A42MX36-3PQG208I

The A42MX36-3PQG208I is an MX family field programmable gate array (FPGA) designed for industrial embedded applications that require flexible, reconfigurable logic and a high I/O count. This surface-mount device provides 176 general-purpose I/O pins, 1,184 logic elements and on-chip RAM, all in a 208-pin BFQFP package for compact system integration.

With a wide supply voltage range and an industrial operating temperature rating, the device is suited for industrial control, embedded processing and I/O-intensive designs where board-level programmability and reliable operation over temperature are needed.

Key Features

• Core Logic  1,184 logic elements and approximately 54,000 gates provide reconfigurable logic resources for custom digital functions.
• On-Chip Memory  2,560 total RAM bits (approximately 0.00256 Mbits) of embedded memory for small data buffering and state storage.
• High I/O Count  176 general-purpose I/O pins accommodate multiple external interfaces, sensors, and peripheral connections.
• Power Supply Range  Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, enabling compatibility with a variety of system power rails.
• Package and Mounting  208-BFQFP package case; supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP (28×28). Surface-mount mounting type supports compact PCB designs.
• Industrial Temperature Grade  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C to meet industrial deployment requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance  RoHS compliant for lead-free assembly and environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement custom control logic and I/O aggregation for factory automation, motor controllers and process control systems operating across industrial temperature ranges.
• Embedded System Glue Logic  Provide protocol conversion, bus interfacing and glue logic between processors, sensors and peripherals using the device’s plentiful I/O and programmable logic.
• Sensor and Instrumentation Interfaces  Aggregate and preprocess signals from multiple sensors, leveraging the I/O count and on-chip logic to reduce external components.
• Prototyping and Evaluation  Use as a reconfigurable platform to validate system architectures or implement iterative hardware changes without redesigning PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial-ready operation  −40 °C to 85 °C rating enables deployment in demanding environmental conditions common to industrial equipment.
• Wide supply-voltage flexibility  3 V to 5.5 V operation simplifies integration into systems with varying power domains.
• High I/O density  176 I/O pins reduce the need for external I/O expanders and simplify board-level interconnects.
• Compact package  208-pin BFQFP surface-mount package delivers a balance of pin count and PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.
• Regulatory compliance  RoHS compliance supports modern, lead-free manufacturing processes and environmental requirements.
• Balanced logic and gate resources  1,184 logic elements and ~54,000 gates provide adequate capacity for control logic, interfacing and moderate complexity functions.

Why Choose A42MX36-3PQG208I?

The A42MX36-3PQG208I positions itself as a practical, industrial-grade FPGA option for engineers who need a configurable logic device with substantial I/O, modest on-chip memory and a compact BFQFP package. Its combination of 1,184 logic elements, ~54,000 gates and 176 I/O pins makes it well suited to embedded and industrial control designs that require board-level programmability without sacrificing environmental robustness.

For projects that demand flexible hardware implementation, stable operation from −40 °C to 85 °C and compatibility with common 3 V–5.5 V power rails, this device delivers a balance of integration, reliability and form-factor efficiency that supports long-term, maintainable designs.

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