A42MX16-VQG100

The A42MX16-VQG100 is a commercial-grade MX family FPGA from Microchip Technology offering moderate logic density and configurable I/O for embedded designs. It integrates approximately 24,000 gates and 608 logic elements in a 100-pin TQFP surface-mount package, making it suitable for control, interfacing and glue-logic applications that require a compact, reprogrammable device.

Designed for flexible supply environments, the device operates from 3 V to 5.25 V and supports standard commercial operating temperatures (0 °C to 70 °C), with RoHS compliance for environmental requirements.

Key Features

• Core Logic Provides approximately 608 logic element cells and a gate equivalent of 24,000 gates for implementing moderate-complexity logic functions.
• I/O Capacity 83 general-purpose I/O pins allow for broad peripheral interfacing and signal routing in compact systems.
• Package & Mounting Available in a 100-TQFP (100-VQFP, 14×14 mm) surface-mount package to support PCB designs requiring a thin, low-profile footprint.
• Power Wide supply voltage flexibility from 3 V to 5.25 V accommodates common embedded power rails and mixed-voltage systems.
• Operating Range & Grade Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation, suitable for consumer and general-purpose industrial-adjacent applications.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant, meeting standard lead-free and hazardous-substance restrictions for regulatory and manufacturing needs.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control and Glue Logic Use the device to implement custom control state machines, protocol translation, and glue logic between microcontrollers and peripherals.
• Peripheral and Interface Bridging The 83 I/O pins support interfacing multiple digital peripherals, enabling signal aggregation, buffering, or simple protocol conversion.
• Compact System Prototyping The 100-TQFP package and moderate logic capacity make this FPGA suitable for board-level prototyping where size and reprogrammability matter.
• Consumer and Commercial Electronics Commercial temperature grading and flexible supply voltage allow integration into consumer devices and general-purpose commercial products.

Unique Advantages

• Moderate Logic Density: Approximately 608 logic elements and 24,000 gates deliver the capability to implement non-trivial logic without the cost and complexity of larger FPGAs.
• Flexible I/O Count: 83 I/O pins provide ample connectivity for multi-peripheral designs while keeping package size compact.
• Versatile Supply Range: Acceptance of 3 V to 5.25 V supplies simplifies integration with a variety of legacy and modern digital systems.
• Low-Profile, Surface-Mount Packaging: The 100-TQFP (14×14 mm) package balances PCB space efficiency with handlability for assembly and prototyping.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets standard environmental manufacturing requirements for lead-free processes.

Why Choose A42MX16-VQG100?

The A42MX16-VQG100 is positioned for designers who need a reliable, commercial-grade FPGA with moderate logic resources and flexible I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its mix of logic capacity, 83 I/O pins, and broad supply voltage support make it a practical choice for control, interfacing, and prototyping tasks where cost and board space are considerations.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and provided in a standard 100-TQFP footprint with RoHS compliance, the device delivers a pragmatic balance of performance and integration for commercial embedded designs.

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