A42MX16-3PQG160

The A42MX16-3PQG160 is a commercial-grade Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. It provides mid-range logic capacity with a focus on I/O density and package flexibility for commercial electronic designs.

With 125 available I/O pins, approximately 24,000 gates and 608 logic elements, this device is targeted at applications that require moderate programmable logic, flexible voltage support and a 160-pin BQFP footprint.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 24,000 gates and 608 logic elements for implementing medium-complexity digital functions.
• I/O Density  125 general-purpose I/O signals to support multiple interfaces, peripherals and parallel connections.
• Memory  No embedded RAM bits are provided on-chip (Total RAM Bits: 0), suitable for designs that use external memory or minimal on-chip storage.
• Voltage Compatibility  Supports a supply range of 3 V to 5.25 V, enabling integration with a variety of commercial logic voltage domains.
• Package  160-BQFP package (supplier device package: 160-PQFP, 28×28 mm) for surface-mount PCB implementations where a PQFP footprint is required.
• Mounting & Grade  Surface-mount device rated for commercial grade operation with an ambient temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant, aligning with common environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems  Use as the programmable logic block for control, signal processing or glue logic in commercial electronic products operating within 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Interface and Peripheral Bridging  Implement protocol converters, bus interfacing and signal aggregation where 125 I/O pins and moderate logic resources are needed.
• Prototyping and Evaluation  Suit designs that require reprogrammable logic for development or iterative hardware testing on a 160-pin PQFP package.
• Consumer Electronics  Integrate custom logic functions into consumer devices that operate in commercial temperature ranges and require flexible voltage support.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density:  Approximately 24,000 gates with 608 logic elements provide a clear balance between capability and complexity for medium-scale designs.
• High I/O Count:  125 I/O pins enable consolidation of multiple interfaces and peripherals onto a single FPGA, simplifying board-level design.
• Flexible Voltage Range:  3 V to 5.25 V supply range allows the device to interoperate with a variety of commercial logic levels and power domains.
• Compact PQFP Footprint:  160-pin BQFP / 160-PQFP (28×28 mm) packaging supports surface-mount production and PCB density optimization.
• RoHS Compliant:  Meets common environmental manufacturing requirements for electronics production.

Why Choose A42MX16-3PQG160?

The A42MX16-3PQG160 from Microchip Technology is positioned for commercial electronic designs that need a mid-range FPGA with substantial I/O capability and moderate logic resources. Its combination of ~24,000 gates, 608 logic elements and 125 I/O makes it suitable for projects that require flexible interfacing and programmable logic without high-density embedded RAM.

Engineers designing consumer or commercial embedded systems will find the device useful where a 160-pin PQFP package, surface-mount mounting and a 3 V to 5.25 V supply range are important. RoHS compliance and a commercial temperature rating make it appropriate for standard commercial production environments.

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