A42MX16-VQ100I

The A42MX16-VQ100I is an industrial-grade MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It provides moderate logic capacity and a flexible I/O count in a compact 100-TQFP package for embedded and industrial applications.

Key hardware details include 608 logic elements, 83 general-purpose I/Os, a logic gate count of 24,000, and a supply voltage window of 3 V to 5.5 V. The device is specified for operation from -40 °C to 85 °C and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Approximately 608 logic elements and 24,000 gates provide moderate programmable logic capacity for combinational and small-scale sequential functions.
• I/O  83 general-purpose I/O pins support a variety of external interfaces and signal routing in a single-package solution.
• Memory  Total on-chip RAM bits: 0 — the device does not include embedded RAM blocks.
• Supply Voltage  Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, allowing integration with common industrial power domains.
• Package & Mounting  100-TQFP package case; supplier device package listed as 100-VQFP (14×14). Surface-mount mounting type supports standard PCB assembly.
• Temperature Grade  Industrial temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in thermally demanding environments.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant for adherence to common lead-free manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Use as programmable logic for machine control, I/O expansion, and custom interface glue in industrial systems where the -40 °C to 85 °C range is required.
• Embedded Systems  Integrate into embedded platforms that need moderate logic capacity and a flexible mix of I/Os in a compact TQFP package.
• Interface Bridging  Implement custom protocol adapters or signal conditioning logic between components using the available 83 I/Os.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial temperature rating: Designed for operation from -40 °C to 85 °C, supporting deployment in industrial environments.
• Wide supply range: 3 V to 5.5 V input flexibility eases integration with a variety of system power architectures.
• Compact, surface-mount package: 100-TQFP (supplier package 100-VQFP 14×14) offers a balance of pin count and board-space efficiency for PCB-constrained designs.
• Moderate logic capacity: ~608 logic elements and 24,000 gates provide sufficient resources for mid-range control and interfacing tasks without larger FPGA complexity.
• RoHS compliant: Meets lead-free manufacturing requirements for broad production use.

Why Choose A42MX16-VQ100I?

The A42MX16-VQ100I positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade FPGA option suitable for designers needing moderate programmable logic and ample I/O in a TQFP footprint. Its combination of 608 logic elements, 83 I/Os, and a wide 3 V to 5.5 V supply window makes it a practical choice for embedded and industrial control applications where space, supply flexibility, and temperature range matter.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and provided in a 100-pin surface-mount package, this device is appropriate for teams seeking a straightforward, RoHS-compliant FPGA solution for mid-range designs and custom interface implementations.

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