A42MX36-CQ208B

The A42MX36-CQ208B is an MX family field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology designed for military-grade embedded designs. It provides a balanced combination of logic capacity, on-chip RAM and I/O density in a surface-mount 208-BFCQFP package with tie bar.

Engineered for applications that require reliable operation across a wide temperature range and flexible supply rails, the device supports systems needing moderate logic integration and substantial external interfacing in harsh environments.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 1184 logic elements provide the programmable resources needed for medium-complexity digital functions and custom logic implementations.
• On‑Chip Memory — Total RAM of 2560 bits for small embedded storage, buffering and state retention within designs.
• I/O Resources — 176 available I/O pins to support extensive peripheral and interface connections.
• Gate Count — Approximately 54,000 gates to indicate overall silicon complexity and implementation density.
• Voltage Flexibility — Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, enabling deployment in systems with a range of supply architectures.
• Package and Mounting — Supplied in a 208-BFCQFP with tie bar (supplier device package: 208-CQFP, 75×75) for surface-mount PCB assembly.
• Mil‑Grade Temperature Range — Qualified for military grade operation from −55 °C to 125 °C to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and aerospace systems — Suitable for control, interfacing and processing tasks that demand military-grade temperature performance and robust I/O count.
• Embedded control and interface logic — Use where moderate programmable logic and numerous external connections are required for custom board-level functions.
• Ruggedized instrumentation — Applicable to test and measurement equipment operating over wide temperature ranges with diverse peripheral connectivity.

Unique Advantages

• Military-grade thermal tolerance: Operation from −55 °C to 125 °C enables deployment in extreme-temperature environments without derating the device spec.
• Flexible power rails: A 3 V to 5.5 V supply range allows integration into systems with different nominal voltages and simpler power sequencing.
• High I/O density: 176 I/O pins reduce the need for external I/O expanders and simplify board-level routing for multi-peripheral systems.
• Balanced logic and memory: 1184 logic elements and 2560 bits of on-chip RAM deliver a compact programmable solution for medium-complexity designs.
• Surface-mount 208-CQFP packaging with tie bar: Facilitates standard PCB assembly while providing a rugged package footprint for high-reliability applications.
• RoHS compliance: Supports environmental and manufacturing requirements for lead-free assemblies.

Why Choose A42MX36-CQ208B?

The A42MX36-CQ208B positions itself as a practical FPGA choice for designers who need a military-grade programmable device with a balance of logic resources, embedded RAM and generous I/O in a robust surface-mount package. Its wide operating temperature range and flexible supply voltage make it well suited to mission-critical embedded systems and ruggedized equipment.

Backed by Microchip Technology, this FPGA offers a compact, verifiable solution for projects that require dependable performance across challenging environments while keeping board-level complexity and external component count under control.

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