A42MX36-PQ208I

The A42MX36-PQ208I is an industrial-grade MX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. It provides a compact, surface-mount programmable logic device with a balance of logic resources, on-chip memory, and I/O capacity for industrial and embedded designs.

Designed for applications that require customizable digital logic, the device combines 1,184 logic element cells and 54,000 gates with 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM and 176 user I/O pins, enabling implementation of a wide range of custom digital functions while operating across a 3 V to 5.5 V supply range and an operating temperature of −40 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Logic Resources  1,184 logic element cells and 54,000 gates provide the core programmable logic capacity for implementing custom digital designs.
• On-Chip Memory  2,560 bits of embedded RAM for local storage and buffering of user data and logic state.
• I/O Capacity  176 user I/O pins to support a variety of external interfaces and signal connections.
• Power Range  Operates from 3 V to 5.5 V, allowing integration into designs with common supply rails.
• Package and Mounting  208-pin BFQFP/PQFP (28×28) package in a surface-mount form factor for PCB integration in space-conscious designs.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature Range  Rated for industrial use with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Regulatory Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial control systems  Industrial-grade temperature rating and robust I/O count make the device suitable for control and monitoring functions in automation equipment.
• Custom digital interfaces  Use the device’s logic resources and 176 I/O pins to implement protocol bridging, glue logic, or custom peripheral interfaces.
• Embedded system integration  Compact 208-pin surface-mount package and wide supply range facilitate integration on embedded PCBs where board space and power flexibility are important.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial temperature capability  Rated from −40 °C to 85 °C to meet environmental demands of industrial deployments.
• Flexible power operation  3 V to 5.5 V supply range supports a variety of system power architectures without additional regulators.
• High I/O count  176 I/O pins enable direct connections to multiple peripherals and external devices, reducing the need for additional I/O expansion.
• Balanced logic and memory  1,184 logic elements paired with 2,560 bits of on-chip RAM allow compact implementations of custom logic functions with local data storage.
• Compact surface-mount package  208-BFQFP/PQFP (28×28) package supports dense PCB layouts while keeping assembly straightforward.
• RoHS compliant  Meets RoHS requirements for lead-free and environmentally conscious designs.

Why Choose A42MX36-PQ208I?

The A42MX36-PQ208I offers a pragmatic combination of logic density, I/O capacity, and on-chip memory in an industrial-grade FPGA package. Its electrical and environmental specifications make it a strong candidate for embedded and industrial designs that require reliable, programmable digital logic in a compact surface-mount form factor.

With a wide supply range, substantial I/O count, and RoHS compliance, the device supports scalable implementations and straightforward PCB integration for engineers seeking a verifiable, specification-driven FPGA option from Microchip Technology.

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