A42MX36-1PQG208I

The A42MX36-1PQG208I is a Microchip Technology MX series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) offered in a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package. It provides a mid-density FPGA fabric with 1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates, plus 176 general-purpose I/Os and on-chip RAM for embedded logic and custom digital functions.

Designed for industrial applications, this device supports a wide supply voltage range and a broad operating temperature window while meeting RoHS environmental requirements, making it suitable for a range of embedded control and interface tasks.

Key Features

• Core density  1,184 logic elements and approximately 54,000 gates provide mid-density programmable logic for control, glue-logic, and custom sequencing.
• Embedded memory  Total on-chip RAM: 2,560 bits for small lookup tables, state storage, and local buffering.
• General-purpose I/O  176 I/Os enable broad connectivity to peripherals, sensors, and external interfaces.
• Power supply  Operates across a wide voltage range of 3 V to 5.5 V to support diverse board-level power architectures and legacy signaling levels.
• Package and mounting  208-BFQFP package (supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for standard PCB assembly processes.
• Industrial temperature range  Rated for operation from −40°C to 85°C for use in industrial environments.
• Environmental compliance  RoHS compliant for regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial control  Implement custom control logic, I/O aggregation, and device interfacing where industrial temperature operation and wide supply range are required.
• Interface bridging  Serve as protocol or signal translators and glue-logic between multiple peripherals using the device's 176 I/Os.
• Embedded system prototyping  Enable development of mid-density FPGA prototypes that require reconfigurable logic and local RAM resources.

Unique Advantages

• High I/O availability: 176 general-purpose I/Os provide flexibility for connecting multiple peripherals and external devices without external expanders.
• Mid-density logic capacity: 1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates allow implementation of moderately complex state machines and combinational logic while keeping board area and BOM manageable.
• Wide voltage compatibility: 3 V to 5.5 V supply range eases integration with varied power domains and legacy interfaces.
• Industrial-grade operation: Rated for −40°C to 85°C to meet the environmental demands of industrial deployments.
• Standard surface-mount package: 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28×28) package supports common PCB assembly flows for production and prototyping.
• RoHS compliant: Complies with RoHS requirements for streamlined manufacturing and regulatory alignment.

Why Choose A42MX36-1PQG208I?

The A42MX36-1PQG208I positions itself as a practical mid-density FPGA option from Microchip Technology, balancing logic capacity, I/O count, and compact packaging for industrial embedded designs. Its combination of 1,184 logic elements, 176 I/Os, and on-chip RAM supports a range of control, interfacing, and prototyping tasks while operating over a wide voltage and temperature range.

This device is suited to engineers and procurement teams needing a reconfigurable, RoHS-compliant FPGA for industrial applications where moderate logic resources and broad I/O connectivity are required, backed by a recognized manufacturer.

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