A42MX16-PQG160I
| Part Description |
MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 125 160-BQFP |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 802 Available (as of May 5, 2026) |
| Product Category | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Manufacturing Status | Active |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | 12 Weeks |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Device Package | 160-PQFP (28x28) | Grade | Industrial | Operating Temperature | -40°C – 85°C | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 160-BQFP | Number of I/O | 125 | Voltage | 3 V - 5.5 V | ||
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount | RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | ||
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | Number of LABs/CLBs | 1232 | Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 608 | ||
| Number of Gates | 24000 | ECCN | 3A991D | HTS Code | 8542.39.0001 | ||
| Qualification | N/A |
Overview of A42MX16-PQG160I – MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 125 160-BQFP
The A42MX16-PQG160I from Microchip Technology is an MX series field programmable gate array (FPGA) supplied in a 160-pin BQFP surface-mount package. It provides a compact, industrial-grade programmable logic solution with 608 logic elements and approximately 24,000 gates for 구현ing custom digital functions.
With 125 user I/Os, a wide supply-voltage range (3 V to 5.5 V) and an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C, this device targets industrial applications that require robust I/O count, flexible logic integration and board-level surface-mount packaging.
Key Features
- Programmable Logic Density 608 logic elements and approximately 24,000 gates provide the basic building blocks for implementing glue logic, control algorithms and custom finite-state machines.
- I/O Capacity 125 user I/Os support a broad set of external interfaces and peripheral connections on a single device.
- Package & Mounting 160-BQFP surface-mount package; supplier device package listed as 160-PQFP (28×28), enabling compact board layouts for space-constrained designs.
- Power Wide supply-voltage operation from 3 V to 5.5 V helps compatibility with common industrial power rails and mixed-voltage systems.
- Industrial Grade Operation Rated for -40 °C to 85 °C operation and specified as Industrial grade for deployment in commercial and industrial environments.
- Compliance RoHS compliant to address regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
Typical Applications
- Industrial Control Use the FPGA for control logic, protocol bridging and I/O aggregation in factory automation equipment, leveraging the industrial temperature rating and robust I/O count.
- Motor and Power Control Implement gating logic, state machines and interface handling for motor drivers and power-conversion systems where programmable logic and dependable operation are required.
- Instrumentation and Measurement Provide custom timing, signal conditioning interfaces and control sequencing in test and measurement instruments that require deterministic digital logic.
- Communication Interfaces Aggregate and translate multiple peripheral signals or implement custom interface logic for legacy or proprietary industrial links using the device’s plentiful I/Os.
Unique Advantages
- Industrial-temperature support: The -40 °C to 85 °C operating range enables deployment in a wide range of industrial environments without additional thermal qualification.
- Flexible power integration: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies integration with common system power rails and mixed-voltage designs.
- High I/O count in a compact package: 125 user I/Os in a 160-pin surface-mount package reduce board complexity and consolidate multiple interface functions into a single device.
- Right-sized logic capacity: 608 logic elements and ~24,000 gates provide sufficient capacity for glue logic, control tasks and moderate combinational/sequential designs while keeping BOM and board area low.
- Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious manufacturing and supply-chain requirements.
Why Choose A42MX16-PQG160I?
The A42MX16-PQG160I delivers a balanced combination of programmable logic capacity, extensive I/O and industrial temperature capability in a compact 160-pin surface-mount package. It is suited to designers who need dependable, field-programmable logic for industrial control, interface bridging and custom digital functions without excessive board footprint.
For teams focused on long-term deployment, the industrial grade specification, wide supply-voltage tolerance and RoHS compliance help ensure reliable integration into commercial and industrial systems while simplifying inventory and assembly considerations.
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