A42MX16-PQG160A

The A42MX16-PQG160A is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology designed for embedded logic and control applications. It provides a compact, surface-mount 160-pin plastic quad flat package with a balance of logic capacity, I/O count and a broad supply voltage range.

With 608 logic elements (approximately 24,000 gates), 125 user I/O and automotive-grade qualification, this device targets systems requiring mid-density programmable logic that must meet environmental and reliability requirements across a wide temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic 608 logic elements and approximately 24,000 gates to implement custom combinational and sequential logic functions.
• I/O 125 user I/O pins suitable for interfacing with external peripherals, sensors and control signals.
• Memory No on-chip RAM bits; logic resources are provided as logic elements and gates for deterministic combinational/sequential implementations.
• Power Wide supply voltage range from 3 V to 5.25 V for compatibility with common automotive and industrial voltage domains.
• Package & Mounting 160-BQFP surface-mount package; supplier device package listed as 160-PQFP (28×28) for PCB footprint consideration.
• Temperature & Qualification Automotive grade with AEC-Q100 qualification and an operating temperature range of –40°C to 125°C for demanding environments.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant to support regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Automotive control systems — AEC-Q100 qualification and –40°C to 125°C operating range make the device suitable for in-vehicle control logic and electronic modules requiring programmable logic.
• Sensor interfacing — 125 I/O pins and flexible voltage support enable direct interfacing to a variety of sensors and peripheral devices.
• Custom glue logic and signal conditioning — 608 logic elements and 24,000 gates are well suited for implementing glue logic, protocol bridging and signal routing between subsystems.

Unique Advantages

• Automotive-qualified reliability: AEC-Q100 qualification and extended temperature range support deployment in automotive and other harsh environments.
• Flexible I/O and voltage compatibility: 125 I/O pins and a 3 V to 5.25 V supply range ease integration with a wide range of external devices and voltage domains.
• Mid-density logic capacity: 608 logic elements and ~24,000 gates provide ample capacity for custom control, interfacing and glue-logic tasks without excess overhead.
• Compact surface-mount package: 160-BQFP / 160-PQFP (28×28) packaging enables dense PCB layouts while maintaining a standard footprint for manufacturing.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance simplifies environmental compliance and assembly considerations.

Why Choose A42MX16-PQG160A?

The A42MX16-PQG160A positions itself as a mid-density, automotive-qualified FPGA option that combines predictable logic capacity, a high I/O count and wide voltage and temperature tolerances. It is suited for designers who need programmable logic for control, interfacing or signal-routing tasks within automotive and other demanding environments.

For development and production programs that require long-term robustness and regulatory compliance, this device offers a straightforward balance of logic resources, I/O flexibility and package options to streamline board design and integration.

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