Microchip Technology

AX500-1PQ208M  

FPGAs

The AX500-1PQ208M is a high-performance, low-power, and highly integrated System on Chip (SoC) solution designed and manufactured by Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions.

Description:

The AX500-1PQ208M is a member of Microchip's PolarFire family of FPGAs. It is a compact and low-power device, featuring a 12x12 mm package and a 208-ball Quad Flat No-leads (QFN) package option. This SoC solution combines a high-performance FPGA fabric with a rich set of integrated peripherals and interfaces, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Features:

1. FPGA Fabric: The AX500-1PQ208M features a mid-density FPGA fabric, providing a balance between performance, power consumption, and cost.
2. Integrated Processors: The device includes dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 processors, offering high performance and low power consumption for a variety of applications.
3. Memory: The SoC provides a generous amount of on-chip memory, including 1 Mbyte of Quad SPI Flash, 512 Kbytes of SRAM, and 256 Kbytes of OneNAND Flash.
4. Peripherals: The AX500-1PQ208M includes a wide range of integrated peripherals, such as UARTs, SPI, I2C, I3C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and PWM controllers.
5. Security: The device offers advanced security features, including secure boot, secure debug, and encryption support.
6. Power Management: The AX500-1PQ208M includes a comprehensive power management system, allowing for efficient power consumption and extended battery life in portable applications.
7. Development Tools: Microchip provides a range of development tools and software support, including the SoftConsole IDE, Libero SoC Design Software, and PolarFire System Designer, to help developers quickly and easily design and implement their projects.

Applications:

The AX500-1PQ208M is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:

1. Industrial Automation: The device's robust set of peripherals and interfaces make it ideal for industrial control and automation systems, such as motor control, sensor interfacing, and communication.
2. IoT Edge Devices: The AX500-1PQ208M's low power consumption, integrated processors, and connectivity options make it well-suited for Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices, such as smart sensors, gateways, and data aggregators.
3. Communications Infrastructure: The device's Ethernet and USB interfaces, along with its processing capabilities, make it suitable for applications in communications infrastructure, such as routers, switches, and network management systems.
4. Automotive: The AX500-1PQ208M can be used in various automotive applications, including infotainment systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle networking.
5. Medical Devices: The SoC's low power consumption, security features, and integrated peripherals make it suitable for a range of medical devices, such as portable diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems, and medical imaging devices.

In summary, the AX500-1PQ208M is a versatile and powerful SoC solution from Microchip Technology, offering a unique combination of performance, power efficiency, and integration, making it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.

AX500-1PQ208M Documents

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