A42MX16-PQ160M

The A42MX16-PQ160M is an MX-series field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology, packaged in a 160-pin BQFP surface-mount package. It provides a compact programmable fabric with 608 logic element cells (24,000 gates) and 125 I/O for control, glue-logic, and custom interface implementation.

Designed for applications requiring extended temperature performance and military-grade reliability, this device supports a wide supply range (3 V to 5.5 V) and operation from -55 °C to 125 °C, enabling deployment in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Core Logic 608 logic element cells delivering a total of 24,000 gates for implementing custom logic, state machines, and peripheral glue functions.
• I/O and Package 125 available I/O pins in a 160-BQFP surface-mount package (supplier device package: 160-PQFP, 28×28) for flexible board-level integration.
• Memory No embedded on-chip RAM (Total RAM Bits: 0), simplifying predictable timing for designs that use external memory or are optimized for logic-only functions.
• Power Supports a broad supply voltage range from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate varied system power architectures and legacy I/O voltage requirements.
• Temperature & Grade Military-grade device rated for operation from -55 °C to 125 °C, suited for temperature-extreme and reliability-critical deployments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for environmental and manufacturing alignment.

Typical Applications

• Military and Aerospace Systems — Leverage military-grade temperature range and reliability for control logic, protocol bridging, and mission-critical custom functions.
• Industrial Control — Implement deterministic control logic, I/O aggregation, and protocol conversion in high-temperature or harsh factory environments.
• Communications and Instrumentation — Use the device’s programmable fabric and abundant I/O to implement custom interfaces, timing logic, and peripheral control.

Unique Advantages

• Military-Grade Temperature Tolerance: Ratings from -55 °C to 125 °C support deployment in extreme environments where thermal robustness is required.
• Flexible Supply Voltage: 3 V to 5.5 V operation simplifies integration with a range of system power rails and legacy interfaces.
• Compact, High-Pin Count Package: 160-BQFP package with 125 I/Os enables dense, board-level integration while preserving I/O flexibility.
• Predictable Logic Resource: 608 logic element cells and 24,000 gates offer a clear resource profile for implementing deterministic control and glue logic without on-chip RAM complexity.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for modern manufacturing flows.

Why Choose A42MX16-PQ160M?

The A42MX16-PQ160M positions itself as a reliable, logic-focused FPGA option for designs that prioritize thermal robustness, flexible I/O, and straightforward logic implementation. Its military-grade rating and wide supply range make it suitable for systems where environmental endurance and interoperability with different voltage domains are key considerations.

This device is well suited to engineers and procurement teams building control, interface, or protocol logic for ruggedized equipment, industrial controllers, and aerospace applications that require predictable logic capacity and extended temperature operation.

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