M1A3PE1500-2PQG208

The M1A3PE1500-2PQG208 is a ProASIC3E field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology, supplied in a 208-pin BFQFP package. It provides a commercial-grade programmable logic solution with a combination of logic capacity, on-chip memory, and a high I/O count suitable for a range of commercial embedded applications.

Key Features

• Core Capacity  Approximately 1,500,000 gates implemented across 38,400 logic elements, enabling complex logic implementations and design consolidation.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.276 Mbits of on-chip RAM (276,480 total RAM bits) for data buffering, state storage, and small lookup tables.
• I/O Resources  147 available I/O pins to support dense interfacing with peripherals, sensors, and external logic.
• Package and Mounting  208-BFQFP (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28); surface-mount construction suitable for compact board layouts.
• Power  Optimized for low-voltage operation with a supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V, allowing integration into low-voltage power domains.
• Commercial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and offered as a commercial-grade device.
• RoHS Compliant  Manufactured in compliance with RoHS directives.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems  Implement control logic, data processing, and glue-logic functions in commercial embedded products that require moderate logic and memory resources.
• Consumer Electronics  Enable feature integration and custom interfaces in consumer devices where a commercial temperature grade and compact PQFP footprint are appropriate.
• High-Density I/O Control  Drive multiple external peripherals and interface buses with the device's large I/O count for system control and signal routing.
• Prototyping and Functional Evaluation  Validate custom logic functions and system architectures using a programmable platform with significant gate count and logic elements.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Integration: 1,500,000 gates and 38,400 logic elements allow consolidation of complex functions into a single device, reducing board-level component count.
• On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.276 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering and state retention without external memory, simplifying designs.
• Extensive I/O: 147 I/Os provide flexibility for interfacing multiple peripherals and external devices directly to the FPGA fabric.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-BFQFP (28×28 PQFP) enables high-density PCB designs while maintaining a standardized footprint.
• Low-Voltage Operation: A narrow supply window (1.425 V–1.575 V) supports integration into low-voltage system domains and predictable power budgeting.
• Commercial-Grade Reliability: Specified operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance make it suitable for mainstream commercial product designs.

Why Choose M1A3PE1500-2PQG208?

The M1A3PE1500-2PQG208 delivers a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O density in a compact 208-pin BFQFP package from Microchip Technology's ProASIC3E family. Its commercial temperature rating and RoHS compliance make it a practical choice for commercial embedded designs that require substantial programmable logic without exceeding commercial operating conditions.

Designers will find this device useful when consolidating multiple functions into a single programmable component, reducing BOM complexity and enabling flexible hardware updates through FPGA reprogramming. Its low-voltage supply range and surface-mount PQFP footprint support integration into space- and power-constrained commercial systems.

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