A42MX36-CQ256M

The A42MX36-CQ256M is a Microchip Technology MX field programmable gate array (FPGA) offered in a 256‑pin BFCQFP package with tie bar. It delivers a combination of logic capacity, on-chip memory and a high I/O count in a military‑grade device.

Designed for applications requiring extended temperature operation and flexible supply rails, the device supports 3 V to 5.5 V operation and an operating temperature range of −55 °C to 125 °C, making it suitable for demanding environments where reliability and interface density are important.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 54,000 gates and 1,184 logic element cells provide the programmable resources needed for custom digital functions.
• Logic Blocks — 2,438 logic blocks to structure and partition designs for modular implementation.
• On‑chip Memory — 2,560 bits of embedded RAM for small buffers, state storage and local data handling.
• I/O Density — 202 available I/O pins to support multiple interfaces, sensors and peripheral connections without external multiplexing.
• Power and Voltage Flexibility — Supports a wide supply range from 3 V to 5.5 V to accommodate different system power domains.
• Package and Mounting — 256‑pin BFCQFP package with tie bar in a surface‑mount form factor for PCB assembly.
• Temperature and Grade — Military grade device rated for −55 °C to 125 °C operating temperature for use in harsh environments.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and Defense Systems — Military grade temperature and construction make the device suitable for embedded processing, protocol bridging and custom logic in defense electronics.
• High‑I/O Control and Interface — With 202 I/O pins, the FPGA can aggregate sensor inputs, drive control interfaces and implement custom glue logic for complex systems.
• Embedded Signal and Control Processing — Logic capacity and on‑chip RAM enable implementation of control algorithms, state machines and small data buffers for embedded controllers.

Unique Advantages

• Military‑grade robustness: Rated for −55 °C to 125 °C and specified as military grade, supporting deployment in extreme environments.
• High interface density: 202 I/Os reduce external multiplexing and simplify board-level interfacing with peripherals and sensors.
• Flexible supply range: 3 V to 5.5 V operation allows use across varied power architectures and legacy voltage domains.
• Compact package: 256‑pin BFCQFP with tie bar provides a high‑pin‑count surface‑mount solution for space-constrained PCBs.
• Verified manufacturability: Surface‑mount package and standard CQFP body simplify assembly and handling in production environments.
• RoHS compliant: Environmentally compliant material selection supports regulatory requirements.

Why Choose A42MX36-CQ256M?

The A42MX36-CQ256M balances programmable logic, on‑chip memory and a high I/O count in a military‑grade FPGA package. Its wide operating temperature range and flexible supply voltage make it a pragmatic choice for engineers designing robust embedded systems where environmental resilience and interface density are priorities.

Ideal for teams developing defense, aerospace or other ruggedized electronics, this FPGA offers verifiable logic and memory resources along with a compact CQFP package to streamline board design and long‑term deployment.

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