A42MX36-FPQ208

The A42MX36-FPQ208 is an MX family field programmable gate array from Microchip Technology. It provides reconfigurable digital logic with 1,184 logic elements, approximately 54,000 gates and 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM, along with 176 general-purpose I/O pins for system interfacing.

Built as a commercial-grade, surface-mount device in a 208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP 28×28), the part supports a supply voltage range of 3 V to 5.25 V, operates from 0 °C to 70 °C, and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Logic  1,184 logic elements and approximately 54,000 gates provide the configurable building blocks for custom digital functions.
• Embedded Memory  2,560 bits of on-chip RAM for small data buffers, state machines and register storage.
• High I/O Count  176 user I/O pins to support multiple peripherals, parallel interfaces and board-level connections.
• Power  Operates across a wide supply range from 3 V to 5.25 V to accommodate common commercial power rails.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP surface-mount package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) for compact PCB integration.
• Operating Grade & Temperature  Commercial grade device specified for operation from 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems  Implement custom logic, protocol bridging or peripheral control for devices that operate within commercial temperature ranges.
• Prototyping and Development  Rapidly iterate digital designs that require a moderate number of logic elements and extensive I/O resources.
• Custom Interface and Glue Logic  Replace discrete glue logic with a programmable device to consolidate functions across multiple interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory: 1,184 logic elements combined with on-chip RAM enable compact implementations of control, state machines and small data paths.
• Substantial I/O Capacity: 176 I/O pins provide flexibility for interfacing to multiple peripherals and parallel buses without external I/O expanders.
• Flexible Power Options: Support for 3 V to 5.25 V supply rails simplifies integration into a variety of commercial power architectures.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-BFQFP (208-PQFP 28×28) package allows dense PCB layouts while maintaining accessible pin count.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Specified 0 °C to 70 °C operating range and RoHS compliance make the device suitable for mainstream commercial product designs.

Why Choose A42MX36-FPQ208?

The A42MX36-FPQ208 offers a practical balance of logic density, embedded memory and I/O capacity in a compact surface-mount package, making it well suited for commercial embedded designs that require configurable digital logic and multiple external interfaces. Its supply voltage flexibility and RoHS compliance simplify board-level integration and regulatory alignment for commercial products.

This FPGA is appropriate for engineers seeking a vendor-backed programmable logic device for prototyping, interface consolidation and moderate-complexity custom logic within commercial temperature environments.

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