M1A3PE1500-2PQ208I

The M1A3PE1500-2PQ208I is a ProASIC3E family FPGA from Microchip Technology. It provides a hardware platform of approximately 1.5 million gates and 38,400 logic elements suitable for configurable digital designs.

Designed for industrial use, the device offers 147 user I/O pins, approximately 0.276 Mbits of on-chip RAM, a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package, and an operating range that supports industrial temperature environments. Its defined supply range and package options make it appropriate for embedded and industrial control implementations where fixed FPGA resources and predictable electrical parameters are required.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — Approximately 1,500,000 gates and 38,400 logic elements provide a deterministic resource set for implementing medium-complexity digital designs.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.276 Mbits of on-chip RAM for local data buffering and state storage within the FPGA fabric.
• I/O Count — 147 user I/O pins to support multiple interfaces, peripheral connections, and signal routing in compact systems.
• Package & Mounting — 208-BFQFP (supplier package: 208-PQFP 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for PCB assembly in space-constrained designs.
• Voltage Supply — Specified core supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V for consistent power planning and regulation.
• Industrial Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet a wide range of industrial environmental requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS-compliant construction to support environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control and Automation — Implement control logic, sensor interfacing, and field I/O using the device’s logic capacity and 147 I/Os within industrial operating temperatures.
• Embedded Systems — Use the FPGA’s logic elements and on-chip RAM for custom processing, glue logic, and protocol bridging in embedded products.
• Test & Measurement — Leverage deterministic gate and I/O resources to build timing-critical measurement and signal-conditioning logic.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 1.5 million gates and 38,400 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions into a single device, reducing BOM complexity.
• Generous I/O Count: 147 user I/Os simplify external connectivity and peripheral integration without additional interface ICs.
• Industrial-ready Thermal Range: −40 °C to 100 °C operation supports deployment in a wide variety of industrial environments.
• Compact Surface-mount Package: 208-BFQFP (208-PQFP 28×28) balances pin count and PCB area for dense board layouts.
• Defined Supply Window: A tight core voltage specification (1.425 V–1.575 V) helps designers implement stable power delivery and voltage monitoring.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental manufacturing requirements for regulated assemblies.

Why Choose M1A3PE1500-2PQ208I?

The M1A3PE1500-2PQ208I positions itself as a reliable, industrial-grade FPGA option for engineers needing a fixed set of logic, memory, and I/O resources from a known vendor, Microchip Technology. Its combination of 1.5 million gates, 38,400 logic elements, and 147 I/Os provides a practical platform for consolidating discrete functions and implementing custom digital logic in embedded and industrial systems.

This device is well suited to customers developing designs that require predictable resource availability, controlled supply requirements, and operation across industrial temperatures. Its package and mounting options support compact PCB designs while RoHS compliance aligns with common manufacturing standards.

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