A42MX36-1BG272I

The A42MX36-1BG272I is an MX family field programmable gate array (FPGA) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It delivers reconfigurable logic resources, on-chip memory, and a high I/O count in a compact 272-BBGA package for embedded and industrial applications.

With an industrial temperature rating and a wide supply range, this device is suited for designs that require flexible logic implementation, significant I/O integration, and board-level space efficiency.

Key Features

• Core Logic  1,184 logic elements and approximately 54,000 gates provide the programmable logic capacity for custom digital functions and glue logic.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM for small data buffering and state storage.
• I/O Density  202 general-purpose I/O pins to interface with sensors, peripherals, and external logic devices.
• Package & Mounting  272-BBGA package (supplier package: 272-PBGA, 27 × 27 mm) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board integration.
• Power  Wide supply voltage support from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate various system power domains.
• Environmental & Reliability  Industrial grade device with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Used for control logic, protocol conversion, and interface handling where industrial temperature operation and robust I/O are required.
• Prototyping and Custom Logic  Reconfigurable platform for implementing custom digital functions, finite-state machines, and proof-of-concept designs.
• I/O Expansion and Bridging  High I/O count makes it suitable for signal aggregation, bus bridging, and peripheral interfacing on constrained PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Compact BBGA Packaging: Enables high-density board layouts while maintaining a large I/O complement.
• Wide Supply Voltage Range: Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, simplifying integration with a variety of system power rails.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: −40 °C to 85 °C supports deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Balanced Logic and Gate Count: 1,184 logic elements and ~54,000 gates provide a practical mix of capacity for custom logic without excessive board area.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for modern electronic assemblies.

Why Choose A42MX36-1BG272I?

The A42MX36-1BG272I positions itself as a versatile MX-series FPGA option for engineers needing a balance of logic capacity, I/O density, and industrial robustness in a compact surface-mount package. Its combination of 1,184 logic elements, 202 I/O, and a 272-BBGA footprint makes it a practical choice for embedded designs, control systems, and prototyping where board space and environmental tolerance matter.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology, this device fits designs requiring predictable operating ranges and regulatory compliance for lead-free production environments, delivering a selectable building block for custom digital implementations.

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