A42MX36-1CQ208M

The A42MX36-1CQ208M is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC in a 208-BFCQFP with tie bar package designed for military-grade applications. It provides a combination of logic capacity, I/O density and a wide operating temperature range for designs that require rugged performance and flexible integration.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates for implementing custom digital logic functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM to support local buffering and small lookup tables.
• I/O Count — 176 user I/O pins to interface with multiple peripherals and subsystems directly.
• Voltage Supply Range — Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate a range of system power domains.
• Package and Mounting — 208-BFCQFP with tie bar, supplier device package 208-CQFP (75×75); surface-mount construction for PCB assembly.
• Military Grade & Temperature Range — Grade: Military; specified operating temperature from −55 °C to 125 °C for deployment in harsh environments.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and Defense Electronics — FPGA logic, I/O density and military grade temperature range make it suitable for embedded systems in defense platforms.
• Aerospace and Avionics — Wide operating temperature and robust packaging support avionics subsystems requiring reliable digital control and interfacing.
• Rugged Embedded Control — High I/O count and on-chip logic/memory enable compact control and signal-processing functions in ruggedized equipment.

Unique Advantages

• Military-grade qualification: Specified as Military grade with −55 °C to 125 °C operation, addressing harsh-environment requirements.
• Integrated logic and memory: 1,184 logic elements plus embedded RAM reduce the need for external glue logic and small SRAM devices.
• High I/O density: 176 I/Os simplify interfacing to multiple sensors, actuators, and system buses without extensive external multiplexing.
• Flexible power operation: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range allows operation across common system rails and legacy voltage domains.
• Surface-mount, standardized package: 208-CQFP (75×75) package supports conventional PCB assembly flows while providing a compact footprint.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental requirements for lead-free assembly processes.

Why Choose A42MX36-1CQ208M?

The A42MX36-1CQ208M delivers a balanced mix of logic capacity, embedded memory and high I/O count in a military-grade FPGA package. Its voltage flexibility and wide operating temperature range make it appropriate for engineers designing rugged or defense-focused systems that require reliable digital fabric and direct interfacing capabilities.

This part is suited to development teams and procurement working on mission-critical embedded applications where long-term robustness, clear specification traceability, and compact surface-mount packaging are required.

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