APA600-BG456

The Actel APA600-BG456 is a high-capacity, 2nd generation reprogrammable flash FPGA belonging to the ProASIC PLUS family. It combines the advantages of ASICs with the benefits of programmable devices through nonvolatile flash technology, enabling engineers to create high-density systems using existing design flows. This device offers up to 1 million system gates, supported by up to 198 kbits of two-port SRAM and up to 712 user I/Os, providing 50 MHz PCI performance. The ProASIC PLUS family utilizes a 0.22 µm 4 LM Flash-Based CMOS Process and features Live At Power-Up (LAPU) support. Its architecture simplifies routing and allows for in-system reprogramming for design iterations and field upgrades. The APA600-BG456 is suitable for applications in networking, communications, computing, and avionics markets.

Key features include reprogrammable flash technology, two integrated PLLs for clock conditioning, and secure programming capabilities with the FlashLock security key. The device operates at 3.3 V and offers external system performance up to 150 MHz. Its low power design incorporates low impedance flash switches and a segmented hierarchical routing structure. The package type is BG456.

This FPGA is designed for applications requiring high density, non-volatility, and in-system reprogrammability. The ProASIC PLUS family provides a cost-effective solution for migrating ASIC designs to higher user volumes.