A54SX08-FG144I

The A54SX08-FG144I is an industrial-grade SX-A family FPGA from Microchip Technology, delivered in a 144-LBGA (144-FPBGA 13×13) fine-pitch ball-grid package. It provides a nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA architecture with deterministic timing and configurable I/O suited for mid-density logic integration in industrial and embedded applications.

Key device attributes include approximately 12,000 system gates implemented as 768 logic elements, 111 user I/Os, surface-mount packaging, wide supply range (3 V to 5.5 V), and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core Capacity  Approximately 12,000 system gates implemented as 768 logic elements (logic element cells) for mid-density logic and control functions.
• User I/O  111 user-programmable I/O pins with configurable I/O support for multiple signaling levels as provided by the SX-A family.
• Nonvolatile, Single-Chip Configuration  Nonvolatile architecture eliminates the need for external configuration memory and supports in-system programming and verification.
• Mixed-Voltage I/O and 5 V Tolerance  Device family supports 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V mixed-voltage operation with 5 V input tolerance and 5 V drive strength capabilities, enabling flexible interfacing to legacy and modern logic levels.
• Performance and Timing  SX-A family performance characteristics include up to 250 MHz system performance and deterministic, user-controllable timing for predictable system behavior.
• Power and Reliability  Hot-swap–compliant I/Os and power-up/power-down friendly behavior (no sequencing required for supply voltages) simplify system power management and board integration.
• Security and Test  Family features include Actel Secure Programming Technology (FuseLock™) and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan testing for design protection and production diagnostics.
• Package and Mounting  144-LBGA fine-pitch ball-grid package (surface-mount) in a 13×13 format suitable for compact board layouts.
• Industrial Temperature Grade  Specified operating range of −40 °C to 85 °C for reliable operation in industrial environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement control logic, sequencing, and interface glue in motor drives, PLCs, and factory automation where industrial temperature operation and flexible I/O are required.
• Embedded Systems  Provide mid-density programmable logic for protocol bridging, custom peripherals, and system glue in embedded controllers and instrumentation.
• PCI and Host Interface Logic  Suitable for building PCI-compliant glue logic and control functions where the SX-A family’s PCI support and mixed-voltage I/O simplify legacy interfacing.
• Security-Sensitive Designs  Use nonvolatile configuration and FuseLock™ programming to protect intellectual property in secure or proprietary applications.
• Production Test and Diagnostics  Leverage JTAG boundary-scan and in-system diagnostic capabilities for manufacturing test and field verification.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, Mid-Density Integration:  Around 12,000 system gates and 768 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple discrete components into a single FPGA, reducing BOM and board area.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Solution:  Eliminates the need for external configuration memory, simplifying power sequencing and system architecture.
• Flexible I/O Voltage Support:  Multiple voltage support and 5 V tolerance allow direct interfacing with a wide range of legacy and modern peripherals without additional level shifters.
• Deterministic Timing:  User-controllable timing characteristics support predictable system behavior for timing-sensitive designs.
• Industrial-Grade Operation:  Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C and provided in a space-efficient LBGA package for robust operation in industrial environments.
• Built-In Security and Test Features:  FuseLock™ programming and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support help protect IP and streamline production test flows.

Why Choose A54SX08-FG144I?

The A54SX08-FG144I is positioned for engineers who need a reliable, nonvolatile FPGA with mid-range logic capacity and flexible I/O in an industrial-temperature package. Its combination of approximately 12,000 system gates, 768 logic elements, 111 user I/Os, mixed-voltage I/O support, and LBGA packaging makes it suitable for space-constrained embedded and industrial designs that require predictable timing and in-system programmability.

As a member of the SX-A family, the device offers production-friendly features such as power-up/power-down robustness, boundary-scan testability, and in-system diagnostic capabilities—providing a pragmatic platform for designs that demand integration, IP protection, and industrial-grade reliability.

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