A54SX16P-PQG208M

The A54SX16P-PQG208M is a member of the SX-A family of nonvolatile single-chip FPGAs. It delivers 24,000 system gates organized across approximately 1,452 logic elements with 175 user-programmable I/Os in a 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP package for surface-mount applications.

Designed for applications that require mixed-voltage I/O support, secure in-system programming, and wide operating temperature capability, this military-grade device supports 3 V to 5.5 V supplies and operates from -55 °C to 125 °C.

Key Features

• Capacity and Logic: Approximately 24,000 system gates implemented as about 1,452 logic elements, suitable for moderate-complexity logic integration.
• I/O and Interface Flexibility: 175 user I/Os with configurable I/O support for multiple voltage standards and mixed-voltage operation, enabling 5 V input tolerance and flexible interface design.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Solution: On-chip nonvolatile configuration removes the need for external configuration memory and streamlines system power-up behavior.
• Performance: SX-A family performance characteristics include up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance for timing-critical functions.
• Security and Testability: Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock protects IP, and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan (JTAG) supports board-level test and debug.
• Power and Supply: Operates from a wide supply range (3 V to 5.5 V) and is power-up/power-down friendly without sequencing requirements for supply voltages.
• Package and Mounting: 208-pin BFQFP (supplier: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm) surface-mount package suitable for compact PCB layouts and high-density designs.
• Temperature and Reliability: Military-grade device specified for -55 °C to 125 °C operation and offered in high-reliability package options.
• Compliance and Environmental: RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and Aerospace Electronics: Logic integration and I/O-rich functions in systems requiring military temperature range and high reliability.
• Secure Embedded Systems: Protected in-system programming and FuseLock security make this device suitable for designs requiring IP protection and field programmability.
• PCI and Bus Interface Logic: Ideal for implementing bus bridge, glue logic, and protocol adaptation where PCI-compliant signaling and mixed-voltage I/O are required.
• High-Reliability Control Systems: Deterministic timing and boundary-scan support enable mission-critical control, monitoring, and diagnostic functions in demanding environments.

Unique Advantages

• High I/O Count with Mixed-Voltage Support: 175 configurable I/Os and mixed-voltage operation simplify integration with diverse peripheral and legacy interfaces.
• Nonvolatile Configuration: Single-chip nonvolatile architecture eliminates external configuration components, lowering BOM and simplifying system startup.
• Wide Supply and Temperature Range: 3 V to 5.5 V operation and -55 °C to 125 °C rating support a broad set of deployment environments without special power sequencing.
• Built-in Security and Test Features: FuseLock programming protection plus IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan improve IP protection and board-level testability.
• Strong Performance Envelope: SX-A family timing (up to 250 MHz system, 350 MHz internal) supports latency-sensitive logic and timing-critical subsystems.

Why Choose A54SX16P-PQG208M?

The A54SX16P-PQG208M provides a balanced combination of logic capacity, high I/O count, and rugged environmental capability in a nonvolatile FPGA package. Its mixed-voltage I/O flexibility, in-system security features, and military temperature rating position it for demanding embedded designs where reliability, configurability, and IP protection matter.

This device is well suited for customers building mission-critical control, secure embedded systems, and interface logic that require deterministic timing and robust test and programming support. Its single-chip nonvolatile architecture reduces external components while supporting comprehensive design and test flows.

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