A42MX24-1PQG208M

The A42MX24-1PQG208M is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology designed for military-grade embedded systems. It delivers a balance of configurable logic, substantial I/O capacity and rugged operating characteristics for applications that demand reliability across extreme environments.

Built as a surface-mount 208-BFQFP package, this device is optimized for designs requiring up to 176 I/O, a wide supply range (3 V to 5.5 V) and extended temperature operation from −55 °C to 125 °C.

Key Features

• FPGA Core Field programmable architecture enabling custom logic implementation and flexible hardware acceleration.
• Logic Capacity Approximately 36,000 gates and 912 logic elements to implement medium-complexity functions and custom control logic.
• I/O Density 176 general-purpose I/O pins for broad peripheral interfacing and multi-signal system integration.
• Power Supply Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, accommodating a variety of legacy and modern system power rails.
• Package & Mounting 208-BFQFP surface-mount package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) for compact board-level integration.
• Temperature & Grade Military grade with an operating temperature range of −55 °C to 125 °C for use in demanding environmental conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance RoHS compliant to support environmentally conscious manufacturing and procurement requirements.

Typical Applications

• Military and Defense Systems — Suited for designs that require military-grade components and extended temperature operation for reliability in harsh environments.
• Embedded Control — Implements custom logic and control functions where medium-scale logic capacity and numerous I/O are required.
• Signal and Interface Bridging — Uses its high I/O count to aggregate, translate or route multiple peripheral signals on compact PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Military-Grade Reliability: Verified operating range of −55 °C to 125 °C and a military grade classification for rugged application suitability.
• High I/O Count: 176 I/O pins allow extensive peripheral and subsystem connectivity without external multiplexing.
• Flexible Power Window: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies integration with a variety of system power architectures.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-BFQFP (28×28 PQFP style) offers a space-efficient footprint for dense board layouts.
• Clear Logic Resource Metrics: Approximately 36,000 gates and 912 logic elements provide predictable capacity for medium-complexity designs.
• RoHS Compliant: Supports environmentally compliant manufacturing processes.

Why Choose A42MX24-1PQG208M?

The A42MX24-1PQG208M combines a programmable FPGA core with defined logic capacity, substantial I/O, and a rugged temperature and grade profile to meet demanding embedded and defense-oriented designs. Its power flexibility and compact 208-BFQFP surface-mount package make it a practical choice for engineers consolidating control, interface, and custom logic functions on constrained PCBs.

This device is well suited to teams seeking a dependable, verifiable FPGA solution from Microchip Technology for applications where operating range, I/O count and predictable logic resources drive design decisions.

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