A42MX16-PQ160

The A42MX16-PQ160 is an MX family field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 160-pin BQFP package from Microchip Technology. It provides a commercial-grade, surface-mount programmable-logic solution with substantial I/O capacity for embedded designs that require configurable digital logic and interfacing.

Key attributes include 125 I/O pins, a logic resource set expressed as gates and logic elements, a 3.0 V to 5.25 V supply range, and a 0 °C to 70 °C operating temperature, making it suitable for a range of commercial electronic applications.

Key Features

• Core Architecture  MX family FPGA in a 160-BQFP package, providing a programmable logic platform from Microchip Technology.
• Logic Capacity Provisioned with 24,000 gates and 608 logic elements to implement combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) Contains 1,232 CLBs for partitioned logic implementation and flexible design mapping.
• I/O 125 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple peripheral interfaces and board-level connectivity.
• Power Operates across a broad supply range from 3.0 V to 5.25 V to accommodate common digital power rails.
• Package and Mounting Surface-mount 160-BQFP (supplier package: 160-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) for compact PCB integration.
• Commercial Grade Temperature Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation for standard commercial-environment deployments.
• Regulatory RoHS compliant, supporting lead-free assembly and environmental compliance objectives.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems Use as the programmable-logic element in embedded controllers and appliance electronics that require configurable logic and moderate I/O.
• Prototyping and Development Suitable for evaluation and proof-of-concept designs where reconfigurable logic and 125 I/O are needed for testing interfaces and control logic.
• I/O Expansion and Interface Bridging Deploy to implement custom protocol bridging, signal conditioning, or glue logic between subsystems thanks to abundant I/O.
• Consumer Electronics Integrate into consumer devices requiring programmable digital functions within a commercial temperature range and standard supply voltages.

Unique Advantages

• High I/O Count: 125 I/O pins enable broad peripheral connectivity and flexible board-level interfacing.
• Moderate Logic Density: 24,000 gates and 608 logic elements provide measurable capacity for control, glue logic, and moderate processing tasks.
• Flexible Power Range: 3.0 V to 5.25 V support allows integration with a variety of common digital power rails.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 160-BQFP (28 × 28 mm PQFP supplier package) simplifies PCB layout for space-conscious designs.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: Rated 0 °C to 70 °C for reliable performance in standard commercial environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to lead-free manufacturing requirements for environmental compliance.

Why Choose A42MX16-PQ160?

The A42MX16-PQ160 positions itself as a practical, commercial-grade FPGA option for designers who need a balance of logic capacity and high I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its gate and logic element counts, combined with 125 I/O and a broad supply-voltage range, make it well-suited to embedded designs, interface bridging, and development projects that require reprogrammable hardware.

Backed by Microchip Technology, this device offers a clear specification set for teams looking to implement configurable digital logic within standard commercial conditions, providing a predictable and verifiable building block for mid-complexity designs.

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