Product Overview
Actel A1020B-PL84C ACT 1 FPGA - Unused, 84-Pin PLCC
The Actel A1020B-PL84C is part of the ACT 1 family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), designed to provide flexible, low-power digital logic integration.
Unused and pulled from equipment that was never placed into service, this FPGA reflects the early generation of Actel devices that set standards for reliability in programmable logic design.
Product Condition
Condition: unused, removed from equipment that was never put into service. Device remains clean and well-preserved.
Product Overview
Actel, later acquired by Microsemi, built its reputation on non-volatile antifuse-based FPGA technology. The A1020B-PL84C represents the ACT 1 family, offering deterministic performance, security benefits, and long-term stability in embedded and aerospace-grade designs.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Actel
- Model: A1020B-PL84C
- Family: ACT 1 FPGA
- Type: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
- Package: 84-pin PLCC
- Antifuse-based, non-volatile technology
- Low power consumption
- Deterministic timing and predictable performance
- Unused, pulled from never-serviced equipment
Applications
- Custom digital logic implementation
- Embedded system development
- Aerospace and defense hardware
- Prototyping digital control circuits
- Replacement for legacy FPGA-based boards
- Educational use in FPGA architecture studies
Frequently Asked Questions
What package type does this FPGA use?
The A1020B-PL84C comes in an 84-pin PLCC package.
What technology underlies the ACT 1 family?
ACT 1 FPGAs use antifuse-based, non-volatile programmable logic, providing one-time configuration with stable performance.
Is this FPGA unused?
Yes, it was pulled from equipment that was never placed into service and remains unused.
What makes antifuse FPGAs unique?
They are secure, radiation-tolerant, and offer predictable timing, making them well-suited for aerospace and defense applications.
What are typical applications today?
They are valuable for system restoration, aerospace spares, embedded designs, and educational FPGA studies.
Actel’s ACT 1 family marked a pioneering step in FPGA design—secure, stable, and purpose-built. The A1020B-PL84C is preserved for its next mission, whether in restoration, repair, or research, and that next chapter belongs to you.
