A2F500M3G-FGG484 - Microchip Technology

Manufacturer Part Number

A2F500M3G-FGG484

Manufacturer

microchip-technology

Introduction

The A2F500M3G-FGG484 is a highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) device that combines a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller with a ProASIC3 FPGA fabric. This versatile SoC offers a powerful and flexible platform for a wide range of embedded applications, allowing for the integration of custom logic and hardware accelerators alongside the MCU.

Product Features and Performance

ARM Cortex-M3 core operating at up to 80MHz

512KB of on-chip Flash memory and 64KB of RAM

Extensive peripheral set including DMA, POR, and Watchdog Timer

Comprehensive connectivity options including Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART/USART

Integrated ProASIC3 FPGA fabric with 500K gates and 11,520 D-Flip-Flops

Wide operating temperature range of 0°C to 85°C

Product Advantages

Combines the flexibility of an FPGA with the power of an ARM Cortex-M3 MCU

Allows for the integration of custom logic and hardware acceleration

Extensive peripheral set and connectivity options for a wide range of applications

Robust and reliable design with wide operating temperature range

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Unparalleled flexibility and performance for demanding embedded applications

Ability to offload specific tasks to the FPGA fabric, improving overall system efficiency

Comprehensive feature set and connectivity options to meet diverse design requirements

Reliable and long-lasting solution backed by Microchip's industry-leading support

Quality and Safety Features

Rigorous quality control and testing processes

Compliance with relevant safety and environmental standards

Robust design to ensure long-term reliability and durability

Compatibility

The A2F500M3G-FGG484 is compatible with a wide range of development tools and software frameworks, including:

Microchip's Libero SoC Design Suite

ARM's Keil and IAR development environments

Standard protocols and interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART/USART

Application Areas

The A2F500M3G-FGG484 is well-suited for a variety of embedded applications, including:

Industrial automation and control systems

Medical devices and patient monitoring equipment

Transportation and infrastructure management

Robotics and motion control systems

Aerospace and defense systems

Product Lifecycle

The A2F500M3G-FGG484 is an active product in Microchip's portfolio. There are no immediate plans for discontinuation, and Microchip continues to offer support and development resources for this device.