ProASIC3/EL architecture provides non-volatile configuration while enabling low static power operation.

This device fits designs that require consolidation of discrete logic, flexible peripheral interfacing, and reliable operation across a broad temperature range. Its combination of programmable resources and package options supports scalable development and long-term deployment in industrial and embedded systems.

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