A42MX36-1CQ256B

The A42MX36-1CQ256B is a field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology’s MX family. It delivers reconfigurable logic with a mix of logic elements, on-chip RAM, and a large I/O count for designs that demand configurable digital interfaces.

With military-grade classification, wide operating temperature range and flexible supply voltage, this FPGA is positioned for applications that require robustness and reprogrammability in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Logic Resources  Provides 1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates to implement custom digital functions and state machines.
• Embedded Memory  Includes 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM for small buffers, registers and control storage.
• I/O Density  Offers 202 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple parallel interfaces and signal routing.
• Power and Supply  Operates from a 3 V to 5.5 V supply range to accommodate a variety of system power architectures.
• Package and Mounting  Supplied in a 256-BFCQFP package with tie bar (supplier device package: 256-CQFP, 75 × 75) and intended for surface-mount assembly.
• Temperature and Grade  Rated for military grade operation with an operating temperature range of −55 °C to 125 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and Defense Systems  Deploy reconfigurable logic and robust I/O in systems requiring military-grade components and extended temperature operation.
• Rugged Embedded Control  Implement custom control logic, protocol bridging and interface translation in harsh-environment embedded platforms.
• Sensor and Data Aggregation  Use the high I/O count and configurable logic to aggregate, preprocess and route sensor signals in compact systems.
• Prototyping and Custom Interfaces  Leverage reprogrammability to iterate custom digital functions and rapidly validate interface designs.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates enable implementation of complex control and processing functions without external glue logic.
• Dense I/O complement: 202 I/O pins support multiple parallel buses, sensor arrays or mixed-signal interface needs.
• Wide supply tolerance: 3 V to 5.5 V operation fits a range of system power schemes, simplifying power subsystem design.
• Rugged operating range: Military-grade rating and −55 °C to 125 °C temperature range provide resilience in extreme environments.
• Compact surface-mount package: 256-pin CQFP (75 × 75) with tie bar offers a high-pin-count solution in a standard surface-mount form factor.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious product designs.

Why Choose A42MX36-1CQ256B?

The A42MX36-1CQ256B combines a mid-level complement of logic elements and gates with a substantial I/O count and embedded RAM, packaged for surface-mount assembly and rated for military environments. It is well suited to designers who need a reprogrammable device that aligns with stringent temperature and durability requirements while supporting diverse digital interfacing.

As part of Microchip Technology’s MX FPGA family, this device provides a balanced mix of integration and environmental robustness for projects that demand configurable logic in challenging conditions, helping reduce component count and simplify system architecture.

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