Microsemi FPGAs and cSoCs Available for Extreme Temperature Environments

Programmable Devices Operate at 150 Degrees Celsius to 200 Degrees Celsius

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 14, 2012 -- Microsemi Corporation , a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced that its field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) solutions are now characterized at extreme operating temperatures ranging from 150 degrees Celsius to 200 degrees Celsius. The devices have already been deployed in down-hole drilling products, space systems, avionics equipment and other applications requiring high performance and the utmost reliability in extreme low and high temperature environments.

"Components that are capable of highly reliable operation in extreme hot and cold temperatures are essential for oil exploration applications, aerospace and defense equipment, and other products used in harsh operating environments," said Paul Ekas, vice president of marketing for Microsemi's SoC product group. "Our new extreme temperature solutions demonstrate our continued commitment to delivering consistently high quality solutions that address tough industry challenges."

The following Microsemi products are now available in extreme operating temperature ranges:

Product

Technology

Characteristic

SmartFusion®  (A2F)

Mixed Signal (Flash)

Reprogrammable

Fusion (AFS)

Mixed Signal (Flash)

Reprogrammable

ProASIC®3 (A3P)

Flash

Reprogrammable

IGLOO (AGL)

Flash

Reprogrammable

ProASICPLUS  (APA)

Flash

Reprogrammable

SX-A

Antifuse

One-time-programmable

MX

Antifuse

One-time-programmable

ACT1, 2, 3

Antifuse

One-time-programmable

For additional information, please contact a local Microsemi sales representative or visit www.microsemi.com/soc/extremetemp.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense and security, aerospace, as well as industrial and medical markets. Products include mixed-signal integrated circuits, SoCs and ASICS; programmable logic solutions; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; and Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.

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