Actel (distributed in Australia by Caelera) has introduced “nano” versions of its IGLOO and ProASIC3 FPGAs, targeted at the high volume, portable consumer market. The power consumption of these devices can be lowered to 2µW and package size to 3 by 3mm. The company has also extended the devices commercial temperature range to -20 degrees C.

The IGLOO nano FPGAs range in size from 10,000 to 250,000 system gates. These devices support 1.2 to 1.5V core and I/O operation, ultra-low-power flash freeze mode with bus hold capability, as well as advanced I/O features, such as hot swapping and Schmitt trigger inputs. 1.2V programming is also supported, eliminating the need for multiple voltage supplies.
 
Both IGLOO nano and ProASIC3 nano FPGAs, in densities of 60,000, 125,000 and 250,000 gates are immediately available in volume with zero lead times. Additional densities will be available in volume in early 2009. Customers also have immediate access to known good die, offering size and cost benefits as well as design integration advantages.

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