A42MX24-1PQG160I

The A42MX24-1PQG160I is an MX family field programmable gate array from Microchip Technology designed for industrial-grade embedded logic applications. It provides a mid-density FPGA fabric with 912 logic elements and 125 general-purpose I/O lines, enabling custom digital functions, protocol bridging, and system glue logic in space-constrained surface-mount designs.

Key Features

• Core Logic 912 logic elements (logic cells) and approximately 36,000 gates to implement custom digital functionality and control logic.
• I/O Capacity 125 user I/O pins for flexible external interfacing and peripheral connectivity.
• Memory No on-chip RAM (Total RAM Bits: 0); suitable where external memory or register-based logic is preferred.
• Power Supply Wide supply range from 3 V to 5.5 V to support a variety of system-level voltage domains and legacy interfaces.
• Package & Mounting 160-BQFP package (supplier device package: 160-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for compact PCB integration.
• Operating Range Industrial operating temperature from -40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant, supporting regulatory and environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Implement custom control logic, state machines, and I/O aggregation using the device’s I/O density and industrial temperature rating.
• Protocol Bridging Perform interface translation and glue logic between subsystems where 125 I/O pins accommodate multiple buses and peripherals.
• Embedded System Integration Integrate deterministic logic and custom peripheral functions in compact surface-mount PCBs using the 160-BQFP package.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density: 912 logic elements and ~36,000 gates provide sufficient capacity for mid-complexity designs without excessive footprint.
• Generous I/O Count: 125 I/O pins enable extensive external connectivity for sensors, actuators, buses, and user interfaces.
• Flexible Power Options: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies interfacing with both modern and legacy voltage domains.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: -40 °C to 85 °C operation makes the device suitable for a wide range of field and industrial deployments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 160-BQFP / 160-PQFP (28×28) supports high-density PCB layouts while remaining assembly-friendly for automated production.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliant for easier integration into products with environmental compliance requirements.

Why Choose A42MX24-1PQG160I?

The A42MX24-1PQG160I offers a mid-range FPGA option that balances logic capacity, I/O resources, and industrial robustness in a compact surface-mount package. Its wide supply voltage tolerance and -40 °C to 85 °C operating range make it well suited to industrial and embedded designs that require reliable custom digital logic and extensive peripheral connections.

This device is a practical choice for engineers designing control systems, interface bridges, and embedded logic modules where on-chip RAM is not required and board-level integration in a 160-pin PQFP footprint is preferred. Microchip Technology’s MX FPGA provides a clear, specification-driven option for scalable, production-oriented implementations.

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