A42MX09-1PQ160M

The A42MX09-1PQ160M is a military-grade MX-series FPGA from Microchip Technology designed for compact, rugged embedded logic applications. It provides a modest logic fabric of 336 logic elements (approximately 14,000 gates) and 101 general-purpose I/O pins in a surface-mount 160-pin BQFP package.

With a wide supply voltage range (3 V to 5.5 V) and an operating temperature span of −55°C to 125°C, this device is suited to demanding thermal and power environments where small form factor and reliable logic integration are required.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 336 logic elements supporting roughly 14,000 gates for custom digital logic and control functions.
• I/O Count — 101 user I/O pins to support multiple interfaces, sensor connections, and peripheral control in a single device.
• On‑chip Memory — Total RAM bits: 0; the device provides logic resources without embedded RAM blocks.
• Power — Flexible voltage supply range from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate a variety of system power domains.
• Package & Mounting — Surface-mount 160‑BQFP package; supplier device package listed as 160‑PQFP (28×28 mm) for PCB layout considerations.
• Temperature & Grade — Military grade with an operating range of −55°C to 125°C for deployment in thermally demanding environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant, supporting environmental and regulatory requirements for Pb-free assemblies.

Typical Applications

• Defense & Aerospace Systems — Deploy custom control logic and I/O aggregation where military-grade temperature performance is required.
• Embedded Control — Implement compact control and sequencing logic in space-constrained electronics using the device's logic elements and I/O density.
• Sensor Interfacing & Aggregation — Connect and manage large numbers of sensors or peripheral devices via 101 I/Os for data collection and preprocessing.
• Ruggedized Embedded Electronics — Use in equipment that must tolerate wide operating temperatures and varied supply voltages while maintaining a small PCB footprint.

Unique Advantages

• Military-grade thermal performance: Operation from −55°C to 125°C enables deployment in harsh temperature environments.
• Flexible power input: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies integration with different system power rails.
• High I/O density in a compact package: 101 I/Os in a 160‑pin BQFP allow rich external connectivity without a large footprint.
• Right-sized logic capacity: 336 logic elements and ~14,000 gates provide sufficient resources for control, glue-logic, and interface offload tasks.
• RoHS compliant: Meets modern Pb-free assembly requirements for regulated manufacturing environments.

Why Choose A42MX09-1PQ160M?

The A42MX09-1PQ160M positions itself as a compact, rugged FPGA option for designs that require reliable logic integration with substantial I/O capability in a small surface-mount package. Its military-grade temperature range and flexible supply voltage support deployment in demanding applications where environmental resilience is essential.

Designers seeking a modest-capacity FPGA for control, interfacing, or sensor aggregation tasks will find the combination of 336 logic elements, 101 I/Os, and a 160-pin BQFP package useful for space-constrained, high-reliability systems. RoHS compliance further supports modern manufacturing requirements.

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