A54SX16A-2PQG208I

The A54SX16A-2PQG208I is an SX-A family field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 208-pin BFQFP package designed for industrial embedded applications. It delivers a nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA architecture with up to approximately 24,000 system gates and 1,452 logic elements, supporting mixed-voltage I/O and deterministic timing for reliable system integration.

Built for applications requiring extensive I/O and configurable logic, this industrial-grade device supports a wide supply range and temperature operating window while providing features such as hot-swap–compliant I/Os, in-system diagnostic capability, and boundary-scan (JTAG) testing.

Key Features

• Core Performance — SX-A family performance characteristics include up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance (family-level specifications).
• Logic Capacity — Approximately 24,000 system gates and 1,452 logic elements suitable for medium-complexity FPGA implementations.
• I/O and Interface Flexibility — 175 user-programmable I/O pins with configurable I/O support for 3.3 V / 5 V PCI, 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL, and 2.5 V LVCMOS2, enabling mixed-voltage interfacing and 5 V input tolerance with 5 V drive strength (family-level features).
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Configuration — Nonvolatile architecture removes the need for external configuration memory and supports power-up/power-down friendly operation without sequencing requirements.
• System Integration and Test — Boundary-scan testing compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and in-system diagnostic/verification capability with Silicon Explorer II (family-level tools).
• Power and Voltage — Wide supply voltage range from 2.25 V to 5.25 V for flexible power-rail designs.
• Package and Mounting — Surface-mount 208-pin BFQFP (208-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm supplier package) suitable for standard PCB assembly.
• Industrial Temperature Grade — Rated for operation from –40 °C to 85 °C.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.
• Security — Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock™ for protection against reverse engineering and design theft (family-level feature).

Typical Applications

• Industrial control and automation — Use the device’s industrial temperature rating, mixed-voltage I/O and dense I/O count to implement control logic, protocol bridging, and I/O aggregation in factory and process systems.
• Embedded system interfaces — 175 user I/Os and flexible I/O standards enable integration with sensors, peripherals and legacy logic levels in embedded platforms.
• PCI and bus bridging — Family-level support for 66 MHz PCI and configurable I/O options make the device suited for adding custom logic or protocol adaptation in PCI-based subsystems.
• Secure hardware implementations — Built-in FuseLock programming technology provides a layer of protection for proprietary logic and intellectual property.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated logic capacity — Approximately 24,000 system gates and 1,452 logic elements reduce the need for additional discrete logic, simplifying board-level design.
• Nonvolatile, single-chip solution — Eliminates external configuration memory and simplifies power sequencing and system start-up.
• Wide supply and I/O voltage flexibility — 2.25 V to 5.25 V supply range and multi-voltage I/O support enable interfacing with varied sub-systems without level-shifting components.
• Industrial reliability — –40 °C to 85 °C operating range and surface-mount 208-pin package suited for industrial environments.
• Built-in test and diagnostics — JTAG boundary-scan compatibility and in-system diagnostic capability streamline board bring-up and manufacturing test flows.
• IP protection — FuseLock secure programming technology helps protect design assets against reverse engineering.

Why Choose A54SX16A-2PQG208I?

The A54SX16A-2PQG208I positions itself as a robust, industrial-grade FPGA option within the SX-A family for designs needing substantial I/O, mixed-voltage interfacing and nonvolatile configuration. With approximately 24,000 gates, 1,452 logic elements, and family-level performance up to 250 MHz system operation, it provides a balance of integration and deterministic behavior for embedded and control-oriented applications.

Its single-chip nonvolatile architecture, JTAG boundary-scan support, and in-system diagnostic capabilities deliver practical advantages for manufacturing, field diagnostics and protecting intellectual property, making it well suited for engineers and procurement teams focused on dependable, compact FPGA implementations.

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