A42MX36-2PQG208I

The A42MX36-2PQG208I is an MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. It provides 1,184 logic elements, 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM and 176 general-purpose I/O in a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package.

Designed for industrial applications, the device supports a wide supply range from 3 V to 5.5 V and an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C, offering a compact, programmable logic option for designs that require controlled environmental performance and flexible I/O capacity.

Key Features

• Core Logic  1,184 logic elements and 54,000 gates provide the programmable resources for moderate-density digital designs.
• Embedded Memory  2,560 bits of on-chip RAM to support small data buffers, state machines and micro-architectural storage.
• I/O Density  176 I/O pins enable wide connectivity for peripherals, sensors and interface logic within a single device.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for PCB integration where a higher I/O count is required in a compact footprint.
• Power Supply  Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, supporting designs that use standard single- and multi-voltage domains.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for -40 °C to 85 °C to meet environmental requirements for industrial deployments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant for regulatory and environmental conformance.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Programmable logic for control, sequencing and I/O consolidation in industrial equipment where the industrial temperature grade is required.
• I/O Expansion and Interface Bridging  Use the 176 I/O pins to implement interface translation, bus bridging or aggregation of peripheral signals in embedded systems.
• Custom Digital Logic  Implement state machines, glue logic and moderate-complexity custom functions using the available logic elements and embedded RAM.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory:  1,184 logic elements paired with 2,560 bits of RAM provide a compact, integrated resource set for moderate-density designs.
• High I/O Count:  176 programmable I/O pins reduce the need for external I/O expanders and simplify board-level signal routing.
• Flexible Power Range:  3 V to 5.5 V supply range allows integration into a variety of existing power architectures.
• Industry-Grade Thermal Performance:  Rated to -40 °C to 85 °C for reliable operation in industrial environments.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package:  208-BFQFP surface-mount package supports dense PCB layouts while providing a high pin count.
• RoHS Compliant:  Meets common environmental compliance requirements for commercial and industrial products.

Why Choose A42MX36-2PQG208I?

The A42MX36-2PQG208I delivers a practical combination of programmable logic, on-chip memory and extensive I/O in a single, surface-mount 208-BFQFP package. Its industrial temperature rating and broad supply voltage range make it well suited for embedded and industrial systems that require reliable, compact programmable logic.

This device is appropriate for designers seeking a mid-density FPGA solution from Microchip Technology that balances integration, I/O capacity and environmental robustness while simplifying board-level component counts.

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