A42MX36-2PQ208I

The A42MX36-2PQ208I is an MX series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology, offered in a 208-pin BFQFP package. It delivers a moderate logic capacity with integrated RAM and a high I/O count, targeted for industrial applications requiring flexible, reprogrammable digital logic.

With 1,184 logic elements, 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM and 176 user I/O, this device is suited to designs that need balanced logic density, I/O connectivity and industry-grade operating conditions.

Key Features

• Core Logic — Provides 1,184 logic elements and approximately 54,000 gates to implement combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Embedded Memory — Includes 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM for small data buffering, state storage and LUT-based implementations.
• I/O Density — 176 user I/O pins support extensive external interfacing for sensors, peripherals and bus connections.
• Package and Mounting — Supplied in a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) for compact board-level integration.
• Power Supply Range — Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, enabling compatibility with a range of system power domains.
• Industrial Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in industrial environments.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for lead-free assembly and environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control and Automation — Use the device’s industrial temperature rating and 176 I/O to interface with sensors, actuators and field I/O in factory automation and process control systems.
• Embedded System Glue Logic — Implement custom interfacing, protocol bridging and timing logic using the available logic elements and on-chip RAM.
• Communications and Networking Equipment — Leverage the 176 I/O pins for parallel or multiplexed interfaces and control plane functions in networking modules.
• Instrumentation and Test Equipment — Apply the FPGA’s reprogrammable logic and moderate memory to create custom measurement, timing and signal routing functions.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory — 1,184 logic elements paired with 2,560 bits of RAM enable compact implementations of control and interfacing logic without external SRAM for many use cases.
• High I/O Count — 176 user I/O pins provide broad connectivity options, reducing the need for additional I/O expanders.
• Wide Supply Compatibility — 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies integration into systems with different logic-voltage domains.
• Industrial Reliability — Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation to meet environmental demands common in industrial deployments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package — 208-BFQFP (208-PQFP 28 × 28 mm) offers a high-pin-count solution in a board-friendly surface-mount form factor.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS-compliant construction supports lead-free manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose A42MX36-2PQ208I?

The A42MX36-2PQ208I positions itself as a practical, industrial-grade FPGA offering from Microchip Technology that combines moderate logic capacity, embedded RAM and a high number of I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its 3 V to 5.5 V supply range and −40 °C to 85 °C operating window make it suitable for robust embedded designs where board space and environmental tolerance matter.

This device is well suited for engineering teams building industrial control systems, instrumentation, or communications interfaces that require reprogrammable logic with substantial I/O and predictable thermal performance. Choosing this part supports designs that need field-programmable flexibility with components specified for industrial operation.

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