A42MX09-3PQG160

The A42MX09-3PQG160 is a commercial-grade field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology designed for moderate logic-density embedded designs. It combines approximately 14,000 gates and 336 logic elements with 101 general-purpose I/O pins in a compact, surface-mount 160-BQFP package.

This device operates from a 3 V to 5.25 V supply and is specified for commercial ambient temperatures (0 °C to 70 °C), making it suitable for a range of consumer and commercial electronics applications that require flexible programmable logic with RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 14,000 gates and 336 logic elements provide moderate programmable logic resources for glue logic, protocol bridging, and custom state machines.
• I/O Density  101 general-purpose I/O pins support a variety of peripheral interfaces and board-level interconnect requirements.
• On-Chip Memory  No embedded RAM (Total Ram Bits: 0), suitable for designs that handle memory externally or require pure combinational/sequential logic.
• Power Supply  Flexible supply range from 3 V to 5.25 V to accommodate common commercial power rails.
• Package and Mounting  Surface-mount 160-BQFP package (supplier device package listed as 160-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) for compact PCB implementations.
• Operating Conditions  Commercial temperature grade rated from 0 °C to 70 °C for typical consumer and commercial environments.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant, supporting regulatory requirements for many commercial products.

Typical Applications

• Consumer Electronics: Implement user-interface logic, peripheral control, and protocol translation in compact consumer devices.
• Embedded Control: Provide glue logic, finite-state machines, and timing/control functions in commercial embedded systems.
• Prototyping and Evaluation: Use as a programmable logic resource for early-stage product development where moderate gate count and flexible I/O are required.
• Peripheral Aggregation: Consolidate multiple discrete logic functions and I/O buffering into a single device to simplify board design.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Gate Count: 336 logic elements and about 14,000 gates offer a practical trade-off between capacity and cost for many commercial applications.
• High I/O Count: 101 I/O pins enable extensive interfacing without needing additional I/O expanders, reducing BOM complexity.
• Wide Supply Compatibility: 3 V to 5.25 V operation fits common commercial power rails, easing integration into existing designs.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 160-BQFP (160-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) supports dense PCB layouts while remaining manufacturable with standard SMT processes.
• Commercial Temperature Fit: Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation, aligning with typical consumer and business product environments.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance simplifies adherence to environmental requirements in product builds.

Why Choose A42MX09-3PQG160?

The A42MX09-3PQG160 is positioned as a commercially rated FPGA option for designers who need moderate programmable logic capacity and a high count of general-purpose I/Os in a compact surface-mount package. Its voltage flexibility and RoHS compliance make it a practical choice for consumer and commercial electronic products that rely on programmable logic for control, interfacing, and consolidation of discrete components.

Choose this part when your design requires a reliable, moderate-density FPGA from Microchip Technology that fits standard commercial temperature ranges and common board-level power supplies, helping streamline integration and reduce component count.

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