MPF300XT-1FCG484E
Overview
The MPF300XT-1FCG484E is a member of the Microsemi PolarFire family, a mid-range FPGA that prioritizes power efficiency and security. This specific variant features 300K logic elements and is optimized for high-speed serial connectivity with support for 10GbE and PCIe interfaces. It utilizes a non-volatile flash-based fabric, which eliminates the need for external configuration memory and provides inherent immunity to configuration single-event upsets.
Why Choose This Part
The primary advantage is its significantly lower power consumption compared to SRAM-based FPGAs, particularly through the FlashFreeze mode which reduces standby power. The device offers high-speed I/O capabilities and a robust security suite in a compact 484-ball BBGA package. Its non-volatile nature ensures instant-on capability and simplifies board design by removing external PROM requirements.
Applications
Getting Started
Design development is performed using the Microchip Libero SoC Design Suite, which includes tools for synthesis, simulation, and floorplanning. For hardware evaluation, the PolarFire Evaluation Kit (MPF300-EVAL-KIT) is the standard platform for testing transceiver performance and system-level integration. Engineers should use a FlashPro programmer for on-chip debugging and programming via the JTAG interface.
