A54SX16A-PQ208I

The A54SX16A-PQ208I is an SX-A family field programmable gate array (FPGA) provided in a 208-pin BFQFP surface-mount package. It delivers 24,000 system gates with 1,452 logic elements and 175 user-programmable I/Os, targeting industrial embedded and control applications that require nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA functionality.

Designed for mixed-voltage systems, the device supports a wide supply range and industrial temperature grading while offering family-level features such as deterministic timing, in-system diagnostics, and secure programming for protection of intellectual property.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 24,000 system gates and approximately 1,452 logic elements provide programmable logic resources suitable for moderate-complexity designs.
• User I/O — 175 user-programmable I/Os available in the 208-pin package, with configurable I/O support as described in the SX-A family documentation.
• Performance — SX-A family performance characteristics include 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance as documented for the family.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Architecture — Built as a nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA solution for designs that benefit from instant-on behavior and no external configuration memory.
• Configurable Mixed-Voltage I/O — Family-level I/O support includes configurable voltage options and 5 V input tolerance as documented for SX-A devices; the part operates across a wide supply range of 2.25 V to 5.25 V.
• Security & Test — Features family-provided secure programming technology (FuseLock™) and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan testing capability for in-system protection and testability.
• Power and System Robustness — Hot-swap compliant I/Os and power-up/power-down friendly behavior (no sequencing required for supply voltages) are documented at the SX-A family level.
• Package & Assembly — 208-BFQFP (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for standard assembly processes.
• Industrial Grade — Rated for industrial temperature operation from −40 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Implement control logic, motor-drive interfaces, and deterministic state machines using the device’s programmable logic and I/O resources within industrial temperature ranges.
• Embedded Systems — Integrate glue-logic, protocol adaptation, and custom peripherals where nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA behavior simplifies boot and system initialization.
• Interface Bridging — Create custom I/O translators, bus adapters or mid-plane interfaces leveraging the device’s configurable I/Os and support for mixed-voltage operation.
• Board-level Security & Test — Use the device’s secure programming and JTAG boundary-scan capabilities to protect IP and facilitate in-system diagnostics and production test.

Unique Advantages

• Verified SX-A Family Technology: Benefits from documented SX-A family characteristics such as family-level performance metrics and nonvolatile single-chip architecture.
• Wide Supply Range: Operates from 2.25 V to 5.25 V, enabling integration into mixed-voltage systems without extensive level-shifting for some interfaces.
• Industrial-Grade Qualification: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation, making the device suitable for industrial environments.
• Secure Programming: Includes family-documented FuseLock™ secure programming to help safeguard design IP against reverse engineering.
• Production Testability: Supports IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan for streamlined board-level testing and diagnostics.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 208-BFQFP (208-PQFP 28×28) offers a compact footprint with 175 available I/Os for dense board designs.

Why Choose A54SX16A-PQ208I?

The A54SX16A-PQ208I combines a moderate-density programmable logic fabric (24k system gates, ~1,452 logic elements) with 175 user I/Os and industrial temperature qualification, making it a practical choice for industrial embedded and interface applications where a nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA simplifies system design. Its wide supply voltage range and family-provided I/O flexibility support integration into mixed-voltage environments, while secure programming and JTAG testability help protect IP and streamline production test flows.

This device is well suited to engineering teams and procurement organizations looking for a compact, surface-mount FPGA solution with documented SX-A family capabilities and industrial-grade operating range.

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