A42MX16-3PQ160I

The A42MX16-3PQ160I is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology supplied in a 160-BQFP surface-mount package. It provides 608 logic elements (approximately 24,000 gates) and 125 general-purpose I/O pins, supporting a broad range of industrial embedded designs that require flexible, reprogrammable logic.

Designed for industrial environments, this device operates from 3 V to 5.5 V and across an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C, delivering a balance of I/O capacity and moderate logic density for control, interfacing and custom logic functions.

Key Features

• Core Logic 608 logic elements (approximately 24,000 gates) provide reprogrammable logic capacity for custom digital functions and glue logic.
• I/O 125 I/O pins give extensive connectivity for external peripherals, sensors, and bus interfaces.
• Memory On-chip RAM bits reported as 0, enabling deterministic external-memory architecture choices where required.
• Power Wide supply range from 3 V to 5.5 V supports integration into varied industrial power rails and legacy systems.
• Package & Mounting 160-BQFP surface-mount package; supplier device package referenced as 160-PQFP (28×28) for PCB footprint planning.
• Temperature & Grade Industrial grade with operation from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in temperature-variable environments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant to support environmentally regulated manufacturing processes.

Typical Applications

• Industrial embedded systems — Suitable for designs that require reprogrammable logic and operation across an industrial temperature range.
• I/O-intensive control and interfacing — 125 I/O pins allow direct connection to multiple sensors, actuators and external logic.
• Custom logic and glue logic — Moderate logic density (608 logic elements / ~24,000 gates) for implementing custom finite-state machines, protocol bridges or signal conditioning logic.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic capacity: 608 logic elements and ~24,000 gates provide a practical trade-off between integration and board-level flexibility for many embedded tasks.
• High I/O count: 125 general-purpose I/Os simplify system-level integration and reduce the need for external I/O expanders.
• Wide supply tolerance: 3 V to 5.5 V operation supports multiple system power domains and legacy voltage levels.
• Industrial temperature rating: −40 °C to 85 °C enables reliable operation in temperature-variable environments.
• Standard surface-mount package: 160-BQFP / 160-PQFP (28×28) footprint facilitates assembly on standard PCB manufacturing lines.
• RoHS compliant: Suited for assemblies that must meet environmental compliance requirements.

Why Choose A42MX16-3PQ160I?

The A42MX16-3PQ160I offers a practical FPGA option for designers who need moderate reprogrammable logic alongside a high I/O count and industrial temperature capability. Its combination of 608 logic elements, ~24,000 gates and 125 I/Os makes it well suited to embedded designs that require direct peripheral connectivity and customizable digital functions.

Packaged in a 160-BQFP surface-mount form and RoHS compliant, this device fits standard PCB assembly processes and supports designs operating from 3 V to 5.5 V. It is a solid choice for engineers specifying adaptable logic in industrial-grade applications.

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