A42MX16-PQG160M

The A42MX16-PQG160M is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology offered in a 160-pin BQFP surface-mount package. It delivers moderate programmable logic capacity with a wide I/O count and a broad voltage and temperature range suited for demanding embedded and military-grade applications.

With 608 logic elements (approximately 24,000 gates) and 125 user I/Os, this device is designed to provide flexible glue-logic, control and interface functions in systems that require robust environmental tolerance and compatibility with 3 V–5.5 V supply rails.

Key Features

• Logic Resources — 608 logic elements and 24,000 gates provide moderate programmable logic capacity for control, sequencing and interface tasks.
• I/O Density — 125 user I/O pins support multiple parallel interfaces and direct sensor or peripheral connections without heavy external glue logic.
• Package & Mounting — 160-pin BQFP (supplier package: 160-PQFP, 28×28 mm) in a surface-mount form factor, enabling standard PCB assembly and compact board layouts.
• Power Supply Flexibility — Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, allowing integration into a variety of legacy and modern power architectures.
• Temperature & Grade — Military grade device rated for operation from –55 °C to 125 °C for deployment in harsh and temperature-extreme environments.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant for adherence to common environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Military and Rugged Systems — Military grade temperature range and rugged package make it suitable for avionics, tactical electronics and other harsh-environment systems.
• Embedded Control & I/O Management — High I/O count supports motor control interfaces, sensor aggregation and board-level control duties in embedded platforms.
• Legacy Voltage Systems — 3 V–5.5 V supply range enables use in designs that must accommodate older or mixed-voltage power rails.
• Glue Logic & Protocol Bridging — Moderate logic density and plentiful I/Os allow implementation of protocol translation, bus bridging and custom peripheral interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Military-grade robustness: Rated for –55 °C to 125 °C to support applications requiring extended temperature operation.
• Flexible power acceptance: Broad 3 V–5.5 V supply range reduces the need for additional power conversion when integrating into varied platforms.
• High I/O integration: 125 I/Os help minimize external components by enabling direct connections to sensors, actuators and peripherals.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 160-BQFP surface-mount package supports standard PCB assembly flows while keeping board footprint moderate.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance eases deployment in regions and industries that require environmental conformity.

Why Choose A42MX16-PQG160M?

The A42MX16-PQG160M positions itself as a reliable, moderate-density FPGA option for engineers building rugged embedded systems that demand a robust operating temperature range, flexible supply rails and a high I/O count. Its combination of 608 logic elements, 125 I/Os and a standard 160-pin BQFP package makes it well suited for control, interfacing and protocol-bridging tasks where military-grade tolerance is required.

This device is ideal for design teams and procurement groups targeting long-lived, fielded systems that require deterministic hardware programmability, compact board-level integration and conformity with RoHS environmental standards.

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