M1A3P1000L-FG256

The M1A3P1000L-FG256 is a ProASIC3L field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology. It delivers a commercial-grade, programmable logic fabric with 24,576 logic elements, approximately 0.147 Mbits of embedded memory and up to 177 general-purpose I/O pins for flexible interfacing.

Designed for surface-mount applications, this device combines mid-range logic density with a compact 256-ball BGA package and a low-voltage supply range, making it suitable for a variety of commercial embedded system designs that require on-chip memory, programmable logic and flexible I/O.

Key Features

• Core Logic  24,576 logic elements provide programmable resources for implementing combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.147 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, small data tables and state storage.
• I/O Capacity  177 I/O pins for connecting to peripherals, sensors and system-level interfaces.
• Gate Count  1,000,000 gates enabling substantial logic integration within a single device.
• Power Supply  Operates from a 1.14 V to 1.575 V supply range to match low-voltage system domains.
• Package and Mounting  Available in a 256-ball LBGA package (supplier package: 256-FPBGA, 17 × 17 mm); designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Operating Temperature  Commercial temperature grade rated from 0 °C to 85 °C for use in standard commercial environments.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems  Implement control logic and custom peripherals where a mid-density FPGA and flexible I/O are required.
• Interface Bridging  Use the device’s 177 I/Os to aggregate and translate between multiple parallel and serial interfaces.
• Prototyping and Development  Rapidly iterate hardware functions using programmable logic and on-chip RAM for temporary storage and lookup tables.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Integration: 24,576 logic elements and 1,000,000 gates enable consolidation of multiple discrete components into a single FPGA.
• Ample I/O for Peripheral Connectivity: 177 I/O pins simplify board-level design by supporting a broad set of external interfaces without additional multiplexing.
• Compact BGA Footprint: 256-ball LBGA (256-FPBGA, 17 × 17 mm) minimizes PCB area while supporting surface-mount assembly processes.
• Low-Voltage Operation: 1.14 V to 1.575 V supply range aligns with modern low-voltage system domains to ease power rail integration.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C for reliable operation in standard commercial environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets common environmental compliance requirements for commercial product manufacturing.

Why Choose M1A3P1000L-FG256?

The M1A3P1000L-FG256 positions itself as a mid-density, commercial-grade FPGA option within the ProASIC3L family, offering a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory and extensive I/O in a compact 256-ball BGA. Its specifications make it well suited for engineers who need programmable logic consolidation, moderate embedded memory and broad connectivity in surface-mount designs.

This Microchip Technology device is appropriate for teams designing commercial embedded products where predictable operating temperature, RoHS compliance and a clear voltage supply window are important inputs to system integration and procurement decisions.

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