A42MX24-PQ208

The A42MX24-PQ208 is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology. It provides 912 logic elements and approximately 36,000 gates with 176 user I/O in a 208-pin BFQFP surface-mount package.

Designed for commercial-grade embedded designs, the device operates from 3 V to 5.25 V, is RoHS compliant, and supports an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Provides 912 logic elements and approximately 36,000 gates for implementing custom digital logic functions.
• I/O Capacity  176 user I/O pins suitable for parallel interfaces, external peripherals, and GPIO expansion.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP package, supplied as a 208-PQFP (28×28) footprint for surface-mount PCB assembly.
• Supply Voltage  Wide supply range from 3 V to 5.25 V to accommodate common digital I/O standards and system rails.
• Operating Grade & Temperature  Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant to support regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
• Device Density  Approximately 36,000 gates for medium-density logic integration where discrete CPLDs or higher-density FPGAs are not required.
• On-chip Memory  No on-chip RAM bits (Total RAM Bits = 0) — suitable for designs that use external memory or are primarily combinational/sequential logic.

Typical Applications

• Custom Digital Control  Implement control logic and state machines using 912 logic elements and abundant I/O for sensor and actuator interfaces.
• Peripheral Interface Bridging  Provide parallel or custom bus interfacing with 176 I/O pins to translate between board-level peripherals.
• Prototyping and Glue Logic  Compact BFQFP package and surface-mount mounting make the device suitable for prototype boards and production glue-logic integration.
• Consumer and Commercial Electronics  Commercial-grade operating range and RoHS compliance align with requirements for mainstream electronic products operating within 0 °C to 70 °C.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density:  912 logic elements and ~36,000 gates offer a middle ground between low-cost CPLDs and higher-density FPGAs, enabling compact digital integration.
• High I/O Count:  176 user I/O pins allow flexible interfacing to multiple peripherals or parallel data paths without external multiplexing.
• Simple Power Integration:  3 V to 5.25 V supply range simplifies board-level power design and compatibility with common digital voltages.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package:  208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28×28) packaging supports high-pin-count designs while maintaining a manageable PCB footprint.
• Commercial-Grade Reliability:  Specified 0 °C to 70 °C operating range and RoHS compliance make the device suitable for mainstream commercial applications.
• No On-Chip RAM:  Absence of embedded RAM reduces design complexity when external memory or RAMless architectures are preferred.

Why Choose A42MX24-PQ208?

The A42MX24-PQ208 positions itself as a practical, medium-density FPGA option for commercial embedded applications that require a sizable I/O count and a moderate amount of programmable logic. Its combination of 912 logic elements, roughly 36,000 gates, and 176 I/O in a 208-pin BFQFP package delivers a compact, board-friendly solution for control, interfacing, and glue-logic tasks.

This device is suited to engineering teams and procurement for projects that need reliable, RoHS-compliant programmable logic within a standard commercial temperature range and 3 V–5.25 V power environments. Its package and pin count support integration into production PCBs while keeping BOM and board complexity manageable.

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