A42MX09-3PQG160I

The A42MX09-3PQG160I is an MX family field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology designed for industrial embedded logic functions. It delivers moderate logic capacity with flexible I/O and a wide supply voltage range for use in industrial electronic systems.

Key attributes include approximately 336 logic elements (equivalent to about 14,000 gates), 101 user I/O pins, surface-mount 160-BQFP packaging, RoHS compliance and an industrial operating range of -40 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core Architecture  Field programmable FPGA architecture for implementing custom digital logic and control functions.
• Logic Capacity  Approximately 336 logic elements and 14,000 gates to implement medium-complexity logic functions.
• I/O  101 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple interfaces and signal connections.
• Memory  No embedded RAM (Total RAM Bits: 0), suitable for designs that rely on external memory or on-chip logic resources.
• Power  Flexible supply voltage range from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate a variety of system power architectures.
• Package & Mounting  160-BQFP surface-mount package (supplier device package: 160-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) for compact board integration.
• Temperature & Grade  Industrial grade operation from -40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant for environmentally conscious designs and regulatory alignment.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement custom control logic, sequencing and peripheral interfacing in industrial automation equipment, benefiting from the industrial temperature rating.
• I/O Expansion and Glue Logic  Use the 101 I/O pins to consolidate and route signals between subsystems, reducing board complexity.
• Embedded System Logic  Integrate medium-complexity state machines, protocol handling or control functions where moderate gate and logic-element counts meet design needs.

Unique Advantages

• Flexible I/O Count: 101 I/O pins provide versatility for connecting multiple peripherals and interfaces without immediate external multiplexing.
• Moderate Logic Capacity: Approximately 336 logic elements and 14,000 gates enable implementation of substantial custom logic while keeping PCB footprint manageable.
• Wide Supply Range: Operation from 3 V to 5.5 V supports integration into a variety of system power domains.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: Rated for -40 °C to 85 °C to meet the needs of industrial installations and harsher operating conditions.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 160-BQFP (28 × 28 mm supplier package) simplifies board layout and supports higher-density assemblies.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally compliant manufacturing and end-product alignment.

Why Choose A42MX09-3PQG160I?

The A42MX09-3PQG160I provides a balanced combination of logic capacity, extensive I/O and robust industrial operating limits for designers needing reliable, programmable logic in embedded systems. Its surface-mount 160-BQFP package and flexible supply voltage range make it straightforward to integrate into existing power and board architectures.

This device is well suited to engineers developing industrial control, I/O aggregation or embedded logic solutions who require a Microchip Technology FPGA with verifiable industrial-grade specifications and RoHS compliance.

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